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Top 10 quarterback controversies in NFL history

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   It may seem silly now, but replacing the No. 1-overall draft pick/face of the franchise with a little-known backup was once a big deal in New England. 

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   Teetering on the brink of a dynasty, the 
  Steelers went into their first 
   season and chose 
   over 
  . 

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   Looking to light a fire in No. 1 pick 
  , 
  Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson drafted a second QB -- 
   -- in the same offseason. 

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   After being shamed by 
   in the NFC title game, 
   got the last laugh by taking the 
  Redskins to 
   a year later. 

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   After signing 
   to a hefty contract, the 
  Bills got fan favorite 
   for much less. What followed is still a point of contention in Buffalo. 

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   Having two 
  -winning quarterbacks on the same roster competing for one job put the 
  Giants in a precarious spot. 

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   With 
  Drew Brees already on the roster, the 
  Chargers made a draft-day move for 
  Philip Rivers. Immediately, there was controversy. 

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   The Los Angeles 
  Rams of the 1950s were on the cutting edge of offensive innovation, thanks to the play of 
   and 
  . 

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's decision to go with over helped set the course for the Cowboys to become "America's Team."

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   Like Van Brocklin and Waterfield before them, the 
  49ers had two future 
  rs at QB. Unlike those '50s 
  Rams, the 
  49ers' QBs couldn't coexist. 

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