Washington Commanders on prowl for new QB

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I sure hope Taylor Heinicke’s renting. 

Washington’s quarterback seems likely to change zip codes sooner rather than later after Commanders management spent Tuesday telling anyone who will listen that they’re in the market for a new signal-caller.

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Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) passing the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

"We found our franchise quarterback [Cam Newton] right away," third-year coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday, referencing his time in Carolina. "We drafted him. … When you get that guy, it makes things a lot easier. Not having that guy has really put the onus on us."

Time to break that lease, Taylor.

Rivera made those revealing comments in front of assembled media at the NFL’s scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and he wasn’t alone in expressing the sentiment.

When specifically asked whether the team is seeking an upgrade at the most important position in the game, general manager Martin Mayhew responded: "We feel we have canvassed the league effectively. We’ve spoken to every club that has a quarterback who might be available."

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) stands on the field between plays in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Heinicke, who entered the 2021 season as the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick, ended up starting 15 games for Washington, throwing 20 touchdowns against 15 interceptions. He completed 65% of his