Does the backup QB really matter?

[*pally*]

Ask the Patriots what happened in 2001 when Drew Bledsoe went down with injuries.  If I recall correctly some back up named Tom Brady came in to play.

Quote:i dont like comparing one situation to another, but the Steelers are a golden example of having a semi competent backup. How many games did they pull out after Ben was carted off, just because they had a QB who didn't lose the game? How many times did that help them get to the post season?


a backup QB isn't going to save our season, but he might save a game or two. And that can save the season.

 
Ben was 3rd string his rookie season.  Both Maddox and Strong went down with injuries.  The next season they went to the Superbowl despite Ben missing 4 games.