For want of a nail the shoe was lost,
for want of a shoe the horse was lost,
for want of a horse the knight was lost,
for want of a knight the battle was lost.
So it was a kingdom was lost - all for want of a nail.
It's funny how a team sport like football can also boil down to one position so quickly.
I'm a big proponent of trying to remind folks how critical the offensive line is, or what a difference a blocking fullback can make. I love to give credit to the more faceless, role-playing types who often go unknown.
At the same time, there are some positions of such importance that a problem at that spot can cause a domino-effect which could destroy a team's chances for a good season, much less a Super Bowl win.
One of those positions is, without a doubt, the quarterback.
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