Leftwich

[BURGH86STEEL]

Being reported that Steelers gave up 7th rounder for Leftwich. Good deal if it is true.

[The Man of Steel]

Re: Leftwich

Nice.

[calmkiller]

Re: Leftwich

On April 2, we listed for SportingNews.com five moves that should be made.  Though the suggestion that the Colts should sign Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill to an offer sheet took on a life of its own in San Diego, none of the deals had occurred.

Until now.

The Steelers have traded for quarterback Byron Leftwich, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  In return, the Steelers gave up only a seventh-round pick.

Leftwich presumably will compete with Dennis Dixon for the Week One starting job.  Leftwich also provides insurance in the event that Roethlisberger runs afoul of the terms of what is now expected to be a conditional suspension, with a hefty number of game (six or eight) potentially reduced to, say, four if he stays out of trouble.

Leftwich also would help round out a decent depth chart, in the event the Steelers trade Roethlisberger.

Leftwich joined the Steelers in 2008, after Charlie Batch broke a collarbone while running with the ball in a preseason game.  The seventh overall pick in the 2003 draft appeared in five games for the Steelers, generating a passer rating in excess of 100 and winning a Super Bowl ring.

[Herewegosteelers!]

Re: Leftwich

Good move. I like Dixon but Leftwich gives them a better chance to win if Ben is out for four games or more

[SteelCrazy]

Re: Leftwich

Is he here just for the suspension? Will he still remain on the team after it's over? Do we keep 4 QB's? If not, do we cut him, Batch, or Dixon? What kind of contract does he have?

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Leftwich

Is he here just for the suspension? Will he still remain on the team after it's over? Do we keep 4 QB's? If not, do we cut him, Batch, or Dixon? What kind of contract does he have?

i would think Batch is in danger of getting cut after Ben's suspension is over.

[Jooser]

Re: Leftwich

I think it's an excellent move, if true. Batch is just too old. Byron has a canon and I think he'll start while Ben is serving his time.

[Jooser]

Re: Leftwich

per PFT:

Steelers bring back Byron Leftwich
Posted by Mike Florio on April 20, 2010 5:47 PM ET
On April 2, we listed for SportingNews.com five moves that should be made. Though the suggestion that the Colts should sign Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill to an offer sheet took on a life of its own in San Diego, none of the deals had occurred.

Until now.

The Steelers have traded for quarterback Byron Leftwich, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In return, the Steelers gave up only a seventh-round pick.

Leftwich presumably will compete with Dennis Dixon for the Week One starting job. Leftwich also provides insurance in the event that Roethlisberger runs afoul of the terms of what is now expected to be a conditional suspension, with a hefty number of game (six or eight) potentially reduced to, say, four if he stays out of trouble.

Leftwich also would help round out a decent depth chart, in the event the Steelers trade Roethlisberger.

Leftwich joined the Steelers in 2008, after Charlie Batch broke a collarbone while running with the ball in a preseason game. The seventh overall pick in the 2003 draft appeared in five games for the Steelers, generating a passer rating in excess of 100 and winning a Super Bowl ring.

[BURGH86STEEL]

Re: Leftwich

Is he here just for the suspension? Will he still remain on the team after it's over? Do we keep 4 QB's? If not, do we cut him, Batch, or Dixon? What kind of contract does he have?

I think Batch will be the odd man out. He will go back to clip board duty if all the QB's remain healthy.

It will be more interesting to see who comes out of camp as the backup/starter for game one. I'd like to see what Dixon has with proper time to prepare for games. They might be able to trade him down the road if he plays well enough.

[Chadman]

Re: Leftwich

Insurance for after they trade Ben?

[Chadman]

Re: Leftwich

Actually, smart move. 7th rounders are nothing picks anyway- Leftwich WILL make the roster, so the Steelers get a contributing 7th round pick. Leftwich should start the games Ben misses.

If Ben was to get a 2 game suspension- would the Steelers have not just used Dixon and run the ball alot? Acquiring Leftwich could be the strongest indication yet that the Steelers expect Ben to miss some significant time.

8 weeks?

[BURGH86STEEL]

Re: Leftwich

Insurance for after they trade Ben?

Maybe if they get a good enough offer for Ben.

[SteelCrazy]

Re: Leftwich

Insurance for after they trade Ben?

You evil, evil man..............

[NW Steeler]

Re: Leftwich

This is concerning. Maybe the suspension will be longer than I was thinking it would be.

[BURGH86STEEL]

Re: Leftwich

Actually, smart move. 7th rounders are nothing picks anyway- Leftwich WILL make the roster, so the Steelers get a contributing 7th round pick. Leftwich should start the games Ben misses.

If Ben was to get a 2 game suspension- would the Steelers have not just used Dixon and run the ball alot? Acquiring Leftwich could be the strongest indication yet that the Steelers expect Ben to miss some significant time.

8 weeks?

I'd like to see Dixon win the job. Coaches like vets with experience so it will probably be Leftwich. It appears the QB position will be a position of strength this season like it was in 08.

I don't think Ben will be suspended for more then 4 games. Goodell/Steelers could give him 8 but he will be back in 4 for good behavior.