The Vent King Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I can't remember EVER feeling this positive about our backup QB situation even in pre-season. It was always "well if our starter goes down we're toast..." Plus I never thought I would feel that way when one of those QBs is named Matt Schaub after seeing him turn into manure out there in Texas. I'm wondering if this actually helps the Iceman knowing he has company now at the QB position. Again I know it's only pre-season, but c'mon I can't be the only one that sees this. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Steve Young and Aaron Rodgers were pretty good backups. Schaub is pretty average, with no upside or trade value, but he's still the best backup we've had since Schaub 1st time around ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I believe he is the best back up we have ever had in Atlanta. When he was here the first time I wanted Vick traded instead of Schaub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I think I just heard Jeff Hostettler clear his throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I liked redman back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vent King Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Lol I'm just saying collectively these guys Schaub and Simms (if we keep him) wld seem to be the best backups we the Falcons have had. Didn't mean to sound like I was saying the best any team has had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeytonMannings Forehead Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, nomak said: I believe he is the best back up we have ever had in Atlanta. When he was here the first time I wanted Vick traded instead of Schaub. Edited August 19, 2016 by PeytonMannings Forehead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm sure he means on one team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I think Steve DeBerg was the best backup QB ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Earl Morrall. Earl Edwin Morrall (May 17, 1934 – April 25, 2014) was an American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-one seasons. Morrall, who also occasionally punted, played 21 seasons in the National Football League as both a starter and reserve. In the latter capacity, he became known as one of the greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history.[1] During the 1968 Baltimore Colts season, he filled in for an injured Johnny Unitas leading to an NFL championship shutout victory and Super Bowl III, and for the 1972 Miami Dolphins season (both under coach Don Shula) he filled in for an injured Bob Griese leading to Super Bowl VII and the only perfect season in NFL history. Morrall made Pro Bowl appearances following the 1957 and 1968 seasons. Led two separate teams to the Superbowl after the starter went down mid-season! Correction: Unitas went down in the preseason in 1968 and Morrall went 13-1. Griese went down mid season in 1972 and Morrall went undefeated to the Superbowl. Made first team Pro Bowl in both seasons. No Contest. Edited August 19, 2016 by slider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Tom Brady backed up Dtrew Bledsoe; Kurt Warner backed up Trent Green... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Smiler11 said: Steve Young and Aaron Rodgers were pretty good backups. Schaub is pretty average, with no upside or trade value, but he's still the best backup we've had since Schaub 1st time around ;-) Probably the best backup ever was Kurt Warner. Trent Green gets hurt in the preseason and Warner steps in and takes an at the time horrible franchise to a SB win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappywhite Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 4 hours ago, slider said: Earl Morrall. Earl Edwin Morrall (May 17, 1934 – April 25, 2014) was an American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-one seasons. Morrall, who also occasionally punted, played 21 seasons in the National Football League as both a starter and reserve. In the latter capacity, he became known as one of the greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history.[1] During the 1968 Baltimore Colts season, he filled in for an injured Johnny Unitas leading to an NFL championship shutout victory and Super Bowl III, and for the 1972 Miami Dolphins season (both under coach Don Shula) he filled in for an injured Bob Griese leading to Super Bowl VII and the only perfect season in NFL history. Morrall made Pro Bowl appearances following the 1957 and 1968 seasons. Led two separate teams to the Superbowl after the starter went down mid-season! Correction: Unitas went down in the preseason in 1968 and Morrall went 13-1. Griese went down mid season in 1972 and Morrall went undefeated to the Superbowl. Made first team Pro Bowl in both seasons. No Contest. Nice, Earl Morrell or Danny White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 In Falcons history I'll go with Redman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yeah, guys. Pretty sure he's talking about for the Falcons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekiel 25:17 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 13 hours ago, The Falcon Jedi Knight said: I think Steve DeBerg was the best backup QB ever Can't believe you actually said something i could think of agreeing with! D@mn the world is about to end!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCurt57 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 13 hours ago, slider said: Earl Morrall. Earl Edwin Morrall (May 17, 1934 – April 25, 2014) was an American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-one seasons. Morrall, who also occasionally punted, played 21 seasons in the National Football League as both a starter and reserve. In the latter capacity, he became known as one of the greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history.[1] During the 1968 Baltimore Colts season, he filled in for an injured Johnny Unitas leading to an NFL championship shutout victory and Super Bowl III, and for the 1972 Miami Dolphins season (both under coach Don Shula) he filled in for an injured Bob Griese leading to Super Bowl VII and the only perfect season in NFL history. Morrall made Pro Bowl appearances following the 1957 and 1968 seasons. Led two separate teams to the Superbowl after the starter went down mid-season! Correction: Unitas went down in the preseason in 1968 and Morrall went 13-1. Griese went down mid season in 1972 and Morrall went undefeated to the Superbowl. Made first team Pro Bowl in both seasons. No Contest. Love it. Just hate you got here first. Great back up QBs. Morral, Blanda, Steve Young, Rodgers, and........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Earl Morrall no question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 11 hours ago, B_Lo_Touchdowns said: In Falcons history I'll go with Redman. Redman? He was better than Schaub to you? That's interesting. He did hold the job down for a few years tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 if we're talking any team, any time, it's hard to argue against Earl Morrell as mentioned above. it's also hard NOT to at least give Frank Reich an honorable mentioned, bringing that Bills team back from a 32 point deficit was nothing less than amazing. He backed up Jim Kelly, they were one of the longest tenured 1st/2nd string QB combos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, AndySG said: Yeah, guys. Pretty sure he's talking about for the Falcons... After you posted this, my initial thought was that I'm such an idiot for mis-reading the OP, however, I've read it now several times and I'm pretty sure it doesn't say Falcons only! Edited August 20, 2016 by slider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 15 hours ago, Slappywhite said: Nice, Earl Morrell or Danny White FIFY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 are we talking about guys who were career backups, which really in MY mind should be the basis of the discussion, and not necessarily guys who were drafted to be groomed to start in a few years? Guys like Rodgers, Young, Danny White, or guys like Kubiak, Reich, Morrall, etc? Kubiak was another solid backup who could come in for a few games and not cause any serious problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, papachaz said: if we're talking any team, any time, it's hard to argue against Earl Morrell as mentioned above. it's also hard NOT to at least give Frank Reich an honorable mentioned, bringing that Bills team back from a 32 point deficit was nothing less than amazing. He backed up Jim Kelly, they were one of the longest tenured 1st/2nd string QB combos George Blanda and Frank Reich would be my second and third choices. I know a lot of folks like to consider a QB a good backup if at some time in the future he becomes a good starter, ie, Aaron Rodgers but I think you actually have to perform on the field as a backup to be qualified for great backup. Just my opinion ofcourse. Rodgers never got on the field. Tom Brady would fit the definition I believe but not Rodgers. Now that I think about it, I'd probably slot Brady in 3rd and move Reich to 4th. Edited August 20, 2016 by slider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yeah, Blanda was solid for years and also a pretty good kicker. And Reich's performance in the playoffs against Houston was singularly remarkable in history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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