Ranking of the Backup Quarterbacks

1. Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia - 300 yards in first 2 games starting.  Unlike Vick needs an offensive line to succeed.
2. Bruce Gradkowski, Oakland - Wins games he shouldn't. He's better than Jason Campbell. (UPDATE-HAS BEEN NAMED THE STARTER)
3. Sage Rosenfels, NY Giants - Starter worthy on a mediocre team.
4. Kerry Collins, Tennessee - Plays better than Vince Young at times.
5. Byron Leftwich, Pittsburgh - Former starter with not much talent but good intangibles.
6. Mark Brunnell, NY Jets - Looked much better than Sanchez in the preseason.
7. Jon Kitna, Dallas - Veteran starter in his twilight.

8. Marc Bulger - Played well under Mike Martz but not since.
9. Billy Volek, San Diego - Good for fantasy and adequate as a backup.
10. Luke McCown, Jacksonville - Veteran journeyman.
11. Tavaris Jackson, Minnesota - Don't pay attention to that high rating he had as a starter.
12. David Carr, San Francisco - Could see the field. After all it's Alex Smith in front of him.
13. Tyler Thigpen, Miami - Played well considering how bad the Chiefs were.
14. Shaun Hill, Detroit - Former starter of the 49ers without any talent to work with.
15. Brodie Croyle, Kansas City - Had his chance and blew it.
16. Chris Redman, Atlanta - Brief success as a starter.
17. Matt Moore, Carolina - Lost his job in only 2 games after looking promising last year.
18. Seneca Wallace, Cleveland - The ultimate backup QB.
19. AJ Feely, St Louis - Nice relief in Philly but awful as a starter in Miami.
20. Charlie Whitehurst, Seattle - Pete Carroll is the only one that believes in him.

21. Trent Edwards, Buffalo - Musical chairs with him and Ryan Fitzpatrick
22. Rex Grossman, Washington - Didn't lead the Bears to a Super Bowl but was the QB.
23. Chase Daniel, New Orleans - Crazy stats at Missouri but has not thrown a single pass in the NFL.
24. Tim Tebow, Denver - Young, raw and unpredictable.
25. Max Hall,  Arizona - The future of Arizona.  Should see the field with Derek Anderson's play.
26. Brian Hoyer, New England - Possible diamond in the rough. It's the Patriots.
27. Matt Flynn, Green Bay - Very few opportunities and hasn't looked good in them.
28. Dan Orlovsky, Houston - Didn't do much with the Lions but who can?
29. Josh Johnson, Tampa Bay - Had fumbling issues during his brief stint.
30. Caleb Hanie,  Chicago - Has only thrown 7 passes in his career, 1 was an INT.
31. Jordan Palmer,  Cincinnati - Not close to his brother.
32. Curtis Painter, Indianapolis - Big trouble if Manning goes down.