quarterback
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After another disappointing playoff exit, the Chargers open training camp looking to maximize quarterback Justin Herbert’s talents under coordinator Mike McDaniel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
So call it a quiet, workmanlike beginning for the 13th player taken in the NFL draft, a quarterback the Rams ostensibly chose to become Matthew Stafford’s heir apparent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
In quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams have the NFL reigning most valuable player — a probable future hall of famer still conducting master classes of his craft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, the 13th pick in the NFL draft, and Stetson Bennett will have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate whether they are capable of stepping in for Stafford during the season if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
But no one would have to have a greater year, be more superb, than Mike Winchell at quarterback.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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His numbers dropped off last season, though, as the Browns cycled through five different quarterbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Football quarterbacks sometimes exaggerate hits to sell roughing-the-passer penalties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Horrible idea. A football team with two starting quarterbacks does not have a starting quarterback. The same can be said for two co-presidents.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
There were two promising freshmen quarterbacks debuting at the Simi Valley tournament in backup roles — Hendrix Tucker of Westlake and West Dunton of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Smack in the middle of the season, star linebackers and star quarterbacks were suddenly lost to the team because of a grade below 70 in algebra or English or biology.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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