Had Crouch himself become injured in ’99, Newcombe would have transitioned back to QB. But because Crouch managed to stay upright, his backups on the depth chart were Jeff Perino and Joe ...

Jeff Sims, the No. 2 quarterback, made it through unscathed but didn't play well. Chubba Purdy, the No. 3 quarterback, was also roughed up. “Heinrich has a pretty good ankle sprain," Rhule said.