Is Today’s NFL Switching to A Two-Quarterback League?

Everyone laughed or was shocked when the Green Bay Packers traded up in the NFL Draft to select quarterback Jordan Love. After all, Green Bay has a Super Bowl-winning and future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Why would they need another starting-caliber quarterback in the first round, especially when they have other holes?

Then in another shocking move, the Philadelphia Eagles would go on to select Jalen Hurts. Much later in the draft, the Buffalo Bills would select Jake Fromm who is also thought to have a bright future in today’s NFL. Instantly everyone will point to the need in today’s NFL for a backup quarterback. Ever since former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles came in and lead the team to the Super Bowl in place of an injured Carson Wentz, teams have felt the need for a good back up.

But what if today’s NFL is evolving? What if it goes well beyond just a backup plan in case injuries happen?

The less than obvious movement might favor carrying a backup quarterback for a different reason. If teams get on a roll and can clinch a playoff spot early, playing the starters becomes more of a risk than reward. Now that only two teams will have first-round byes in the playoffs, the back third of the season will be just as competitive as the regular season.

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Should teams be prepping for the extra game played too? Are teams getting early jumps on getting a second starting-caliber quarterback who can come in and win close games?

With an extra game and potential playoff game, aging vets will need their rest, especially at quarterback. Teams will no longer be able to coast the rest of the season, taking advantage of the bye.

Adding another game late in the season, in the cold weather months, in a very physical game, there’s no wonder the teams aren’t looking to roll the dice late in the year. If teams can fast forward the development of their young QB to play to the level as the starters, they could see some on-field action during blowouts and late-season games.

Today’s NFL is switching to a pass-happy league, having two players who can sling it around isn’t a waste anymore.