The paragraphs jumped off of page 253 of "Swagger," the terrific new book that examines the football life of Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson in Johnson's words.
"You need a star quarterback to win in today's game. The second most important player on a roster? In another era, I'd say a dominant pass rusher or maybe a star receiver. It's the backup quarterback in today's game.
"If you don't have a franchise quarterback and one to hold down the fort if your starter goes down for a stretch, your chances of winning a title are pretty slim."
