Kratch, a career backup, started the first two games this season at right guard because Moore signed late.

But five victories to finish a season already drained of expectation are not enough for a career backup to claim the future.

I expected people to say that Kent is a career backup.

But I didn't get into football to be a career backup.

Martin was a career backup until settling in at tackle for the Jets last season.

Just like that, Delhomme's life as a career backup was over.

As a career backup in college, Maas drew little interest through the professional ranks.

He is a career backup who turns 35 years old Wednesday.

But as a career backup, Muzzatti is familiar with that role.

A career backup who is likable, mobile and Intelligent but takes you only so far.