>>I think it's finally time for Denver ownership to admit they made a mistake hiring McDaniels. The fans thought so at the time.
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>>For lurkers, a Brady rule would be good, but it's the "Emergency Quarterback" rule that says the 3rd string guy can only play if the first two quarterbacks are injured.
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>I really didn't know that. You mean if a coach has 3 qbs on the roster he can't play #3 just because #1 is having a bad game and he pulls him and then #2 is throwing picks? does the qb have to be in IR before the game or can you play #3 if 1 is hurt and in the game and then #2 is playing badly?
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>( there have been times here over the last 10 years when we were looking for volunteers from the audience at halftime )
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There is a rule, although it does not say what Craig said it does. This site explains it.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d809f6279&template=with-video&confirm=true