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The Best Backup QB In Seahawks History

The Best Backup QB Of Every NFL Team Ever


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Many say the backup QB is the most popular man in town. But in reality, the backup QB is a very important position in the NFL. These are every NFL team's best backup QB ever and of course our Seahawks as well.

Buffalo Bills


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Frank Reich for the Bills helped lead the Bills back from a 32 point deficit in a playoff game.

Miami Dolphins


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Earl Morrall stepped in and helped the Dolphins win key games during an injury to Bob Griese in their perfect season.

New England Patriots


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Jimmy Garoppolo stepped in during Tom Brady's suspension and showed great promise.

New York Jets


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Pat Ryan stepped in the Jets 1986 playoff run and won a playoff game.

Dallas Cowboys


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Before he was a coach for the Cowboys Jason Garrett was a great backup QB.

New York Giants


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Jeff Hostetler stepped in the 1990 playoffs and helped lead the Giants to a Super Bowl.

Philadelphia Eagles


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Nick Foles stepped in for a injured Carson Wentz and helped guide the Eagles to a Super Bowl win.

Washington Commanders


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Doug Williams was a backup and then stepped into the starting role and won a Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens


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Tyrod Taylor was a dependable backup for Joe Flacco.

Cincinnati Bengals 


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Ryan Fitzpatrick showed flashes as a backup leading him to get a starting opportunity on multiple teams.

Cleveland Browns


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Kelly Holcomb stepped in for Tim Couch and nearly led the Browns to a playoff win.

Pittsburgh Steelers


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Charlie Batch was a reliable backup for the Steelers for a decade.

Chicago Bears 


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Steve Fuller stepped in the 1985 Bears playoff run and made sure the Bears didn't miss a step.

Detroit Lions


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Eric Hipple was a stable backup for the Lions in the 1980s.

Green Bay Packers


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I mean I guess Aaron Rodgers counts since he backed up Brett Favre for years before becoming a legend.

Minnesota Vikings


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Wade Wilson was a reliable backup before becoming the Vikings starter.

Houston Texans


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TJ Yates stepped in for a injured Matt Schaub and helped the Texans win their first ever playoff game.

Indianapolis Colts 


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Jim Sorgi was Peyton Manning's backup for six seasons.

Jacksonville Jaguars


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David Garrad was a backup to Byron Leftwich and eventually became the starter.

Tennessee Titans 


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Neil O'Donnell was a reliable backup for Steve McNair and the Titans.

Atlanta Falcons 


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Matt Schaub backed up Michael Vick before becoming a starter later in his career for the Texans.

Carolina Panthers 


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Derek Anderson was a steady backup behind Cam Newton.

New Orleans Saints


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Taysom Hill counts here as a backup QB and a unique offensive weapon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 


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Steve DeBerg was a veteran presence who was a good backup for the Buccaneers.

Denver Broncos


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Gary Kubiak was a longtime backup for John Elway. He later coached the Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs


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Rich Gannon was a backup for the Chiefs before becoming a MVP with the Raiders.

LA Chargers


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Billy Volek was a staple at backup QB for the Chargers.

Las Vegas Raiders


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At the age of 43 George Blanda was a unique mix of backup QB and kicker.

Arizona Cardinals


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Drew Stanton was a reliable backup who went 9-4 as a starter.

LA Rams 


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Case Keenum played well in his times he came in for relief roles for the Rams.

San Francisco 49ers


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Another legend who started on the bench. Steve Young backed up Joe Montana before eventually winning two MVPs.

Seattle Seahawks 


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The Seahawks have had some reliable backups. But none more than Seneca Wallace who backed up Matt Hasselbeck and came in for some huge plays in various roles.

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