judman Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Looking at the chatter surrounding Janine Garappolo... So my buddy and I we were wondering, is there QB like Cassel, Flynn, Osweiler, etc. who was a backup somewhere and received big bucks through free agency, or trade and worked out well for the new team? In other words, someone bought into them big time and it paid off.
MarkyMannn Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Looking at the chatter surrounding Janine Garappolo... So my buddy and I we were wondering, is there QB like Cassel, Flynn, Osweiler, etc. who was a backup somewhere and received big bucks through free agency, or trade and worked out well for the new team? In other words, someone bought into them big time and it paid off. Brett Favre. Darryl Lamonica. Jim Plunkett. More to come Aaron Rodgers was a back-up. Same team though The guy who succeeded Joe Montana, Steve Young Edited February 1, 2017 by MarkyMannn
bills7834 Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Looking at the chatter surrounding Janine Garappolo... So my buddy and I we were wondering, is there QB like Cassel, Flynn, Osweiler, etc. who was a backup somewhere and received big bucks through free agency, or trade and worked out well for the new team? In other words, someone bought into them big time and it paid off. Two I can think of right off the top of my head would be Brett Farve and Steve Young.
Seasons1992 Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Steve McNair? He backed up Cody Carlson for 3 years. In my opinion, Tyrod has worked out. Not perfect, but the best we've had in a very long time. We'd be in the playoffs if we had a defense the last two years.
PatsFanNH Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Looking at the chatter surrounding Janine Garappolo... So my buddy and I we were wondering, is there QB like Cassel, Flynn, Osweiler, etc. who was a backup somewhere and received big bucks through free agency, or trade and worked out well for the new team? In other words, someone bought into them big time and it paid off. HOF WB Steve Young from Tampa Baybto SF Is the best one I can thinknof
dpberr Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Plenty of examples for this quiz but an obvious one if I understand it correctly. Doug Flutie, Buffalo Bills Perhaps the greatest example would be Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams. Edited February 1, 2017 by dpberr
Dave in Avon Lake now Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Matt Schaub had success going to Houston from Atlanta
apuszczalowski Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Depends on how you define backup and success elsewhere. If your talking players who were on another team and went elsewhere to become good players, favre and young are good examples, flute had success in another league before coming to buffalo, and was a backup in the NFL before the cfl. As for Garoppolo, if rumors are true and the Browns get him, I think it's a lock he won't have success and just join the long list of names from the QB dumpster
DC Bills Fan Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Looking at the chatter surrounding Janine Garappolo... So my buddy and I we were wondering, is there QB like Cassel, Flynn, Osweiler, etc. who was a backup somewhere and received big bucks through free agency, or trade and worked out well for the new team? In other words, someone bought into them big time and it paid off. Pretty stupid of you to refer to him as "Janine." That doesn't even make sense. I for one would love to see Jimmy as a Bill. The kid has talent and knows what good coaching is like. He would be a huge addition to the Bills.
John from Riverside Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Pretty stupid of you to refer to him as "Janine." That doesn't even make sense. I for one would love to see Jimmy as a Bill. The kid has talent and knows what good coaching is like. He would be a huge addition to the Bills. i am a little concerned he might be injury prone
Gugny Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 It almost amazes me how many people have not answered the question. Almost.
Chuck Wagon Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Rich Gannon A career backup, the Raiders signed him to be their starter in FA at 33, went on to win a MVP and go to a Super Bowl. Drew Brees Basically lost his job in San Diego, New Orleans won a bit of a bidding war (that we lost). That turned out pretty well for them. While not exactly fitting the criteria of the initial question, Favre was a big gamble by the Packers, who gave up a 1st round pick and most of the league laughed at the deal when it happened. Edited February 1, 2017 by Chuck Wagon
somnus00 Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 No one mentioned Mark Brunell? Backed up Favre and had a lot of success in Jax.
Prickly Pete Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Basically lost his job in San Diego, New Orleans won a bit of a bidding war (that we lost). That turned out pretty well for them. While not exactly fitting the criteria of the initial question, Favre was a big gamble by the Packers, who gave up a 1st round pick and most of the league laughed at the deal when it happened. I think Favre fits the criteria of the initial question. In what way do you feel he doesn't? I would say Brees kind of doesn't fit the question, because he was really a replaced starter who was then traded and had much more success. Jim Plunkett, the same. Edited February 1, 2017 by HoF Watkins
hondo in seattle Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Brett Favre. Darryl Lamonica. Jim Plunkett. More to come Aaron Rodgers was a back-up. Same team though The guy who succeeded Joe Montana, Steve Young Lamonica was the first name that came to my mind. Of course, his success came elsewhere.
Chuck Wagon Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 I think Favre fits the criteria of the initial question. In what way do you feel he doesn't? I would say Brees kind of doesn't fit the question, because he was really a replaced starter who was then traded and had much more success. Jim Plunkett, the same. Brees wasn't traded. He was a free agent. The Chargers drafted Rivers because they didn't think Brees was a franchise guy. They allowed Brees to play while Rivers sat a year, Brees got hurt and his contract expired. Few saw him reaching the heights he did with the Saints (he was an after thought to Culpepper that FA period). Favre doesn't exactly fit the criteria because he wasn't a FA who was given a big contract, but he was a backup who was acquired on a significant dice roll.
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