Leftwich or Ramsey?

BleedBurgundy · 02-25-2004, 04:37 PM

Here's the question, would you rather have Byron Leftwich or Ramsey as your QB? Obviously the Jags thought they were better off with the rook over Brunell, so does our front office honestly consider Leftwich superior to Ramsey? Ramsey has 2 years experience, seems ready for a great season, assuming Bugel gets the wrinkles in the o-line ironed out and has a great character. Leftwich doesn't have the same arm strength and has a pair of creaking knees already. Do the Jags know something we don't? It's not like Brunell is the answer to all of our prayers, QB was not even close to a glaring need except that Gibbs wanted a proven veteran in the line-up.

SmootSmack · 02-25-2004, 04:42 PM

I think it was as much a financial decision as anything else to go with Leftwich over Brunell. The Jags are in a rebuilding mode (though I think they're really going to surprise a lot of people next year, could be the Panthers of 2004), and financially Brunell was more of a burden than that team needed or wanted.

BleedBurgundy · 02-25-2004, 04:46 PM

Financial issues aside it seemed like Leftwich beat out Brunell last year, rebuilding mode or not.

Daseal · 02-25-2004, 05:17 PM

Leftwich is great, but I love the heart and dedication PR shows for this team!

BleedBurgundy · 02-25-2004, 05:24 PM

I'd go with Ramsey over Leftwich any day. Leftwich is a good QB, but I believe that Ramsey is much more of a proven commodity. I've never seen a player take a beating like he did last year. Leftwich wouldn't have lasted 3 weeks with that punishment. His legs couldn't have taken it.

MTK · 02-25-2004, 05:29 PM

I'd take Ramsey myself but I think both are going to be very good QB's in this league for a long time.

Gmanc711 · 02-25-2004, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Leftwich is great, but I love the heart and dedication PR shows for this team!

I agree with you 100%. Its hard to tell, I mean they both showed some great flashes, despite niether winning many games last year. I really think the Jags are gonna be a dominate team next year though. I honestly think Ramsey has the ability to beat out Brunell this year as well, I just hope he brings it with him to camp. The Jags really had no reason to play Brunell last season, they knew they werent going anywhere, and that Leftiwtch was their franchise qb ( sound fimilar ) haha.

BrunellFan · 02-25-2004, 07:12 PM

Its too early to tell with both of them. If Ramsey gets the start this season, he will put up a better rating, while Leftwich will put up more yards, TDs.

Remember, Ramsey's numbers are going to be more conservative in the future because our offense is going to be give it to Portis again again again...

02-25-2004, 04:37 PM	#1
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Leftwich or Ramsey? Here's the question, would you rather have Byron Leftwich or Ramsey as your QB? Obviously the Jags thought they were better off with the rook over Brunell, so does our front office honestly consider Leftwich superior to Ramsey? Ramsey has 2 years experience, seems ready for a great season, assuming Bugel gets the wrinkles in the o-line ironed out and has a great character. Leftwich doesn't have the same arm strength and has a pair of creaking knees already. Do the Jags know something we don't? It's not like Brunell is the answer to all of our prayers, QB was not even close to a glaring need except that Gibbs wanted a proven veteran in the line-up.

02-25-2004, 04:42 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I think it was as much a financial decision as anything else to go with Leftwich over Brunell. The Jags are in a rebuilding mode (though I think they're really going to surprise a lot of people next year, could be the Panthers of 2004), and financially Brunell was more of a burden than that team needed or wanted.

02-25-2004, 04:46 PM	#3
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Financial issues aside it seemed like Leftwich beat out Brunell last year, rebuilding mode or not.

02-25-2004, 05:17 PM	#4
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Leftwich is great, but I love the heart and dedication PR shows for this team!

02-25-2004, 05:24 PM	#5
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	I'd go with Ramsey over Leftwich any day. Leftwich is a good QB, but I believe that Ramsey is much more of a proven commodity. I've never seen a player take a beating like he did last year. Leftwich wouldn't have lasted 3 weeks with that punishment. His legs couldn't have taken it.

02-25-2004, 05:29 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,363	I'd take Ramsey myself but I think both are going to be very good QB's in this league for a long time.

02-25-2004, 07:12 PM	#8
BrunellFan Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 334	Its too early to tell with both of them. If Ramsey gets the start this season, he will put up a better rating, while Leftwich will put up more yards, TDs. Remember, Ramsey's numbers are going to be more conservative in the future because our offense is going to be give it to Portis again again again...

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