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No Such Thing As Back-ups

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12-12-2013, 12:40 PM

Quote:There are two false statements you are trying to make.

"Most teams have backups than can step in and produce good results/numbers."

The truth is, a lot of teams would be up crap's creek without a paddle if their starting QB went down (namely: Packers, Lions, Patriots, Broncos, Saints, 49ers, Ravens, Cardinals, Seahawks, Giants, Steelers, Bengals, Falcons, Panthers). Aside from that, there are a handful of teams who had bad starters to begin with, so there isn't much of a dropoff, if any, when putting in the backup (namely: Jaguars, Jets, Bills, Buccs).

 

"Success of these backups is previously unheard of."

There have been many cases, before the rule changes, of backup QBs stepping in and exceeding expectations. Here are a few just off the top of my head:

Tom Brady (6th rd pick) was a 2nd string QB and stepped in for an injured Drew Bledsoe. Won 3 Super Bowls.

Kurt Warner (undrafted) was a 2nd string QB and stepped in for an injured Trent Green. Won a Super Bowl.

Marc Bulger (6th rd pick) was a 3rd string QB and stepped in for an injured Kurt Warner.

Doug Flutie (signed from the CFL) was a 2nd string QB and stepped in for an injured Rob Johnson.

Brad Johnson (9th round pick) was a 2nd string QB and stepped in for Warren Moon. Won a Super Bowl.
Great examples but they all didn't happen in one season like whats been happening this one. And you really never know how hurt (or saved) a season could be until they are out there actualy making plays. On paper those teams mentioned might look like they are in huge trouble but when it comes time to find out, those guys that were waiting for their chance may show up big.

QB's like Wilson are great but so was Alex Smith last year (this year as well provided he's with a great D now too)...You never know what can be sitting behind your current starters, regardless on how good you think they are. They say theres always someone better at something than you out there. And a lot of teams in recent season have been finding that those people have been closer than they expect.
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No Such Thing As Back-ups - by [email protected] - 12-12-2013, 10:17 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by enigma - 12-12-2013, 10:20 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by [email protected] - 12-12-2013, 10:31 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by Ninja#117 - 12-12-2013, 10:42 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by anonymous2112 - 12-12-2013, 10:52 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by jagforlife85 - 12-12-2013, 10:57 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by [email protected] - 12-12-2013, 11:01 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by enigma - 12-12-2013, 11:42 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by [email protected] - 12-12-2013, 11:55 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by hailtoyourvictor - 12-12-2013, 12:25 PM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by [email protected] - 12-12-2013, 12:40 PM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by Adam2012 - 12-12-2013, 02:19 PM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by scottyg - 12-12-2013, 02:48 PM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by hailtoyourvictor - 12-12-2013, 05:13 PM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by D6 - 12-15-2013, 01:57 AM
No Such Thing As Back-ups - by HandsomeRob86 - 12-15-2013, 05:49 PM



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