The NFL can be a strange place if you are a quarterback.
Play well enough in college to be a high draft pick, and even if you are unable to sustain that same level as a pro, numerous opportunities can still be found with teams believing they will be the ones to “unlock the potential,” no matter how many years you’ve kicked around.
Sometimes, the best course of action, oddly enough, is to play so little that you remain a mystery, one so tempting that a team may be willing to bring you on board to compete for a starting role.