The likes of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes win the glory and the plaudits, but a career on the sidelines has its own challenges for journeymen quarterbacks
It is often said that quarterback is the most difficult role in any sport. No other position combines athleticism, durability, mental acuity and supreme focus at such high, unrelenting levels. Now imagine having to achieve that while never knowing when you’ll next be called upon to take a snap or even what state you’ll have to move your family to next year.
Here, we speak to three NFL veterans about the uniquely demanding life of the journeyman quarterback.
I always looked at it as the best temporary job I was ever going to get
