Updated: Discuss our Backup QB Situation (formerly Byron Leftwich)

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I read on PFT that approximately 1/3rd of the league would be interested in Leftwich as a starter... but i havent heard anything about him wanting to play here. I think some people assume that because he grew up in DC, but i havent seen it anywhere.

I dont think Campbell is the answer at QB here if we keep Zorns West Coast Offense, but Leftwich would not really be that much of an upgrade. One of the reasons the Jags got rid of him was that he wasnt doing well in Musgraves WCO... what makes you think he would do well in our offense here?

The only way id bring in Leftwich is if we, realizing Campbell is an ill-fit for the WCO, had already traded Campbell to someone for draft picks and we needed a stop-gap starter for 1-2 years while Zorn grooms Brennan. In that scenario, Leftwich would come cheaper than any of the other QBs with WCO experience on the market. I certainly wouldnt hand the job over to him though. Id make him compete with Collins for the job and it wouldnt surprise me one bit if Collins won. And thats not because i beleive in Collins - it shows my complete lack of confidence in Leftwich. That said, i'm 100% behind any plan where our FO trades Campbell for a 2nd round pick.

I read it in the Washington Times the other day. Leftwich was quick enough to beat us this year. I'm waiting until next season to have my final say on Campbell. The FO is too.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I read it in the Washington Times the other day. Leftwich was quick enough to beat us this year. I'm waiting until next season to have my final say on Campbell. The FO is too.

The Steelers dont run the WCO. their offense doesnt require quick releases. Their offense is the kind of offense we should have stuck with if we wanted Campbell to succeed here.