1) Kinchens. Okay, so he’s not exactly a backup, but he once again laid the wood on somebody when it was there. Nothing dirty, just a hard, legit, NFL hit. Being a ball hawk too makes him a complete safety who will be feared by QBs and WRs alike.
2) Hoecht. Again, not a backup pers se, but he’s relentless and tough as hell. As long as he isn’t chasing down players in pass coverage, he’s a force to be reckoned with. Re-sign him.
3) Whittingham. No way he doesn’t have a much larger role next season. As one poster stated, it makes you feel better about the potential losses in the WR room.
Now, a few words about jimmy g-string. He looked exactly like he always has. He makes some good throws. He makes some bad throws to the other team. His receivers bail him out on a couple more. You never feel completely out of it because he makes his share of plays, but he is STILL prone to coming out on the short end when it comes down to the wire.
…and that interception! I swear, I have seen him try to fit that same pass in just over the defender’s head on that mid range out pattern every game I’ve ever seen him play. If there’s one play he can be counted on to throw the ball to the other team…sometimes they catch it (tonight, SB vs the chiefs) and sometimes they don’t (Ramsey in the NFCCG). I see him botch this throw EVERY FRICKEN GAME!