[vincesanity82]

Free agent Byron Leftwich says he's lost 25 pounds and wants to join a team for training camp.
His first Rotoworld post in 17 weeks. Dropping 25 lbs off his playing weight would put Leftwich at 6'5/225 and possibly enhance his mobility. Bears personnel director Bobby DePaul called Leftwich "an interesting guy," but the 28-year-old QB hasn't had so much as a free agent visit. Perhaps Chicago will give him a call if Kyle Orton doesn't separate himself this summer.

Washington Times - Leftwich stuck in limbo

[Lefty Noob]

Trimming down and improving his mobility are all well and good, but he also needs to prove that he can be durable.

[Bette]

Dont think losing weight is going to help him that much. Later in the season if someone's starter goes down, I can see him getting a call then.

[NASCAR Gnome]

Dropping weight, increasing mobility and fitness are all fine and well but the reason why Leftwich will never amount to a viable pro QB is simple:

It takes him a WEEK to crank up and throw the friggin' ball!

Dan Marino could not run a lick but is a Hall-of-Famer because he had one of the quickest releases ever seen... now think of Leftwich as the polar opposite of Marino and you'll understand why pro scouts and GMs are very reluctant to invest in him.

The slow release is also a major reason why he gets plastered all the time. He holds onto the ball too long!