Byron Leftwich - Interested?

WhoDat205 · 09-04-2007, 11:02 AM

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.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-04-2007, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

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.

SFIAH

ScottF · 09-04-2007, 11:06 AM

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.

papz · 09-04-2007, 11:08 AM

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.

iceshack149 · 09-04-2007, 11:20 AM

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.

wheelman · 09-04-2007, 11:32 AM

I would love to see him in a Saints uniform. Maybe Coach Payton could get him to shorten that wind up.

Big Easy D · 09-04-2007, 02:22 PM

He's always hurt. Even in college...

WillMacKenzie · 09-04-2007, 02:24 PM

Yeah I'll pass, unless he pays US.

Brann · 09-04-2007, 05:13 PM

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.

saintsfan1313 · 09-04-2007, 05:26 PM

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

09-04-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	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.

09-04-2007, 11:06 AM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	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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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,689	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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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,093 Blog Entries: 1	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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09-04-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: Byron Leftwich - Interested? Originally Posted by WhoDat205 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. SFIAH

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Brann Ill-tempered Texan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pascagoula, MS Posts: 228	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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saintsfan1313 El Mero Mero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kingsville, Tx Posts: 669	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