Q.B. competition?

Dirtbag59 · 04-04-2009, 03:07 PM

I first thought this thread was going to be a troll. However as long as they make it clear that Leftwich is here as a backup and not as someone who's competing for a starting job then it should at least be interesting.

Gmanc711 · 04-04-2009, 03:13 PM

I have no problem with this. I actually kind of like Leftwitch, he's coming in as the #2... and as much as I like Collins for the miracle 2007 run, I really don't think he's that good. I think he thrived because of Saunders system that year.

GMScud · 04-04-2009, 03:57 PM

I figured he'd end up a lower-tier starter, but he's been on the market a while without much interest, so I guess not. If he's content to be a backup, fine with me. He's 8 years younger than Collins.

I bet Jax regrets cutting ties with him after Garrard's performance last year.

elamin24 · 04-04-2009, 03:57 PM

this is the redskins here...we will cut colt! He is the new Tim Hassleback

Ruhskins · 04-04-2009, 04:01 PM

If there was even a hint of Leftwich being a #1, Florio would have been on it like flies to shit. And as far as my comment earlier regarding the Jets or Bucs, well maybe those teams would have approached Leftwich already. Oh well, moving on.

MTK · 04-04-2009, 04:43 PM

Insurance policy in case JC falters. Nothing more.

Stuck in TX · 04-04-2009, 05:44 PM

Brennan is unproven, and Collins is not a starter and will not be competing to be one. With Campbell in his contract year and Leftwich wanting the starting job, he will serve as a catalyst to JC. Not only does he need to have a great year to receive a longterm contract, but he needs to have a great game every game to remain the starter. Insurance, and a catalyst. That is it. There will be no Leftwich era in the D.C. area I can pretty much guarantee it.

SirClintonPortis · 04-04-2009, 05:49 PM

Slow release? Zorn can fix that up in a jiffy. Collins is a Saunders Coryell guy, not a WCO guy. He may not have anywhere else to go besides Pittsburgh or here anyway.

GTripp0012 · 04-04-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Slow release? Zorn can fix that up in a jiffy.

First rule that you are taught at any sort of H.S. QB Camp is that you never f with a guy's delivery. Leftwich has shown that he can be productive at every level despite it, so just accept it as a necessary evil.

If his arm strength starts to go in 2 or 3 years, he might decline really fast. But right now, he can still make up for having a slow release by having a gun.

SmootSmack · 04-04-2009, 05:58 PM

No matter what he was told, it'd be hard to think he wouldn't at least get a shot to compete for the starting role.

Still, I say we go with what we have.

Dblock804 · 04-04-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No matter what he was told, it'd be hard to think he wouldn't at least get a shot to compete for the starting role.

Still, I say we go with what we have.

Yeah man. No one on that level wants to be back up. Ramsey got the nod ,and after he scratched is finger he never started for us again. I'm just sayin JC might not have everyone's support, that's it. After last week how can you not agree. Cutler IMO is no better than JC, so why the change?

GTripp0012 · 04-04-2009, 06:49 PM

Unlike Jay Cutler, Byron Leftwich is a guy who could play really, really well when we need him, without costing us an obscene amount of draft picks.

Plus, at age 29, he's not really a threat to Campbell as the future of the franchise, at least, not in the way that Snyder's ego is.

Right now, if Collins ever has to play for us, at his age, we're in deep trouble. Leftwich could hold down the fort if necessary. So I like a potential move from that perspective.

I don't like the timing of this, given that the last thing we need to do right now is anything to make Campbell feel like his job is being challenged. We could have done this last month.

Nflnick11 · 04-04-2009, 08:10 PM

I don't like Collins, I love Brennan I like Campbell in a different system I like leftwitch in a different system..so what am I saying, cut collins and start Brennan

redskinjim · 04-05-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nflnick11

I don't like Collins, I love Brennan I like Campbell in a different system I like leftwitch in a different system..so what am I saying, cut collins and start Brennan

cant do that.cambell will start no matter what.

SkinDogg · 04-06-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nflnick11

I don't like Collins, I love Brennan I like Campbell in a different system I like leftwitch in a different system..so what am I saying, cut collins and start Brennan

What do you love about Colt Brennan?

04-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	re: Q.B. competition? I figured he'd end up a lower-tier starter, but he's been on the market a while without much interest, so I guess not. If he's content to be a backup, fine with me. He's 8 years younger than Collins. I bet Jax regrets cutting ties with him after Garrard's performance last year. __________________ Tardy

04-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
elamin24 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 170	re: Q.B. competition? this is the redskins here...we will cut colt! He is the new Tim Hassleback __________________ good news for people who like bad news

04-04-2009, 04:01 PM	#5
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,378	re: Q.B. competition? If there was even a hint of Leftwich being a #1, Florio would have been on it like flies to shit. And as far as my comment earlier regarding the Jets or Bucs, well maybe those teams would have approached Leftwich already. Oh well, moving on. __________________ R.I.P. #21

04-04-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
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04-04-2009, 05:44 PM	#7
Stuck in TX Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 39 Posts: 545	re: Q.B. competition? Brennan is unproven, and Collins is not a starter and will not be competing to be one. With Campbell in his contract year and Leftwich wanting the starting job, he will serve as a catalyst to JC. Not only does he need to have a great year to receive a longterm contract, but he needs to have a great game every game to remain the starter. Insurance, and a catalyst. That is it. There will be no Leftwich era in the D.C. area I can pretty much guarantee it. __________________ We will miss you Sean. RIP 1983-2007 REMEMBER VT Go Hokies

04-04-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	re: Q.B. competition? I first thought this thread was going to be a troll. However as long as they make it clear that Leftwich is here as a backup and not as someone who's competing for a starting job then it should at least be interesting. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

04-04-2009, 03:13 PM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	re: Q.B. competition? I have no problem with this. I actually kind of like Leftwitch, he's coming in as the #2... and as much as I like Collins for the miracle 2007 run, I really don't think he's that good. I think he thrived because of Saunders system that year. __________________ #21

04-04-2009, 05:49 PM	#8
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	re: Q.B. competition? Slow release? Zorn can fix that up in a jiffy. Collins is a Saunders Coryell guy, not a WCO guy. He may not have anywhere else to go besides Pittsburgh or here anyway.

04-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Q.B. competition? No matter what he was told, it'd be hard to think he wouldn't at least get a shot to compete for the starting role. Still, I say we go with what we have. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

04-04-2009, 06:49 PM	#12
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	re: Q.B. competition? Unlike Jay Cutler, Byron Leftwich is a guy who could play really, really well when we need him, without costing us an obscene amount of draft picks. Plus, at age 29, he's not really a threat to Campbell as the future of the franchise, at least, not in the way that Snyder's ego is. Right now, if Collins ever has to play for us, at his age, we're in deep trouble. Leftwich could hold down the fort if necessary. So I like a potential move from that perspective. I don't like the timing of this, given that the last thing we need to do right now is anything to make Campbell feel like his job is being challenged. We could have done this last month. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

04-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#13
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	re: Q.B. competition? I don't like Collins, I love Brennan I like Campbell in a different system I like leftwitch in a different system..so what am I saying, cut collins and start Brennan

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