Both Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times and Mike Preston of Ravens Central are talking today about the trend of teams carrying only two quarterbacks on their rosters rather than the standard three. Preston says the Ravens aren't alone here, as 17 other teams are in the same boat. He believes that it's just another indication of the dearth of quality quarterbacks in the league, mentioning that the best option available on the open market right now is ex-Vikings quarterback Todd Bouman.
Excuse me if that doesn't sound like much of a solution. The risk for the Ravens is particularly acute, as both starter Steve McNair and backup Kyle Boller have a checkered history when it comes to injuries. The way the offensive line played in stretches during the preseason, I'd be surprised if McNair wasn't counting on spending at least a few weeks on the injured list this season.
So what happens in the catastrophic event that both McNair and Boller were knocked out of the game? Apparently the only choice is second-year wide receiver Mark Clayton (that's him in the picture). The last time he played quarterback in a game that mattered was in his junior year of high school back in Texas.
Whether you believe in the power of prayer or just in crossing your fingers, this might be a good time.




