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Five players the Chargers should consider for their backup quarterback position

Found February 01, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Philip Rivers,  Billy Volek
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers,  Chicago Bears,  Indianapolis Colts

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Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE If the San Diego Chargers do not improve their backup quarterback situation and Philip Rivers gets injured, they could suffer the same fate as the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts in 2011. Billy Volek has not started a game since 2005, and has a career record of 3-7. Volek will be 36 by the start of the 2012 season, and here is a list of quarterbacks San Diego should consider as a backup option.
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