Death, taxes, and Josh Dobbs switching teams. That has been the case since the former fourth-round pick entered the league in 2017. So far, he's played for nine organizations, including multiple stints with the same team.
That's why, despite making the Detroit Lions' 53-man roster after a brief practice-squad tenure in 2022, it's hard to envision a scenario where he's not on the move again this season. He was a late addition, and the competition was much closer than most people thought.
If Luke Altmyer shows more promise with the practice squad, and with multiple teams likely looking for an experienced backup after an injury or disappointing performances, Dobbs can become an extremely valuable trade chip for general manager Brad Holmes.
Lions played it safe with Josh Dobbs (for now)
Dobbs was the easy choice for this team. He was already familiar with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing after stops with the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, and he was obviously much more experienced than the undrafted rookie.
That said, even with the familiarity with the coach and the scheme, Dobbs didn't look good at all early on in the preseason. He finished his audition with a strong performance against the Indianapolis Colts, completing 15 of 19 passes for 128 yards and two scores, but the overall numbers weren't that good.
The Lions know they can't rest on their laurels and ignore the position. We've seen promising campaigns derailed because a team doesn't care enough about the backup quarterback; that's something they just can't afford.
Nevertheless, Jared Goff is extremely tough and durable, and while there are some legitimate concerns about this team's new-look offensive line, they've always been great at keeping their quarterback out of harm's way.
Altmyer made this competition much closer and more interesting than even the most optimistic fan could have imagined. Losing Teddy Bridgewater to retirement (again) wasn't much of an issue, and it legitimately seemed that Altmyer could hold his own as the team's primary backup throughout the course of the year.
The Lions liked him enough to keep him around and bring him back to the practice squad. They'll continue to keep an eye on him and mold him to become the type of player they need him to be. With Dobbs there, there's no rush.
But once another team comes knocking and offers a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick for the Lions' secondary quarterback, it will be extremely difficult to look the other way. And it's a matter of when, not if, that will happen.
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