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am I the only one that watches races for the wrecks? yea I paid to see that. remember Theisman, AHHGGG. I still have nightmares about Monday Night Meltdown! I was so into the Matt Leinart era starting in Arizona.
I 'm so glad the Kurt Warner Era happened after his shakey start in AZ, remember Josh started in front of Kurt a couple times! count your blessing and remember your history. spoiled this fanbase is not. at least I'm happy Matt is here at all.
I have him graded borderline elite because He has no glaring weaknesses at 6'5" and 232 lbs. He is not the best in the NFL at any one QB skill set besides maybe rolling right or left and passing on the run accurate enough. But he is not the worse at any one QB skill set either,
Matt is 2 years away from his prime in experience with playtime Kurt earned, it wasn't given away. But Matt is great enouggh to go all the way now with the core skill players of Fitz and Beanie and our SB/playoff oline that if it aint broke don't fix it.
Matts draft scout
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/415213
Leinart is one of the elite performers in the collegiate ranks. He was the unquestioned leader of the most dominating team in the country and led the squad in its quest for a third consecutive national title. The left-handed quarterback recovered from left elbow surgery that forced him to miss 2005 spring drills. He also dealt well with the loss of his mentor, offensive coordinator Norm Chow, who left for the same position in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans.
Analysis
Positives: Has an athletic frame and while not overly muscled, he has good thigh and calf thickness, long arms, large hands and good mobility in the pocket … Has the foot work needed to get to his throwing point quickly … Has a compact release, keeping the ball high to unleash deep tosses with ease … Puts good velocity behind his tosses and is good at getting the ball over the outside shoulder of his target … Displays good touch and timing on his passes, showing good improvement in waiting for plays to develop rather than forcing the ball into a crowd in 2004 … Cool under pressure and has enough short area speed to step up to avoid the pass rush … Has good command on the field and in the huddle … His short touch allows him to hit his receivers in stride … Gets good trajectory and velocity behind his long throws … Makes good adjustment calls at the line of scrimmage and shows a good feel for the edge rush and inside blitzes … Does a good job of looking off his primary target to locate the secondary receivers … Has enough mobility to roll out in either direction … Runs with a normal stride, building to top speed on occasions when he runs with the ball … Has the leg strength to break tackles … Good decision maker who will absorb a few hits while waiting for his targets to get open.
Negatives: Further medical evaluation is needed on his left arm (elbow) … Has good short area mobility, but lacks the second gear needed to elude when running with the ball … Patient in the pocket, but is not a threat as a ball carrier … When he does roll out in the pocket, he needs to do a better job of protecting the ball … Will wave the ball around and does not secure it before trying to run up field, resulting in a few fumbles … Has functional arm strength, but will hang the ball up at times when trying to fire deep over the middle.
You certainly have a way with words.
