Injured QBs at this time of year

[madrid311]

2 qbs injured going into the Superbowl. both playing so it's not that bad, but it concerns me that in order to have a winning season you need a good backup qb to step in and even a third (see 9ers and rams.) Stafford won't last a whole year, so we need to make a good decision on backup this year. hell may be someone will make a change in thinking on that position that is revolutionary. go rams.

 

[Zodi]

Stafford won't last a whole year,

What suggests this? He made it through 21. Prior to that, he finished nine out of twelve seasons.

 

[dieterbrock]

In looking at the last 20 years the only team to make it to the Superbowl (and win it) with a QB who missed considerable time (more than 2 games) due to injury was the Eagles in 2017
No doubt having a back up who can actually play QB, (unlike the Rams in 2022 until they got Baker) is an ideal situation but the reality is that teams who lose their #1 QB for a length of time will have a disappointing season.
The goal is to keep the QB from getting hurt more than spending resources on having a back up who likely wont play or be a difference maker.
That said, I feel bad for Purdy getting hurt but am also disappointed that we didnt get to see him exposed against a superior team