Backup Quarterbacks Struggle for Playing Time
When you’re the backup quarterback, getting playing time can be a rarity. According to football analyst Cris Collinsworth, backup quarterbacks can go months without even taking a single play in practice. The starting quarterback usually gets all the snaps, leaving the backup with limited opportunities to shine. However, Collinsworth suggests giving backup quarterbacks more practice time to see what they can do.
This viewpoint may sound “insane to fans,” as commentator Tirico pointed out. He questioned why teams wouldn’t give their backup quarterbacks more snaps during a long season. Tirico humorously added that this lack of activity could be the reason why many backup quarterbacks are overweight.
Amidst the 2023 season, where numerous teams have encountered injuries to their Week 1 starters, the weight of backup quarterbacks has not been a significant storyline.
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