NFL QB Depth Chart question

Tyler Durden · #1 10-22-2006, 07:17 PM

If you have three QBs on the depth chart and you pull #1, you have to play #2, correct? You can't jump straight to #3 according to rules, right?

I ask b/c I think it's why Joe Gibbs didn't pull Mark Brunell when things got ugly today in favor of Jason Campbell. B/c Campbell is #3 and Todd Collins is #2.

Comments?

DCWildcat · #2 10-22-2006, 07:18 PM

Wow, I'd never heard of thatt. Not disputing that it's true; I just thought a coach could who they want, when they want (assuming they get 5 men on the line, etc.).

.Alex. · #3 10-22-2006, 07:20 PM

I think you can play #3, but then you're not allowed to use #1 or #2 the rest of the game. The Eagles put it McMahon, their #3 at the time, at the end of the Dallas game last year when McNabb got hurt.

4 High · #4 10-22-2006, 07:20 PM

I highly doubt thats a rule.

sightless · #5 10-22-2006, 07:29 PM

Why would that be a rule in the nfl?

.Alex. · #6 10-22-2006, 07:29 PM

"Can a team insert the second-string quarterback only to bring the starter back should the team need him later in the game? --Jonathan, Chicago

A team may use their second-string quarterback at any time during the game and then return the first-string quarterback. I think the restriction that you are referring to is the third quarterback. Before each game, a team can declare a third quarterback, which most teams do. If he is used during the first three quarters of the game, the team cannot play either the first-or second-string quarterback. If the third quarterback is used in the fourth quarter, the other quarterbacks may still be used."

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DCWildcat · #7 10-22-2006, 07:31 PM

wtf is the reasoning for that rule? sorry if it's in the link, i'm lazy

Pudge714 · #8 10-22-2006, 07:46 PM

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.Alex. · #9 10-22-2006, 07:47 PM

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wtf is the reasoning for that rule? sorry if it's in the link, i'm lazy

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Teams can only have 45 players on their game day roster, plus the 3rd string QB. I'm guessing the NFL doesn't want to give teams an extra roster spot unless it's for an emergency QB.

NLSoldier · #10 10-22-2006, 07:49 PM

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wtf is the reasoning for that rule? sorry if it's in the link, i'm lazy

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Teams can only have 45 players on their game day roster, plus the 3rd string QB. I'm guessing the NFL doesn't want to give teams an extra roster spot unless it's for an emergency QB.

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ahhh. sorta makes sense now.