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Results tagged “backup”

One thing to know: Kolb likely relegated to backup role

April 9: Word has spread that the two-year pact QB Kevin Kolb signed in Buffalo is only worth $6 million. Mike Florio says if Kolb is even with the team come September, his salary indicates it'll likely be in a backup role.  (NBC Sports)Word has spread that the two-year pact QB Kevin Kolb signed in Buffalo is only worth $6 million. Mike Florio says if Kolb is even with the team come September, his salary indicates it'll likely be in a backup role. (NBC Sports)

Backup QBs called upon for Week 11

Nov. 16: ProFootballTalk: Several teams will have to use backup QBs this weekend due to injured starters. Guys like Bears QB Jason Campbell will have to step up. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Several teams will have to use backup QBs this weekend due to injured starters. Guys like Bears QB Jason Campbell will have to step up. (NBC Sports)

Trick shot video makes backup QB a YouTube hit

Feb. 13: As the second string quarterback for the University of Connecticut's football team, Johnny McEntee has seen little playing time on the field, but online, he's become a major star. NBC's John Yang reports. As the second string quarterback for the University of Connecticut's football team, Johnny McEntee has seen little playing time on the field, but online, he's become a major star. NBC's John Yang reports. (TODAY show)

NASA names backup commander for Giffords' husband

Jan. 13: NASA has named astronaut Rick Sturckow as a possible backup for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' husband Mark Kelly, who is supposed to command an April 19 mission of the space shuttle Endeavor. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)NASA has named astronaut Rick Sturckow as a possible backup for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' husband Mark Kelly, who is supposed to command an April 19 mission of the space shuttle Endeavor. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

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