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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; I think Leftwich would make a great backup. He's young (27) and is a guy that plays with a lot of heart. He's had injury problems, but that's not as big of a deal for a #2 guy. I think ...

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Old 09-04-2007, 11:02 AM   #1
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Byron Leftwich - Interested?

I think Leftwich would make a great backup. He's young (27) and is a guy that plays with a lot of heart. He's had injury problems, but that's not as big of a deal for a #2 guy. I think he could be the type of player that would provide a spark if he were called on in an emergency and could scratch out a few wins if [that which must not be mentioned] ever happens. I wonder how much he would cost.
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:05 AM   #2
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

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I think Leftwich would make a great backup. He's young (27) and is a guy that plays with a lot of heart. He's had injury problems, but that's not as big of a deal for a #2 guy. I think he could be the type of player that would provide a spark if he were called on in an emergency and could scratch out a few wins if [that which must not be mentioned] ever happens. I wonder how much he would cost.
1st round picks who are released or traded seem to be running in the $1.5 million or so per year for 2 year contract ranges. That's the ballpark that both Harrington and Carr are making right now.

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Old 09-04-2007, 11:06 AM   #3
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

I would definitely sign him, one as a backup, and 2 to prevent ATL from getting him.

I think he will be a starter again for somebody.
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:08 AM   #4
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

It definately wouldn't hurt to bring him in for a look. People year after year complain about Bouman and Martin, if you want a solid former NFL starter backup, dish out the dough. I'm fine with Martin... but I wouldn't mind Leftwich either.
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:20 AM   #5
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

No thanks. Give me Martin over Leftwich. Shoot, right now I'd take Palko's upside over Leftwich.
Leftwich has only shown himself to be a sub par qb. Too much money for sub par. The Jaguars have had a great defense and run game for years and Leftwich has done nothing with that team.
And my question is, how is a guy named the starting qb one day and a few days later is dropped from the team? Something fishy there.
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:32 AM   #6
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

I would love to see him in a Saints uniform. Maybe Coach Payton could get him to shorten that wind up.
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Old 09-04-2007, 02:22 PM   #7
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

He's always hurt. Even in college...
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Old 09-04-2007, 02:24 PM   #8
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Yeah I'll pass, unless he pays US.
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Old 09-04-2007, 05:13 PM   #9
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

Nope. Anyone who wants him on this team either hasn't ever watched him play, or has seen very little of him. He's AB without the mobility.
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Old 09-04-2007, 05:26 PM   #10
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Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested?

whoa whoa.....i wouldnt go that far Brann.....comparing him to AB just aint fair. I think the guy would win more games us than Martin would......I dont think hes superman....but he aint AB
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