Cris Collinsworth hilariously explained why backup QBs in the NFL gain weight so easily

If there’s one thing we know about Cris Collinsworth, it’s that he doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to color commentary. He’ll say whatever he wants. And, seriously, I mean whatever.

Remember that time he went at his haters after people complained he had nothing to say about non-Patrick Mahomes players? Or how about his unrelenting praise of — wait for it — Tyson Bagent. Yeah, that was a weird one, wasn’t it?

The point is the man will say whatever is on his mind and won’t hold back on anything. That includes the weight of backup quarterbacks, too.

Collinsworth and Mike Tirico were talking about Chargers’ backup Easton Stick (yes, that’s a real name) during the Chargers-Bills showdown on Peacock. The two discussed how Stick hadn’t run plays all season long up until now and how backup quarterbacks don’t usually have much to do when a starter is in place.

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That’s when Collinsworth let one of his most fun facts fly out.

Cris Collinsworth: When you're the backup quarterback, you can go months without even taking a single play in practice…that's the reason a lot of backup quarterbacks are fat. They don't do anything.

Mike Tirico: C-O-L-L-I-N-S…Send 'em to Chris. pic.twitter.com/fscnm6gszq

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“When you’re the backup quarterback you can go months without even taking a single play in practice. The starting quarterback — in this case would be Justin Herbert — would get all the snaps. So give him a little time. Give him a little practice. Let’s see what happens now.

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That’s the reason a lot of backup quarterbacks are fat. They don’t do anything.” 

COLLINSOWRTH. MY GUY. WHAT? That took quite a turn.

Mike Tirico jokingly made sure to let people know that that was Collinsworth who said that. Good on him because those two definitely won’t hear the end of this one.

You’re wild for this, Collinsworth.