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Top 10 Backup QBs in the NFL

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Here are the NFL’s top 10 backups entering training camps:
1. Derek Anderson, Carolina Panthers: Nearly a decade ago, Anderson was a Pro Bowler in Cleveland. He’s rarely been needed during his four-year stint in Carolina, but when Cam Newton wasn’t available in 2014, Anderson went 2-0 while completing 67.0 percent of his passes and posting a passer rating of 116.8. Can’t ask for much more out of your backup, and Anderson is still only 31 years old.


2. Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia Eagles: Sanchez performed surprisingly well in short spurts behind Nick Foles last season before eventually falling off a cliff. But if you only need him for a game or two at a time, the extremely talented former top-five pick really does have the ability to step in and win games. He was 4-4 with an 88.4 passer rating with Philly in 2014.


3. Matt Hasselbeck, Indianapolis Colts: The league’s oldest position player, Hasselbeck is no longer the Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback he used to be, but he’s the definition of reliable. The 39-year-old had a 102.6 passer rating on 44 passes when needed in 2014, which is all you can

 

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People laughed at me when I said other teams may court Anderson for a starting role. He is better than a handful of starters in this league easily. 

I think several teams would like to have Anderson as a starter, but only on a cheap 1-2 year deal. And I don't think he'd leave Carolina for that. Unless a team offers him a 3+ year deal with a decent pay raise over what he's getting now I think he's content. He likes Charlotte and has a very good relationship with Cam. He gets paid to hold a clipboard, and he knows he has a chance to ride Cam's cape to a SB ring.
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People laughed at me when I said other teams may court Anderson for a starting role. He is better than a handful of starters in this league easily. 

​I can't really argue with that.

But there obviously is a huge difference between looking at a small sample size like a few games versus a full season where defenses begin to gather tape on you.

For example, look at Josh McCown in those games with Chicago versus becoming a full time starter in Tampa Bay.

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​I can't really argue with that.

But there obviously is a huge difference between looking at a small sample size like a few games versus a full season where defenses begin to gather tape on you.

For example, look at Josh McCown in those games with Chicago versus becoming a full time starter in Tampa Bay.

Exactly. DA would fold easier than a cheap suit if he had to play more games. We forget he was an INT away from losing us the first Bucs game

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