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Posted: Saturday August 15, 1998 08:06 AM

AFC Quarterbacks
NFL teams carry only three quarterbacks during the season, but many have more
in camp competing for the three slots. Here's a look at who's where this preseason:
Player Exp. College Comment
Baltimore (4)
Jim Harbaugh
Eric Zeier
Wally Richardson
Bill Ward
Buffalo (5)
Rob Johnson
Doug Flutie
Todd Collins
Alex Van Pelt
Jim Ballard
Cincinnati (4)
Neil O'Donnell
Jeff Blake
Paul Justin
Eric Kresser
Denver (5)
John Elway
Bubby Brister
Jeff Lewis
Brian Griese
Doug Nussmeier
Indianapolis (4)
Peyton Manning
Kelly Holcomb
Jim Kubiak
Bill Musgrave
Jacksonville (4)
Mark Brunell
Steve Matthews
Jonathan Quinn
Jamie Martin
Kansas City (4)
Elvis Grbac
Rich Gannon
Pat Barnes
Billy Joe Tolliver
Miami (5)
Dan Marino
Craig Erickson
Damon Huard
John Dutton
Chad May
New England (4)
Drew Bledsoe
Scott Zolak
Tom Tupa
Jim Murphy
N.Y. Jets (4)
Vinny Testaverde
Glenn Foley
Chuck Clements
Ray Lucas
Oakland (5)
Jeff George
Don Hollas
Wade Wilson
Jason Davis
Tim Carey
Pittsburgh (4)
Kordell Stewart
Mike Tomczak
Mike Quinn
Pete Gonzalez
San Diego (4)
Ryan Leaf
Craig Whelihan
Casey Weldon
Jeff Baker
Seattle (4)
Warren Moon
John Friesz
Jon Kitna
Jim Arellanes
Tennessee (4)
Steve McNair
Dave Krieg
Ron Powlus
James Ritchey

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4
5
4
4
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9
7
3
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12
3
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5

R
2
1
7

6
3
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4

6
11
2
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7
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6
8
10
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12
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8
6
18
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4
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15
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Michigan
Georgia
Penn State
Georgetown

Southern Cal
Boston College
Michigan
Pittsburgh
Mount Union

Maryland
East Carolina
Arizona State
Marshall

Stanford
NE Louisiana
N. Arizona
Michigan
Idaho

Tennessee
Midd. Tenn. St.
Navy
Oregon

Washington
Memphis
Midd. Tenn. St.
Weber St.

Michigan
Delaware
California
Texas Tech

Pittsburgh
Miami (FL)
Washington
Nevada
Kansas State

Washington St.
Maryland
Ohio State
Northwestern

Miami (FL)
Boston College
Houston
Rutgers

Illinois
Rice
E. Texas St.
Western St.
Hawaii

Colorado
Ohio State
S.F. Austin
Pittsburgh

Washington St.
Pacific
Florida St.
Wisc.-La Crosse

Washington
Idaho
C. Washington
Fresno St.

Alcorn St.
Milton
Notre Dame
S.F. Austin

No INTs, 7 TDs in last six games with Indianapolis
Ravens paid up to match Falcons' offer for free agent
Didn't play as rookie last year, but should hold No. 3 job
Led Hoyas to 8-3 mark with 19 TDs in senior season

$25 million contract despite just one NFL start with Jaguars
Heisman Trophy winner returns after successful stint in CFL
Started 13 games last year, but now fighting for roster spot
After 2 TDs and 10 INTs in 1997, may not make final cut
Long shot to make roster -- back to developmental squad?

Will compete with Blake, but is being paid like an NFL starter
Benched last year, can look forward to free agency after season
Signed as free agent from Colts; expensive for a No. 3 QB
Could make roster if salary cap forces another QB to be cut

Finally won Super Bowl, now back for one last hurrah
Lewis' injury secures his spot on roster as veteran backup
Slow recovering from knee injury, may miss entire season
Potential starter-in-waiting led Wolverines to national title
Likely won't stick, threw 3 INTs with Saints last year

Top pick in draft carries franchise's future on his back
Now top backup, had 1 TD, 8 INTs last season
Lack of experience should put him on developmental squad
Manning's roommate and preseason mentor, should be No. 3

Limited by injuries last year, now heads Super Bowl run
With Johnson traded to Buffalo, steps in as top backup
Perhaps most athletic QB in draft will settle in as No. 3 QB
Former Redskin, Charger has work cut out to make roster

Set career-highs last year with 11 TDs and 1,943 yards
Started six games last season, passing for 7 touchdowns
Did not play as rookie but should contribute more
Needs to beat out Gannon to make roster, seems unlikely

Attempted 548 passes last year in first season under Johnson
Played in 2 games last year, but should get more snaps this year
Allocated to World League, threw 12 TD passes for Frankfurt
As senior, threw for 20 TDs against just 6 INTs
Waived by Bengals, fighting for No. 3 job

Set career high with 28 TDs last year, matched low with 15 INTs
Has thrown less than 10 passes in 4 of last 5 years
On roster as much for punting ability as any passing talent
Threw 15 TDs in leading Wildcats to 8-2 mark

Has always played well against the Jets, now must win with them
Starter for now, but Vinny's not getting paid to ride bench
Didn't throw a pass last year, will compete with Lucas for No. 3 job
Went 3-for-4 with one interception in rookie season

Led offense to 29 TDs against just 9 INTs
Former Bengals backup takes No. 2 from Klingler
Second-oldest QB in league comes in from Dallas
Basically fighting for spot on developmental squad
Played just five games last year, throwing 2 TDs, 8 INTs

Coming off career year -- passed for 21 TDs, ran for 11 more
Could face cut if team feels confident in two young backups
Allocated to NFL Europe, led Rhein Fire to World Bowl
Broke Marino's records in college, could sneak into roster spot

No. 2 overall pick may have long rookie season ahead
No wins in seven starts last season, now top backup
Comes in from Tampa Bay, where he threw 9 passes last year
With one rookie QB already, should hit developmental squad

Though 41, holding out for bigger, multi-year contract
Moon's holdout probably saved his job, gave him extension
Might be next QB despite limited NFL experience
NFL Europe backup led Rhein Fire to World Bowl win

Gets two new WRs for second year as starter
NFL's all-time leading fumbler could be in last season
From college star to fighting to land No. 3 QB job
Threw two passes last season, must edge Powlus to make squad
 

 

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