Jimmy Garoppolo replaces Tom Brady the first month of the season. The Cowboys continue to look for an insurance policy in case Tony Romo is hurt again, especially after backup Kellen Moore suffered a broken leg. Andy Reid looked to a familiar face to make sure Alex Smith’s understudy was ready for the season. And Geno Smith insists he’ll be ready in case Ryan Fitzpatrick can’t play for the Jets.
Backup quarterback in the NFL is usually a forgotten position, and plenty of fans couldn’t even name most teams’ second-stringers. Go ahead. Who’s the backup to Drew Brees?