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First-rate second-string quarterbacks
I love the potential drama that a backup quarterback can bring.
The 49ers last week signed David Carr to back up Alex Smith at quarterback, and before the ink dried on the contract Carr made noises about being the starter.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. Some backups chomp at the bit because they believe they should start. In his years backing up Joe Montana, Steve Young was like that,
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