Report: Leftwich to Falcons

[Blue Star]

Before week one started I was sure that the Falcons would be smart enough to grab him at QB. These idiots waited two weeks after Joey Harrington misfired away.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Blue Star

Before week one started I was sure that the Falcons would be smart enough to grab him at QB. These idiots waited two weeks after Joey Harrington misfired away.

I think there are financial savings if you wait until after the first game. I could be wrong, but I think if he's signed before the first game, you have to pay him what he is owed under his contract with Jax. If you wait, you can pay the minimum. I thought that was why we waited until after the Dolphins game to sign Caldwell.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I think there are financial savings if you wait until after the first game. I could be wrong, but I think if he's signed before the first game, you have to pay him what he is owed under his contract with Jax. If you wait, you can pay the minimum. I thought that was why we waited until after the Dolphins game to sign Caldwell.

I think that's exactly right. Plus, from what I hear, Leftwich was holding out for the best deal out there. I don't that he got the best deal, though. I just know that he supposedly had a bit of a "I don't need to sign with anyone if I don't want to" attitude.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Blue Star

Before week one started I was sure that the Falcons would be smart enough to grab him at QB. These idiots waited two weeks after Joey Harrington misfired away.

I think deep down they want to earn the right to draft Brian Brohm.

[Cowell]

Yeah, IF he can put together a whole season. I haven't watched or heard much about Atlanta this year but I don't think their line is pretty good. He is going to be getting hit. He has a tendency to get hurt.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I think deep down they want to earn the right to draft Brian Brohm.

That should work out well for them (getting the #1 pick).

They really do have to plan for a future without Vick.

[Cowell]

Haha, that would go over well with the players. "Ok guys we are aiming to get the #1 draft pick this year so lets try not to win." Either way I don't think they will be good for at least another couple years.