Backups To The Future

Like Matt Schaub, these promising young second-stringers would be intriguing to a team in need of a new quarterback.

Aaron Rodgers (right), Packers
Brett Favre's and Green Bay's 2005 first-round pick from Cal has been the subject of trade rumors in the lead-up to this month's draft.

Kellen Clemens, Jets
Chad Pennington's return from shoulder surgery last year means this '06 second-rounder from Oregon will have to wait for his shot.

Charlie Whitehurst, Chargers
A third-round choice from Clemson in 2006, Philip Rivers's backup has a strong arm and good size (6'4" and 227 pounds).