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-- He owns a Super Bowl ring as a third-stringer for Baltimore, but started six games for the Ravens, winning three.
Ryan out, Redman in for Falcons against Philly - sports 2009
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QB Moses Alipate — Although it's unclear whether he will be the backup or third-stringer, his arm strength has impressed new offensive coordinator Jeff Horton.
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Zonker Harris may always be a hippie who's waiting a little too eagerly for California to pass the marijuana legalizing Prop 19, but former quarterback B.D. has evolved from a third-stringer gridiron player to a poignant representative for wounded veterans when he lost his leg during the battle of Fallujah.
Dan Lybarger: Mixing Pulp and Politics: An Interview with Doonesbury's Garry Trudeau Dan Lybarger 2010
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He'll compete with Matt Gutierrez, last season's third-stringer behind Matt Cassel, now a Kansas City Chief.
As Patriots gear up again, their hopes rest on Brady's health 2009
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Zonker Harris may always be a hippie who's waiting a little too eagerly for California to pass the marijuana legalizing Prop 19, but former quarterback B.D. has evolved from a third-stringer gridiron player to a poignant representative for wounded veterans when he lost his leg during the battle of Fallujah.
Dan Lybarger: Mixing Pulp and Politics: An Interview with Doonesbury's Garry Trudeau Dan Lybarger 2010
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Zonker Harris may always be a hippie who's waiting a little too eagerly for California to pass the marijuana legalizing Prop 19, but former quarterback B.D. has evolved from a third-stringer gridiron player to a poignant representative for wounded veterans when he lost his leg during the battle of Fallujah.
Dan Lybarger: Mixing Pulp and Politics: An Interview with Doonesbury's Garry Trudeau Dan Lybarger 2010
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They went 5-3, winning four games with 38-year-old backup quarterback Jon Kitna and another with third-stringer Stephen McGee making his first career start.
Cowboys Pick New Head Coach AP 2011
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Doug Cooke is obviously a third-stringer put in the lead role, and comes across as such.
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Zonker Harris may always be a hippie who's waiting a little too eagerly for California to pass the marijuana legalizing Prop 19, but former quarterback B.D. has evolved from a third-stringer gridiron player to a poignant representative for wounded veterans when he lost his leg during the battle of Fallujah.
Dan Lybarger: Mixing Pulp and Politics: An Interview with Doonesbury's Garry Trudeau Dan Lybarger 2010
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When Dallas 'first series fizzled, he discussed what went wrong with Kitna and looked over pictures of the plays with third-stringer Stephen McGee.
Tony Romo Collarbone Injury Could Keep Him Out For Rest Of The Season AP 2010
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