Team interested in Testaverde?
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Do we do a post of the year competition? If so, that's my nomination.
Cardsmasochist
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The AZ Republic is speculating, too.
Testaverde as Cards' backup?
Bob McManaman
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 8, 2007 01:54 PM
The Cardinals may be on the verge of turning to veteran NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde as the primary backup to starter Kurt Warner now that Matt Leinart is out indefinitely with a fractured left collarbone.
Multiple NFL sources told The Arizona Republic on Monday that Testaverde, who turns 44 next month, is on their short list of potential quarterbacks. Although his signing wasn't necessarily imminent, his experience would make him a welcome addition.
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he wants someone with considerable experience, and Testaverde, the first overall pick by Tampa Bay in 1987, has played in 226 career games over 20 seasons.
Testaverde is a free agent after spending last season as a backup with the New England Patriots. He is ranked in the top 10 in NFL history in four passing categories: sixth in career passing yardage (45,281), sixth in completions (3,693), eighth in touchdown passes (270) and seventh in pass attempts (6,529).
He also has a direct link to Whisenhunt. He played with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 and the New York Jets in 2000. Whisenhunt was an assistant coach on both teams.
Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley was with Testaverde during the 2004 season with the Dallas Cowboys, serving as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. That was Testaverde's last season as a full-time starter. He started 15 of 16 games and passed for 3,532 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Cowboys.
Cardinals starting center Al Johnson was Testaverde's starting center in Dallas. Johnson said Monday that bringing in Testaverde to back up Warner would be a smart move by management.
"Vinny's a real pro, he's as strong as an ox, and he's probably one of my favorite guys I've ever been around, just because of the way he handles himself, whether things were going good or things were going bad," Johnson said. "He's always the same person. He was never up and down. Whether we were getting cheered or booed, he was the same person in the huddle and he was the same person in the locker room."
DeAnna
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DeAnna
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Vinny Greenhead? Ugh... he must be like 50 years old.
Totally_Red
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I'm OK with Vinnie if he's in shape and hasn't got Alzheimers yet.
100%CardsFan
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No vinny please. I like Rattay. A local boy, still working out here in AZ, hungry to play and again... From the Great State of Arizona!!! Ink him!!
On a scale of 1-10, Vinny is a wash up old man..
100%CardsFan
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On a scale of 1-10, Ive been craving tamales all day.
TRW
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Too old IMO
Testaverde is so done. Just say no.
Rattay is not that great (obviously he is out of work), but he's not eligible for AARP benefits either.
Maybe Fiedler could uncork his elfin magic, who knows?
Bad, bad situation any way you slice it if Kurt goes down.
Testaverde is so done. Just say no.
Rattay is not that great (obviously he is out of work), but he's not eligible for AARP benefits either.
Maybe Fiedler could uncork his elfin magic, who knows?
Bad, bad situation any way you slice it if Kurt goes down.
az jam
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Rattay would be best for us. Experienced and solid, much better than the other options. Of course we will be better if Warner stays healthy.
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Rattay, IMO, would be the best option for us. He has starting experince and is a solid passer (80+ career QB rating).
Austin Zonie
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What would we have to give up to get one of the Raiders QB's? Or do they not fit the experience level we are looking for (Testaverde)?
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It's hard to get used to the idea that the guy we should bring in needn't be our QBOF. I reiterate my suggested job description; namely, if Kurt were to go down, the guy could come in with the potential of leading us to victory.
It can be an old guy - like Vinnie GB. Or it could be a relatively young, heady guy with good mobility and decent accuracy, who can come into a game and make things happen.
Whatever works.
So far, Wiz has been pushing the right buttons. Got to accede to his experience, wisdom and judgment in selecting the right backup QB.
It can be an old guy - like Vinnie GB. Or it could be a relatively young, heady guy with good mobility and decent accuracy, who can come into a game and make things happen.
Whatever works.
So far, Wiz has been pushing the right buttons. Got to accede to his experience, wisdom and judgment in selecting the right backup QB.
az jam
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Why would we want any of them??? Walters has been a bust. McCown has not shown anything. Let's go with someone like Rattay. Solid and experienced.
bratwurst
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If we bring in Testaverde, I think we should also bring in Flutie to be the drop kicker.
cardsfanmd
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I can see Whiz doing that.
PACardsFan
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If we can convince Jaws to leave MNF, he might be just what the doctor ordered.
cardsfanmd
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I hear Joe Namath has sobered up, why not give him a shot.
Hey what about Tony Banks.
PHXDragon
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Rattay sucks. Couldn't even make it as a 3rd string titan. No thanks.
TheCardFan
Things have changed.
The Titans don't have a 3rd string QB.
CardNots
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I'm sure the cheerleaders are a little nervous about the above statement. I understand they will be putting a lawyer on retainer today.
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The Cards are now petitioning the NFL to remove all women from the stadium during games.
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