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Leftwich Going Forward (1 Viewer)

The Redskins already have an overpaid ex-Jacksonville QB. Unless they trade Brunell for Leftwich (very unlikely), he won't wind up there.

Atlanta seems an obvious choice. They have one of the worst starting QBs and no real backup, and they don't really have an investment in Harrington.

Minnesota wants Jackson to succeed, but they might pick up Leftwich as a backup.

San Francisco should be interested, but won't be.

Kansas City is certainly a possibility; they really wanted Croyle to win the job, but he may not even be good enough to be a backup.

 
Yes, great, Minnesota should pick up another rotten QB to back-up a QB that is starting WAY WAY before he is ready.

Good plan, Chili. Good plan.

 
What about Oakland? Haven't named a starter yet and Russell might not sign. I could see it happening. How old is Leftwich, 26?

 
Atlanta would be foolish not to give this guy a 1 year audition. What's it gonna take? A 6th round pick maybe? Unless they actually think that Harrington is more than a band-aid.

 
From the main thread:

Anyway, where can Leftwich go and contribute this year or in 2008? He wouldn't be a bad backup to have and there is some upside if he signs a reasonable deal next offseason.

Atlanta

Cleveland

Kansas City

Oakland

Tampa Bay

Houston

Dallas

New York (Giants. The Jets are set with Clemens and Smith behind Pennington)

Tennessee

 
Leftwich is a starter...he might not get his shot this year because Del Sucko screwed him, but he'll be a starter again.

 
Lefty is soft, he is no better then a back up. i am sure people grew tired of his constant injury drama. after every freaking play he would take 4 years to get up and limp and hobble around like an idiot. It made me really hate him and was glad he got cut lol.

 
I think a lot of people really underestimate Leftwich. In the right situation I think he can be very solid. The few times we've seen him 100% healthy over the last couple years, he's looked pretty good - and that has been with no legit receiving targets.

He's not going to start over any QBs at this point, because he needs to learn the offense for wherever he ends up first. But he would be a great investment for some teams to come in should a starter elsewhere sucks after several weeks, which almost will certainly happen on a few different teams this year.

I'm a Bears homer, and I think I might actually like the Bears grabbing him if it's pretty cheap.

 
His salary is reported at 5+ million this year. I don't see any team trading for him without a new deal but why would Leftwich agree to a deal when if he is cut he is a free agent.

 
vegasrobb said:
From the main thread:Anyway, where can Leftwich go and contribute this year or in 2008? He wouldn't be a bad backup to have and there is some upside if he signs a reasonable deal next offseason.AtlantaClevelandKansas CityOaklandTampa BayHoustonDallasNew York (Giants. The Jets are set with Clemens and Smith behind Pennington)Tennessee
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Houston does not need a quarterback, they already have 2 starting quality QBs on their roster...
 
You would have to assume Atlanta; however, Adam Schefter said that Atlanta may actually take Andrew Walter in before they would take in Leftwich and his salary. That tells it all about how people think of Leftwich.

 
Shiver44 said:
You would have to assume Atlanta; however, Adam Schefter said that Atlanta may actually take Andrew Walter in before they would take in Leftwich and his salary. That tells it all about how people think of Leftwich.
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I'm not sure how much of that is a reflection on Leftwich. He has one year left at 5m. So a team would have to give up a draft pick for a guy with only a year left on his contract only 9 days before the start of the season. That's a lot to ask of any team no matter how good the QB is. If this was 3 months ago it would have been easier for all parties involved.
 
A noob question here, but why would any team trade for Leftwich if the Jags are going to release him tomorrow? Doesn't the salary in JAX go out the window once he's an FA?

 
I think Oaktown should take him and muddy the waters even more than they already are. Why not have three average QBs fighting for a starting job where most of your time will be spent running for your life and knowing that your running game isn't enough to scare the secondary.

I can't see him making sense for any team at this juncture and at the money he is set to make.

 
I wouldn't mind to see him in GB. Rodgers is not NFL starting material. I don't care how "good" he's looked in the pre-season.

It doesn't make a lot of sense for this season, but next year would be good.

How about Baltimore? How many more years is McNair going to play?

Tampa Bay wouldn't be a bad spot either.

 
PACKER 7 said:
I wouldn't mind to see him in GB. Rodgers is not NFL starting material. I don't care how "good" he's looked in the pre-season.It doesn't make a lot of sense for this season, but next year would be good. How about Baltimore? How many more years is McNair going to play?Tampa Bay wouldn't be a bad spot either.
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Rodgers was a first round pick, and I think he has some decent potential, but it sounds like the Packers aren't really sold on him.Don't underestimate Boller in Baltimore. I think the job is his again when McNair is done. He showed some flashes, but I think he was just thrown in the fire too early.Tampa Bay already has a crowded field, so I don't see any way he ends up there.Atlanta wouldn't surprise me, but if what Adam Schefter said is true, he may not end up there. Hard to say where else he would go, cause I'm not sure who is going to want to pay him the money he probably will want, especially since he'd be coming on board so late, and have to learn a whole new system/playbook. It's going to be hard for him to be starting material this year anywhere, cause he'll have no time to learn a system and develop rapport with receivers.
 
i forgot about BAL...

mcnair AND boller could be in last year in BAL (for different reasons), & the ravens liked leftwich enough that they reportedly tried to trade up for him... i think that was the weird draft where MIN couldn't consumate trade in time, setting off a domino effect of speed picks, with MIN ending up with kevin williams a few picks later, & BAL taking suggs & later trading pick/s for first rounder they used on boller...

BAL could be JAX-like in that they have one of the best defenses & could have good running game, & it would be an upgrade at WR with clayton & heap, even if mason isn't around much longer...

* that said, ATL sure would make a lot of sense...

TB? gruden never met a QB he didn't like... :wall:

 
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i forgot about BAL...mcnair AND boller could be in last year in BAL (for different reasons), & the ravens liked leftwich enough that they reportedly tried to trade up for him... i think that was the weird draft where MIN couldn't consumate trade in time, setting off a domino effect of speed picks, with MIN ending up with kevin williams a few picks later, & BAL taking suggs & later trading pick/s for first rounder they used on boller...BAL could be JAX-like in that they have one of the best defenses & could have good running game, & it would be an upgrade at WR with clayton & heap, even if mason isn't around much longer...* that said, ATL sure would make a lot of sense...TB? gruden never met a QB he didn't like... :confused:
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To add to this, Shack Harris came from the wing of Ozzie Newsome and their lines of communication are wide open. If a deal is to be completed, this is where I think it occurs.
 
I think Atlanta seems the obvious choice since they have the worst starting QB in the NFL... At least with Minnesota and KC they're somewhat vested in seeing their current starting QB succeed... So I'd be shocked if either of those teams made a play for him.

Miami wouldn't surprise me, either, but Atlanta has the most to gain since Leftwich is a clear upgrade over Harrington, both now and in the future...

If Atlanta doesn't make a play for him, then I'm sure a dozen teams would love to have him as QB insurance for a year...

 
PACKER 7 said:
I wouldn't mind to see him in GB. Rodgers is not NFL starting material. I don't care how "good" he's looked in the pre-season.It doesn't make a lot of sense for this season, but next year would be good.
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It took quite a few posts for GB to get mentioned. They're going to be in need and they have the cap space.I think they could do a lot worse.... like A. Rodgers. :hophead:
 
LHUCKS said:
Leftwich is a starter...he might not get his shot this year because Del Sucko screwed him, but he'll be a starter again.
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Look at it this way. If he doesn't play anymore his stats will still reflect that incredible FP per game ratio. Why mess with that? :hophead:
 
I'm not sure where he goes, but I believe that wherever he goes, he will have more upside than he did in Jacksonville (even before Garrard was named starter).

 
BeachBums said:
A noob question here, but why would any team trade for Leftwich if the Jags are going to release him tomorrow? Doesn't the salary in JAX go out the window once he's an FA?
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If a team wants him badly enough and thinks there will multiple franchises after Leftwich, then making the trade makes perfect sense.
 
As an inner divisional rival I always thought that Jacksonville was a pretty well run club with alot of class, but for them to do something like this really shocks me. Did Lefty do something wrong to deserve this?

 
Maybe the Vikings made the move for Holcomb a little too quickly?

I like Leftwich but not sure how much of a West Coast "quick release" QB he is.

 
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As an inner divisional rival I always thought that Jacksonville was a pretty well run club with alot of class, but for them to do something like this really shocks me. Did Lefty do something wrong to deserve this?
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Nah, he just makes too much money, the coach was never really comfortable with him, and the coach is on the hot seat if he doesn't show progress this year. The coach figures if he's going to go down, he might as well go down with his own guy.
 
vegasrobb said:
prymetyme25 said:
As an inner divisional rival I always thought that Jacksonville was a pretty well run club with alot of class, but for them to do something like this really shocks me. Did Lefty do something wrong to deserve this?
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Nah, he just makes too much money, the coach was never really comfortable with him, and the coach is on the hot seat if he doesn't show progress this year. The coach figures if he's going to go down, he might as well go down with his own guy.
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I understand that but why announce him as the starter before TC even started? Why not make it an open competition? Why not bring in a Culpepper? They gave the impression that they were going with Leftwich then pulled the rug right from under him thats just not cool. Seems alittle Vendictive to me.
 
A homer, but I wouldn't mind him coming to Chicago. Solid insurance in case Rex bolts after 2007 (going back to FL entirely possible, especially with all 3 Florida teams having questionable future QB's -- I think Beck, a 2nd round pick, will have to show something in 2007.).

 
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vegasrobb said:
prymetyme25 said:
As an inner divisional rival I always thought that Jacksonville was a pretty well run club with alot of class, but for them to do something like this really shocks me. Did Lefty do something wrong to deserve this?
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Nah, he just makes too much money, the coach was never really comfortable with him, and the coach is on the hot seat if he doesn't show progress this year. The coach figures if he's going to go down, he might as well go down with his own guy.
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I understand that but why announce him as the starter before TC even started? Why not make it an open competition? Why not bring in a Culpepper? They gave the impression that they were going with Leftwich then pulled the rug right from under him thats just not cool. Seems alittle Vendictive to me.
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This is the problem many of us Jaguar fans are having with this whole situation.
 
For the record, John Clayton says the leading teams are Baltimore and Atlanta. But he also said that Andrew Walter is a hot commodity, with Atlanta and Jacksonville both very interested in acquiring his services (he would be reunited with Dirk Koetter in JAX obviously).

I think there are three buckets of teams that could land Leftwich:

Tier-1...Teams that Leftwich could conceivably start for THIS YEAR at some point

Tier-2...Teams that would love to have him as a QB2 with an eye toward taking over/competing for the job in 2008

Tier-3...Teams whereby Leftwich would be the clear backup (no chance of winning the job), but who are contenders and Lefty could justify sitting on the bench with an eye toward winning a Super Bowl



Tier-1

Atlanta -- Obviously the Joey Harrington lovefest notwithstanding, Harrington is one of the few veteran starting QBs in the league that Leftwich has clearly outplayed thus far in his career
Kansas City -- Brodie Croyle couldn't translate the team's optimism for him into on-field play. While Damon Huard has the heart of a lion and can manage the game; he's not going to lead the Chiefs deep into the playoffs. Leftwich might not either, but it would be worth the Chiefs finding out
Minnesota -- I know a lot of people are going to argue that Brad Childress has the full confidence in young Tarvaris Jackson. But that kind of went out the window for me when they brought in veteran Kelly Holcomb from Philly last week

Tier-2

Baltimore -- McNair is aging, Leftwich could come in and take over in 2008 or at least compete for the job
Chicago -- If Grossman struggles again this year, no one can convince me they won't at least open up the job in 2008
Green Bay Packers -- If the team isn't sure or really isn't sold on Rodgers, Lefty could come in and back up this year, with the hope Favre retires after the season
Tampa Bay -- Is there a QB Jon Gruden wouldn't look at?

Tier-3

Cincinnati -- This makes so much sense; they are a contender and Doug Johnson is a horrendous backup to their franchise passer
Seattle -- This comes down to whether the reports that Seneca Wallace is going to play WR a lot come true. If not, this makes no sense. If so, the 'hawks need a quality backup b/c Greene can't handle job
New Orleans -- Jamie Martin just isn't competent enough to keep the Saints high octane offense going if Brees got hurt
New York Giants -- All apologies to Jared Lorenzen, but the Giants slim playoff hopes hinge on Manning being very good and staying healthy
 
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