Post-gazette.com: Steelers backup QB Leftwich in talks with Redskins(M.E.T.)

[Hooper]

I actually like this move. Instant QB competition. He has a slow release but unlike JC he sees the whole field and makes quick decisions. He killed us last year when he filled in for Big Ben.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09094/960661-100.stm

Byron Leftwich paid a visit to the Washington Redskins Friday and the two sides are talking about a contract.

Leftwich does not yet have an offer from the Steelers, where he was the backup quarterback last season after an injury to Charlie Batch in the preseason.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert, their director of football operations, have each said they'd like to re-sign both Leftwich and Batch. Both are unrestricted free agents.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

[SirClintonPortis]

Umm, didn't Vinny say vet min only after Haynesworth? He may not agree to that. Then again, maybe he'll give a hometown discount.

I don't mind him coming here. Using Zorn's moxie juice to save his career would be awesome.

[RammsteinSkins]

Awesome news. Great signing if it get's done.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

So, contract discussions, not a definite. Maybe change the title of this one.

I really hope we get him though. I've been a fan of his for a long time and was talking about this exact type of signing for us with a friend last night who happens to be a Steelers fan.

[LaRonDontLikeUgly]

How many times can you kick Jason Campbell in the nuts in one week?

Gotta root for the hometown heroes, though.... but I'm not sure how Leftwich would fit with our offense? Maybe I'm completely wrong and he has done well in the WCO before, but his style of play doesn't seem like the perfect fit...

[Zzj]

and what, we'll just cut collins?

leftwich has such a slow release too. i guess he's fairly accurate, but i don't really see the point.

[Arsenic]

awwwww shux

BL definitely lit us up, last year, when Pitt came to town. Infact, if i remember correctly, he was pretty damn impressive.

edit: BL: 145.8 passer rating

edit: CP was held to 51 yards

[DieselPwr44]

How many times can you kick Jason Campbell in the nuts in one week?

How is that a kick to JC?

Looks more like a younger vet to oust Collins....if this is true.

[The Full Monty]

could be a better back-up than Todd Collins.

[SirClintonPortis]

awwwww shux

BL definitely lit us up, last year, when Pitt came to town. Infact, if i remember correctly, he was pretty damn impressive.

He exposed Smoot. Nate Washington made the highlight reel that game....:doh::doh::doh:

[Metalhead387]

This is just one more move that shows Snyderatto doesn't trust or like Campbell, which is a shame because he showed glimpses of being a great QB last year. I wonder which QB we will cut if we sign him, my guess is Collins

[Hooper]

How is that a kick to JC?

Looks more like a younger vet to oust Collins....if this is true.

Exactly.

It gives us a security blanket with upside.

[dahottestbubu]

Leftwich? Is this a joke or what?

We don't need Campbell II!!!

[BAFGA]

I'm all for this move. If anything, it will push Campbell to perform, and it will quiet the Colt Cult because it will keep him 3rd string!

[Jbank31]

Jason Campbell will not be a Redskin very much longer. It doesn't matter how you feel about the guy, the Skins didn't offer him an extension and tried very heavily to trade him. He is done in Washington. My personal opinion is that the Skins will sign Leftwich for this year and move up in the draft to get Sanchez.

[Zzj]

Exactly.

It gives us a security blanket with upside.

I guess I can get on board with that. There's not much love for established vets on this team though.

[That Redskins Fan]

yes sign lord bryon... I always loved him, i knew the redskins were the surprise team his agent said he was talking to..

[Metalhead]

What is the point of trying to sign Leftwich? Seriously?

There are already three QB's on the roster and strong cases have been made that each of the three could start. Even if we had an open competition, I don't see there being any room for a fourth QB.

[Zzj]

Jason Campbell will not be a Redskin very much longer. It doesn't matter how you feel about the guy, the Skins didn't offer him an extension and tried very heavily to trade him. He is done in Washington. My personal opinion is that the Skins will sign Leftwich for this year and move up in the draft to get Sanchez.

I think they're giving Campbell (and possibly Zorn) this season to prove something. I fully believe that if JC has a good to great season he will be offered a lucrative contract when all is said and done.

[SirClintonPortis]

I wonder what the FO thinks about Collins though with this news report. Surely they did not forget the 2007 run. He can't be ousted by Leftwich, can he? Oh wait, he looked bad in preseason, and everyone knows how hard it is to look bad in preseason.

[Laxpunk2006]

I've liked Leftwhich ever since I saw him finish that game with a broken leg, despite not being able to walk fast enough to get to the huddle. That took balls.

I think he could be a great #2 for us with the ability to fill in/replace Campbell if that day comes. I'm still holding out hope that Campbell can be our guy but I've been a Leftwich fan for a while so he's not a bad backup choice.

[That Redskins Fan]

collins does not fit the west coast o and

I hate to say this campbell is only here this year..

[CPortJGibbs89]

At first I thought this was an april fools thread, I think this is a retarded move. We already have Campbell who is a very similar Qb to Leftwich. Both Qbs have shown flashes of great potential but have never shown to be consistent franchise Qbs yet. IMO this is retarded.

[CPortJGibbs89]

collins does not fit the west coast and snyder and

I hate to say this campbell is only here this year..

I think Collins fits the west coast better than Leftwhich. Leftwich has a slower wind up release than Campbell..

[That Redskins Fan]

What is the point of trying to sign Leftwich? Seriously?

There are already three QB's on the roster and strong cases have been made that each of the three could start. Even if we had an open competition, I don't see there being any room for a fourth QB.

I believe someone is leaving.. i think it is Collins