quarterback
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After four years of experience in Smart’s system, he entered Saturday’s game leading the SEC in quarterback rating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
So trading away a quarterback you believe in is crazy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
It should be noted there’s no sure-thing Andrew Luck in the upcoming quarterback draft class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
The development is installing a wave machine designed by Kelly Slater Wave, and actor Matthew McConaughey, skateboarder Tony Hawk and ex-NFL quarterback Drew Brees are all members there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
And then the quarterback, Brill, showed up with a football, and you know we had to get a scrimmage going right there in the hallway.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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Despite leading the 49ers to the 2013 Super Bowl, and throwing 16 touchdowns in his final season, one of the most talented quarterbacks in the sport never found a new team.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Young quarterbacks of his pedigree are hardly ever available this early in their careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Both teams played with backup quarterbacks as Preston Beck for San Clemente and Eiler King for San Juan Hills were out because of injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Cardinals can surprise you — just ask the Rams — but Denver does a good job of tamping down opposing quarterbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
As Harper no doubt knew, Sing Sing’s Monday morning quarterbacks had decided that he should never have pursued the inmate into the crowded yard.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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