Leftwich to be Traded or released - The Orange Mane

Traveler · 08-31-2007, 04:49 PM

Per NFL Network. David Garrard named starter for the season. 5:30 PM EDT news conference scheduled.

Northman · 08-31-2007, 04:49 PM

What timing.

Man-Goblin · 08-31-2007, 04:50 PM

Wow. Big news. In my opinion, the Jaguars are doing the wrong thing.

Northman · 08-31-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

Wow. Big news. In my opinion, the Jaguars are doing the wrong thing.

Dont know about that. Leftwich really hasnt been that mind blowing since getting there.

Paladin · 08-31-2007, 04:51 PM

Now there is the new QB for the mullets......

(Jae) · 08-31-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis

Dont know about that. Leftwich really hasnt been that mind blowing since getting there.

Yeah, but Garrard sucks 10x more.

Man-Goblin · 08-31-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis

Dont know about that. Leftwich really hasnt been that mind blowing since getting there.

He's had something ridiculous like 4 O-coordinators in 4 years. I dunno, he has an absolute cannon of an arm and shows flashes. Sure, he's a statue and has a long release, but until last year the Jaguars never had any semblence of an o-line to give him time. Also, Garrard is a very, very average QB.

rovolution · 08-31-2007, 04:53 PM

Jags should have kept Brunell and just given him some more weapons to work w/ in old age IMO.

DeuceOfClub · 08-31-2007, 04:54 PM

Chiefs?

Northman · 08-31-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by (Jae)

Yeah, but Garrard sucks 10x more.

Well, obviously not since he is surplanting Leftwich. Evidently they see something in Garrad that they dont in Leftwich.

Paladin · 08-31-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rovolution

Jags should have kept Brunell and just given him some more weapons to work w/ in old age IMO.

What? Social Security?

Kaylore · 08-31-2007, 04:54 PM

I KNEW it! I bet I can find a post where I called this!

HEAV · 08-31-2007, 04:55 PM

ESPNews' Chris Mortensen reports that Byron Leftwich will be released or traded before the season.

It's amazing how poorly the Jaguars have handled their quarterback quandry the last two years. If Garrard had such a good shot, why waste first-team snaps on Leftwich all offseason? At least they finally made a choice. Leftwich's $5 million base salary and an uneven preseason were the deciding factors here. QB-hungry teams like Minnesota, Oakland, Kansas City, and Atlanta especially could show interest. 12-team redraft fantasy owners can drop Leftwich, although deep leaguers should wait to see where he goes.

David Garrard-QB-Jaguars Aug. 31 - 4:41 pm et

ESPNews reports David Garrard will be the Jaguars' starting QB this season, instead of Byron Leftwich.

Garrard is considerably cheaper, outplayed Leftwich in the preseason, and is more durable. This is a surprise given that Leftwich was with the first unit throughout training camp, but makes sense in the end. Leftwich will now likely be traded or released. Quinn Gray will likely stick as Garrard's backup. Because of Garrard's running ability, he's a solid late QB2 choice.
Related: Quinn Gray, Byron Leftwich

rovolution · 08-31-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

What? Social Security?

I always liked Brunell. Had a lot of respect for him after that playoff game in 1996.

Hes a legend down in that Jacksonville area. We built a o-line and provided weapons for some old geezer named Elway and he had a storybook ending.

Jags should have done the same for Brunell.

Northman · 08-31-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

He's had something ridiculous like 4 O-coordinators in 4 years. I dunno, he has an absolute cannon of an arm and shows flashes. Sure, he's a statue and has a long release, but until last year the Jaguars never had any semblence of an o-line to give him time. Also, Garrard is a very, very average QB.

Time will tell i guess. When ive seen Garrad fill in for Byron he does a better job of passing and running from the pocket. Maybe all Byron needs is a change of scenery but from what ive seen he just doesnt have it. Jeff George had a strong arm too but never panned out. Looks can be deceiving.

Kaylore · 08-31-2007, 04:57 PM

Maybe he'll sign with the Chiefs!

Northman · 08-31-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Maybe he'll sign with the Chiefs!

No. The Chiefs will stay with their go to guy Huard. leftwich cant hold Huard's jock.

HEAV · 08-31-2007, 05:02 PM

The Bucs collect QB's. So I can see Chucky calling Left for a tryout.

Traveler · 08-31-2007, 05:03 PM

Might be Atlanta bound....

crowebomber · 08-31-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Traveler

Might be Atlanta bound....

I was thinking the same thing. That would be a smart move for them to get a solid veteran in case Joey Harrington plays like, uh, Joey Harrington.

Orange_Beard · 08-31-2007, 05:08 PM

Chefs or Falcons

REB · 08-31-2007, 05:13 PM

I had a feeling this was coming. In one of my drafts last week we had to draft and retain 3 QB's (Why I dunno) and for my third QB I nabbed Garrard. I mentioned to the guy who took Leftwich that it would not surprise me at all if the Jags decide to go with Garrard. I think Garrard is the better of the two myself.

Northman · 08-31-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by REB

I had a feeling this was coming. I one of my drafts last week we had to draft and retain 3 QB's (Why I dunno) and for my third QB I nabbed Garrard. I mentioned to the guy who took Leftwich that it would not surprise me at all if the Jags decide to go with Garrard. I think Garrard is the better of the two myself.

The Jags would agree with you as it seems.

Kaylore · 08-31-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by REB

I had a feeling this was coming. In one of my drafts last week we had to draft and retain 3 QB's (Why I dunno) and for my third QB I nabbed Garrard. I mentioned to the guy who took Leftwich that it would not surprise me at all if the Jags decide to go with Garrard. I think Garrard is the better of the two myself.

What's funny is that in our OM mock draft where each person has a team I got the Jags and the first thing I wanted to do was trade Byron for a pick and then try and draft a QB. We weren't allowed to trade players, so they shot that down, but it's weird that they're doing what I thought they needed to do. Anyone that has watched Byron knows he's like a a poor man's Drew Bledsoe. If he didn't keep getting injured he'd be ok, but to have someone so immobile and slow prone to injury just shows this was the right choice for the Jags.

SportinOne · 08-31-2007, 05:25 PM

I really don't want to see him in KC. He's not quick at all but his arm scares the hell out of me.

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08-31-2007, 04:49 PM	#2
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Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I KNEW it! I bet I can find a post where I called this!

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HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	ESPNews' Chris Mortensen reports that Byron Leftwich will be released or traded before the season. It's amazing how poorly the Jaguars have handled their quarterback quandry the last two years. If Garrard had such a good shot, why waste first-team snaps on Leftwich all offseason? At least they finally made a choice. Leftwich's $5 million base salary and an uneven preseason were the deciding factors here. QB-hungry teams like Minnesota, Oakland, Kansas City, and Atlanta especially could show interest. 12-team redraft fantasy owners can drop Leftwich, although deep leaguers should wait to see where he goes. David Garrard-QB-Jaguars Aug. 31 - 4:41 pm et ESPNews reports David Garrard will be the Jaguars' starting QB this season, instead of Byron Leftwich. Garrard is considerably cheaper, outplayed Leftwich in the preseason, and is more durable. This is a surprise given that Leftwich was with the first unit throughout training camp, but makes sense in the end. Leftwich will now likely be traded or released. Quinn Gray will likely stick as Garrard's backup. Because of Garrard's running ability, he's a solid late QB2 choice. Related: Quinn Gray, Byron Leftwich

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Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Maybe he'll sign with the Chiefs!

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HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	The Bucs collect QB's. So I can see Chucky calling Left for a tryout.

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Traveler Traveling Man! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Might be Atlanta bound....

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SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,422	I really don't want to see him in KC. He's not quick at all but his arm scares the hell out of me.