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The 10 worst quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl

By Jeff Weisinger

Jan 31, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; A detailed view of the Baltimore Ravens championship ring of Trent Dilfer during the ESPN analysts press conference at the New Orleans Convention Center in preparation for Super Bowl XLVI to be played between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; A detailed view of the Baltimore Ravens championship ring of Trent Dilfer during the ESPN analysts press conference at the New Orleans Convention Center in preparation for Super Bowl XLVI to be played between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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7. Earl Morrall

A journeyman backup, Earl Morrall defined “being at the right place at the right time.”

This time, after backing up Johnny Unitas for a good chunk of his career, he was Bob Griese’s backup on the 1972 Miami Dolphins.  Yes, THOSE Miami Dolphins.

He went 9-0 in relief of an injured Griese, throwing for 1,360 yards with 11 touchdowns and led the Dolphins to playoff wins over the Browns and Steelers to get the Phins to Super Bowl VII.  Morrall was hurt in the AFC Championship game against the Steelers, which forced Griese back into duty.

Morrall didn’t play in the Super Bowl, but even without stellar numbers, he was still a winner wherever he went.

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