Question arose during Phins game

[Jbfalcon80]

What is the logic behind the 3rd string quarterback rule where your number 1 and 2 cant come back into the game if your 3rd is in before the 4th quarter.

[DC Tom]

Logic? It's a product of the NFL Rules Committee...the same people that say if an unconscious man is laying with his head out of bounds and the ball hits his feet in-bounds, he has possession.

 

Logic don't enter into it...

[Guest Guest]

none, someone asked TD this question on the bills site and his answer was basically "it's a rule just to have a rule"

[The Jokeman]

What is the logic behind the 3rd string quarterback rule where your number 1 and 2 cant come back into the game if your 3rd is in before the 4th quarter.

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I pretty sure it's because the 3rd team QB is deemed the "emergency QB" and as a result not officially counted in the list of 45 dressed players that can be used anytime in the game. As a result of being one of the 8 non actives for the games, the emergeny QB should only be used in "emergency situations" ie late in the game. Of course if you are late in a game and an injury occurs to your 3rd string QB occurs you'd be able to replace him with another QB and not forced to move someone out of their natural position. Of course if you want to cirumvent this you can always put your 3rd string QB amongest your 45 dressed but prevents you for dresssing someone else that might be better served being dressed. Such as a backup DB, WR, Lineman or LB ie someone that can contribute on special teams/ or 5 Wide Out formations or nickel or dime situations on defense etc. In terms why the NFL insists that only 45 of the 53 on the active roster can be dressed on game days is a whole other question.