Lee Rouson is a solid backup and a key player on special teams.

The Knicks were hoping a medical exception after Johnson's retirement would enable them to acquire a solid backup for Camby.

The major goals of spring practice were to improve the defense, find a solid backup for running back Steve Slaton, and work out the inexperienced class of receivers.

Craig Erickson is a solid backup to Dan Marino in Miami.

And then they put solid backups at every position.

Even if Bledsoe, recovering from an injury, remains the starter when he comes back, the organization at least knows it has a solid backup.

During the past two years, the Jets have witnessed the difference that a solid backup can make.

Roger Duffy and Cal Dixon are solid backups.

The Indians needed a solid backup for Diaz, who caught just 75 games last season in a platoon situation with Alomar.

Phifer alternated with James Farrior, while Gordon, Logan and Parmalee were solid backups.