When an NFL starter is struggling, the backup often becomes the most popular player on the roster. Just ask a Cleveland Browns or Chicago Bears fan who has watched their team trot out the likes of Brandon Weeden, Craig Krenzel and Mike Glennon as starting quarterbacks over the years.
Contrary to popular belief, spending plenty of time on the bench doesn't give a player superpowers. However, it's sometimes in a team's best interest to bench a player.
Whether a starter or key role player is struggling with the playbook, battling an injury or just downright playing poorly, a team may have a better alternative.