2014 NFL Free Agency Preview: Top 10 quarterbacks
By Chase Ruttig
Aug 15, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Shaun Hill (14) throws a pass in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
#6 Shaun Hill
Age: 34
2013 Stats: Back up the Matthew Stafford (0 starts)
Career Stats: 6381 yards, 41 TD’s, 23 INT’s, 61.9% completion (26 starts)
A good fit if…. You want a backup
Shaun Hill is the aging version of Matt Flynn and that is a slight compliment and a big knock. Hill is 34 and hasn’t started a game under center since 2010, something that should let you know what his potential is to come in as a veteran starting quarterback somewhere. Hill is actually one of the best backups in the league by all accounts, but he was backing up someone who is just too good and never lets Hill get any snaps. With just 16 passing attempts over three seasons and none in 2013 it is hard to see Hill being anything more than a backup, which is realistically the quality of everyone on this list save maybe for Vick and Freeman.
Rating: 5
Chances of landing in Oakland: 10%