“Only Reason I Had a Job”: Former Saints QB Who Won Super Bowl as Drew Brees’ Backup Reveals How He Survived 14 Years in NFL
Preseason football can be a strange evaluation period for players fighting to stay in the NFL. A strong performance may not guarantee a roster spot, but it can give a player something valuable: more film for another team to study.
Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel endured a 14-year career in the league, thanks to his outstanding preseason performances. After entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2009, Daniel initially signed with Washington before joining the New Orleans Saints. In 2010, he became Drew Brees' backup in the Saints' Super Bowl XLIV-winning team and played in that role until 2012.
Throughout his career, Daniel's perseverance is evident as he earned stints with six different teams. In his final year with the Saints in 2012, he threw for 450 yards and scored three touchdowns during the preseason. His standout performances in 2013 for Kansas City included completing 6 of 10 passes for 42 yards against his former team.
His 2018 preseason with the Chicago Bears was particularly strong, as he completed 50 of 74 passes for 516 yards. Throughout his 14-year NFL career, Daniel reportedly earned $43 million in salary despite rarely being the primary quarterback for any team. His ability to consistently perform well in preseason games provided valuable opportunities for other teams to consider him, ultimately leading to a successful and long-lasting NFL career.
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