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Hey Dude, Hold My Clipboard! NFL Backup Quarterbacks

Most football experts agree that the most important player on the team is the starting quarterback. Some of them might also say that the 2nd most important player on the team is the backup quarterback, because if the starter gets hurt, the backup has to go in and keep the offence moving. There are numerous examples of backup quarterbacks taking over their teams in mid-season and even leading their teams to Super Bowl wins. Players such as Jeff Hostetler, Jim Plunkett, and Nick Foles have all done that. For this quiz, I will give you the name of a current NFL backup QB. You have to determine what team he plays for. Here we go!

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Hey Dude, Hold My Clipboard! NFL Backup Quarterbacks

Bailey Zappe:

Nate Sudfeld:

Joshua Dobbs:

Easton Stick:

Mitch Trubisky:

Taylor Heinicke:

Jarrett Stidham:

Marcus Mariota:

Stetson Bennett:

Cooper Rush:

Nick Mullens:

Tyrod Taylor:

Kyle Trask:

Trevor Siemian:

Mike White:

Kyle Allen:

Mailk Willis:

Brian Hoyer:

Trey Lance:

Tyler Huntley:

Colt McCoy:

Jameis Winston:

C.J. Beathard:

Andy Dalton:

Drew Lock:

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