[vincesanity82]

With the Jaguars facing tough economic times, they must take a close look at quarterback Byron Leftwich's $5.145 million base salary this year.
Once Leftwich takes his first snap in a regular-season game, that salary is guaranteed for the year. If coach Jack Del Rio has Leftwich on a three or four-game leash, the Jaguars would be better off cutting the quarterback now rather than risk having him as a high-paid backup.
When asked after the Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers how long he could stick with Leftwich, Del Rio said that was a "hypothetical" question. But if he isn't committed to Leftwich for 16 games, the Jaguars are risking a lot of money by starting the season with him as the starter.


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[bears9]

Didn't they name him the starter yesterday?

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by bears9

Didn't they name him the starter yesterday?

hes supposed to be the starter since the begining from what del rio has said in the past, how quickly money can change our minds, its not set in stone but it looks like a possibility..

[G.O.D.F.A.T.H.A.]

Looks like Lefti has been cut. The Jags have a strong running game though so they shouldn't worry.

[Nuke]

I think David Garrard is young, big and more resistant to injury. Leftwich never could keep himself healthy and that makes his salary an albatross and according to the ESPN ticker, one that's about to be cut or traded.