ESPN ranked (Insider required) the back-up QB situation for all teams across the NFL. The rankings were based on a combination of quality and quantity, with a proven back-up who could handle the job if needed in an emergency, and a young, learning QB with potential. This fit the New Orleans Saints back-up situation to a "T," so it's no surprise to see them ranked #9:
Luke McCown filled in for Drew Brees for a game last season and was terrific, completing 81.6 percent of his 38 attempts.