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Assessing the best emergency options under center

Quarterbacks are always the talk of the NFL, and this year, there is no shortage of star power at the position. Consider just the top 10 signal-callers of 2022, a crop headlined by the ageless Tom Brady but chock-full of young, ascending play-makers. But what happens when the big names go down? Injuries take their toll every year, and unfortunately, that includes the QB position.

But which teams are best prepared to weather a loss under center? Here's a look at the best backups in the league:

Note: There are more QBs listed (33) than teams (32), because we expect at least one of either Baker Mayfield or Jimmy Garoppolo to be traded and assume a starting job before the 2022 season.