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When Tommy DeVito came crashing back to earth against the New Orleans Saints, it was the latest example of the NFL media’s backup QB hype machine in full effect. They spent the past two weeks hyping up a player who was destined to fail. And now, they will go back to ignoring him as if DeVito never existed.

Make no mistake, I’m not blaming Tommy DeVito, Joshua Dobbs or any other backup quarterback who gets thrust into the spotlight. No, this situation is contrived entirely by broadcasters, pundits and football talking heads who should know better. This is a plea to stop wasting our time with a never-ending stream of backup quarterback hype.

Tommy DeVito, Joshua Dobbs & the media’s backup QB hype machine

Backup quarterbacks are interesting. They represent equal parts hope and doom. It is the football equivalent of life insurance. You don’t want to use it but having it can be invaluable. Their role is unlike anything else in sports.

Sometimes, you get a passer like Kurt Warner or Brock Purdy who happens to be in the right place at the right time to forge a career. Others like Nick Foles, Doug Williams and Jeff Hostetler win Super Bowls. However, most are stopgaps that can get your team through a few games and nothing more.

And you know what, I don’t even mind giving these guys their 15 seconds of fame. Most of them have interesting stories worth telling. The problem is that the narrative keeps skewing from backup quarterback does good to they are the answer. This isn’t just a guy but one who could be THE guy.

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