[Full Cougar]

Byron Leftwich is leaving behind his backup role on a championship team with hopes of starting in Tampa Bay.
The Buccaneers signed the free-agent quarterback to a two-year deal Monday.
Leftwich, heading into his seventh NFL season, was a backup for Ben with the Steelers last year and threw for two touchdowns and a 104.3 rating in a limited role. He’ll get $7.5 million over two years for the Bucs.

[Bette]

Is this a smart move for Leftwich or not? I cant make up my mind. He looked better in the games he played lately.

[Full Cougar]

Originally Posted by Bette

Is this a smart move for Leftwich or not? I cant make up my mind. He looked better in the games he played lately.

I think it is. Do you think he had any shot starting over Big Ben?

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Full Cougar

I think it is. Do you think he had any shot starting over Big Ben?

No, not unless Big Ben got hurt.

[Full Cougar]

Originally Posted by Bette

No, not unless Big Ben got hurt.

Exactly. So good move.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Full Cougar

Exactly. So good move.

Actually, I know its a good move. He stands a great chance of starting in Tampa.
Just trying to get some discussion going with a question with an obvious answer. Thanks for killing it!

[Full Cougar]

Originally Posted by Bette

Actually, I know its a good move. He stands a great chance of starting in Tampa.
Just trying to get some discussion going with a question with an obvious answer. Thanks for killing it!

I try that all the time and you kill it. The Brett Favre being top 2 thing?

[mike honcho]

Originally Posted by Bette

Actually, I know its a good move. He stands a great chance of starting in Tampa.
Just trying to get some discussion going with a question with an obvious answer. Thanks for killing it!

If he's getting $7.5 million for 2 years I would say he's their starter.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Full Cougar

I try that all the time and you kill it. The Brett Favre being top 2 thing?

Ok, we're even now, right?

[Bette]

Originally Posted by mike honcho

If he's getting $7.5 million for 2 years I would say he's their starter.

They may go through the motions of making it an open competition for the starting position, but yes, I believe you are right. Tampa doesnt have anyone that can give him a run for his money anyway.

[GoBears51]

I see him doing better than he was with the Jaguars.