No, I'm not talking about Super Bowl XLI -- that's already a lost cause. I'm talking about the opportunity to be the first team ever to have two brothers as QBs on their active roster.
Last night, in a moment of weakness, the Hotlanta Falcons allowed third-string QB Ty Detmer to become an unrestricted free agent, giving the Philly birds a chance to take their rightful throne in the annals of NFL trivia. True, the Iggles did already have both boys on the roster at the same time, but Koy was on the practice squad when Ty was there, a sheer mockery of the power of a Detmer reserve QB tandem.
You know Seattle's Matt Hassleback has been lobbying up there to pick up former Philly backup Tim Hassleback so they can get the coveted honor first. Andy Reid would be wise to act quickly.
Think of it: The Eagles line up for the opening kickoff in the first game against the Cowpokes this fall. Bill Parcells scans his gameplan, then looks across the field. He sees two Detmers dressed in hunter green staring at a clipboard, talking to the assistant wide receivers coach. He blinks. He sees it again. He scans his sheets, looking for some logic as to why a team would carry both of them. He finds no answers. He asks his assistants to get an explanation. The Eagles kick off. Parcells is convinced the NFL must have rules against having both Detmers on the field at once. The Cowpokes line up for the first play. Parcells calls time out. He starts screaming to watch out for the Detmers. Jerry Jones forfeits the game.
As if you needed more convincing, just look at the skill the duo would bring.
| The boys | Ty | Koy |
 |  | |
| Years in NFL | 14 | 9 |
| Teams played for | 6 | 1 |
| Games started | 25 | 8 |
| Career QB rating | 74.7 | 61.2 |
| Passing TDs | 34 | 10 |
| INTs | 35 | 14 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing yards | 177 | 30 |
| Ty finished third in the Heisman trophy voting in 1991. He also threw seven interceptions as the Lions QB in a game against the Browns in 2001. | Koy threw three TDs in a 1999 game against the Patriots, but left early due to injury. He also threw two TDs and rushed for another in a 2002 game against the 49ers, but left early due to injury. |
| Ty's family includes wife Kim, children Kaili, Aubri, Mayci and Rylli. They plan to have another child once the family can afford more i's. | Koy's family includes wife Katie, children Koy, Katie and Koal. They plan to have another child once the family can afford more k's. |
Really, could Ty be any worse than Mike McMahon?
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