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re: Which NFL QB had the best career as a backup?
Posted on 10/15/23 at 6:30 pm to Thundercles
Posted on 10/15/23 at 6:30 pm to Thundercles
Gary Kubiak.
Parlayed it into two head coaching gigs.
Parlayed it into two head coaching gigs.
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Posted on 10/15/23 at 6:33 pm to Thundercles
Steve Young
Posted on 10/15/23 at 6:34 pm to Oilfieldbiology
I wonder how much Flynn made off those contracts???
Posted on 10/15/23 at 6:51 pm to dukke v
Just looked it up, not as much as I thought. $17.5 million so definitely awesome money, but for some reason I thought his career earnings were closer to $40 million.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 7:26 pm to shinerfan
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Steve Young
Cute answer
Same logic allows the mention of Tom Brady.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 7:36 pm to Thundercles
Jeff Rutledge. Rams 9th round pick in 1979. Lasted from 1979-93 where he was mainly a holder. Went to three Super Bowls 1979 with the Rams(loss), 1986 Giants(won), and 1991 Redskins(won). Threw 526 career passes for 3,628 yards with 16 TDs and 29 INTs.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 7:42 pm to Oilfieldbiology
That’s pretty good money. Wonder if he has used it wisely. I know he started a sports drink thing…
Posted on 10/15/23 at 7:48 pm to molsusports
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Same logic allows the mention of Tom Brady
Not really. Young spent years as a backup then got his chance to shine. Seems like the best backup career to me.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 7:49 pm to Thundercles
Charlie Batch.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:08 pm to Thundercles
Steve Deberg
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:58 pm to Thundercles
Strock, Reich, and Steve young
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:10 pm to Thundercles
Tyrod Taylor’s had a good run.
Started for 5 different teams at one point. Career QB Rating of 88. Much better than I would’ve expected coming out of college.
Started for 5 different teams at one point. Career QB Rating of 88. Much better than I would’ve expected coming out of college.
This post was edited on 10/15/23 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 10/16/23 at 9:48 am to Thundercles
I would’ve said Flynn bc he got that one great game to tell his grandkids about and a bunch of money.
But it appears Chase Daniel made more money over a longer backup career.
But it appears Chase Daniel made more money over a longer backup career.
Posted on 10/16/23 at 12:18 pm to Thundercles
One that I hadn't seen mentioned, Kelly Holcomb. Backed up Peyton in Indy for a year or two, then went to Cleveland and eventually beat out Tim Couch. Almost had an incredible comeback against the Steelers in the playoffs. Then played for the Bills and another team.
Posted on 10/16/23 at 12:21 pm to Thundercles
Does Flynn still have that GB touchdown record? That was a pretty sweet stat to have on a backup resume
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