Leftwich out of JAX?

Post #1 » by **Icness** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:32 pm

Mortensen is reporting that Garrard won the starting gig and that Leftwich is being shopped. No takers and he will likely be released. Very intriguing development for teams in need of QB help, if the asking price is reasonable.

Post #2 » by **GYBE** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:48 pm

They should've drafted Quinn. Garrard just isn't that good.

NeedsMoreCheese · Post #3 » by **NeedsMoreCheese** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:49 pm

Hmm hes worlds better than that 70 year old clipboard holder the cowboys currently have as a backup. That would be nice.

SpeedyG · Post #4 » by **SpeedyG** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:36 pm

I wish Byron the best of luck. He deserves a better chance, and a better fan base who would appreciate him.

treiz · Post #5 » by **treiz** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:29 pm

GYBE wrote:They should've drafted Quinn. Garrard just isn't that good.

Maybe it was all part of their plan, they'd hope for Garrard to suck, and draft Brohm.

Post #6 » by **JaxMagic** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:30 pm

SpeedyG wrote:I wish Byron the best of luck. He deserves a better chance, and a better fan base who would appreciate him.

Agreed completely, as a Jags fan I favored him over Garrard, so I wish the both of them the best of luck. I think Leftwich can be a very good quarterback, he just needs a better supporting cast than he had in Jax. The Jag's offense wasn't built for a slow, immobile QB due to the weak pass blocking o-line and recievers that struggle creating seperation. As for ironing, ESPN is reporting the Jags might bring Brunell back.

SpeedyG · Post #7 » by **SpeedyG** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 12:12 am

treiz wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Maybe it was all part of their plan, they'd hope for Garrard to suck, and draft Brohm.

Or Tim Tebow :banghead:

Wizards2Lottery · Post #8 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 12:13 am

Surprising. Gerrard sucks. Dude got benched against the Chiefs in the last game of the season for Quinn friggin Gray. He screwed the Jags chances of making the playoffs last year with three bad games to end the season.

Post #9 » by **FNQ** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 12:35 am

Wow... that is nuts, really. Former 1st round pick, a starter, and he gets the axe for Garrard. I think Leftwich is a better than average QB in the NFL, shouldnt be long before he finds a backup gig and then hopefully a chance to compete for a starting gig next year.

El Turco · Post #10 » by **El Turco** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 12:48 am

falcons should go after leftwich

Post #11 » by **kingofthecourt67** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 1:15 am

Dolphins?

jumanji · Post #12 » by **jumanji** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 1:20 am

Seems premature to give up on Leftwich so soon. They didnt exactly have the most consistant receivers there. As for getting Brohm there are a lot of teams mentioned for that guy.

Fatty · Post #13 » by **Fatty** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 1:25 am

I always thought Byron was much better than garrad, but I also heard Leftwitch had like a size 6 shoe. JAX really has a killer D, O-Line, D-Line, Special teams, Run game but shaky QB and WR situations like the Vikings.

Post #14 » by **J.Kim** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 2:08 am

This is honestly a relief for me. I fear Leftwich as a starter for the Jags more than Garrard as a starter for the Jags.

Monkeyfeng06 · Post #15 » by **Monkeyfeng06** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 3:29 am

i wish him the best.

Post #16 » by **Icness** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 10:52 am

How bad must it suck to get cut right before the season starts in a contract year.

What's really sad about this timing is that he could have been the starter in Minnesota had the Jags made this decision even one week ago. I haven't heard anything about possible destinations, but here's one I guarantee will explore him that most people won't consider--the New York Giants. I know people in that org who think Eli needs a challenge to his job to keep him focused, and they don't have that. At worst he's a cheap backup if he'll accept that.

Monkeyfeng06 · Post #17 » by **Monkeyfeng06** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 11:32 am

icness, give me your analysis on byron leftwich! i'm eager to hear.

jumanji · Post #18 » by **jumanji** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 3:54 pm

The thing that sort of surprises me is that David Garrard hasnt proven squat yet, to me this opens the door for a completely differant signal caller down the road. Personally dont like this move at all.

Post #19 » by **Manhattan Project** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 4:23 pm

So essentially this comes down to another year wasted for this defense? Leftwich was easily the better QB, it has taken the WR's how long to help him out in the slightest bit. Jones and Williams have been quite disappointing thus far. Heck Garrard might suck it up so much that Jones becomes the QB of this team. Not really, but still Leftwich will land on another team and probably be in a better situation after all. Chiefs could be a solid fit imo...

Post #20 » by **Next Coming** » Sat Sep 1, 2007 6:47 pm

Tough decision.

And one that could ultimately end up being the nail in Del Rio's coaching career with the Jaguars.

Hopefully Leftwitch catches on with a team like the Chiefs or the Buccaneers.

That's what happens when you team up a immoblie, slow-releasing QB with WR's that aren't quick in and out of thier cuts.