James Vernon
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"James Vernon" (1646–1727) was an English politician and Secretary of State (England)/Secretary of State for both the Secretary of State for the Northern Department/Northern and the Secretary of State for the Southern Department/Southern Departments during the reign of William III of England/William III.

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I don't think anybody likes us to be picked second, but I think that's one of the best things that could have happened to us. It takes that bull's-eye off our back from being No. 1, and it makes us more hungry.

I think J.C. brings a different poise than you see from the average quarterback. A lot of them are great athletes, so they can scramble a lot, but J.C. has that knack and is the guy that likes to stay in the pocket and kill defenses.