Falcons sign Leftwich - The Orange Mane

Broncos123 · 09-18-2007, 04:16 PM

POSTED 3:25 p.m. EDT, September 18, 2007

FALCONS SIGN LEFTWICH

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Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent quarterback Byron Leftwich to a two-year deal. Terms are not yet available.

Leftwich was abruptly dumped by the Jaguars on September 1, one day after announcing that he'd be cut or traded. The Ravens showed some interest in the seventh overall pick in the 2003 draft, but talks reportedly broke down after roughly 3.5 hours of negotiation.

In Atlanta, Leftwich could find himself playing sooner rather than later. Joey Harrington has been so-so so far, and the Falcons will want to figure out whether Leftwich can be the guy before the team positions itself to land Brian Brohm of Louisville, who was mentored until last season by new Falcons coach Bobby Petrino.

Jesterhole · 09-18-2007, 04:53 PM

Not a bad move. Harrington is never going to be more than an average backup.

Paladin · 09-18-2007, 06:30 PM

See. Hot Carl loses out again. He can't find his nuts at all, man.....

Jetmeck · 09-18-2007, 06:36 PM

Typical dumbass Chiefs.

TheChamp24 · 09-18-2007, 06:38 PM

Leftwich sucks anyways, big whoop. Falcons should've just rided it out with Harrington and took Brohm #1 next year.

MechanicalBull · 09-18-2007, 07:38 PM

I never saw what people see in Leftwich. He will probably end up starting a few games but won't do any good for them.

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09-18-2007, 04:16 PM	#1
Broncos123 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 850	Falcons sign Leftwich POSTED 3:25 p.m. EDT, September 18, 2007 FALCONS SIGN LEFTWICH Profootballtalk.com Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent quarterback Byron Leftwich to a two-year deal. Terms are not yet available. Leftwich was abruptly dumped by the Jaguars on September 1, one day after announcing that he'd be cut or traded. The Ravens showed some interest in the seventh overall pick in the 2003 draft, but talks reportedly broke down after roughly 3.5 hours of negotiation. In Atlanta, Leftwich could find himself playing sooner rather than later. Joey Harrington has been so-so so far, and the Falcons will want to figure out whether Leftwich can be the guy before the team positions itself to land Brian Brohm of Louisville, who was mentored until last season by new Falcons coach Bobby Petrino.

09-18-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
Jesterhole Ring of Famer Ridin' the McFailboat... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,036	Not a bad move. Harrington is never going to be more than an average backup.

09-18-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,149	See. Hot Carl loses out again. He can't find his nuts at all, man.....

09-18-2007, 06:36 PM	#4
Jetmeck Not a Chief's board Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,376	Typical dumbass Chiefs.

09-18-2007, 06:38 PM	#5
TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,872	Leftwich sucks anyways, big whoop. Falcons should've just rided it out with Harrington and took Brohm #1 next year.

09-18-2007, 07:38 PM	#6
MechanicalBull Interesting Times Ahead Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,825	I never saw what people see in Leftwich. He will probably end up starting a few games but won't do any good for them.