Which NFL Quarterback Will Lose His Starting Job First?
by Crazy Canton Cuts on Apr 18, 2010 12:15 AM EDT
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Some teams have penciled in possibly shaky candidates as their starting quarterback. Some are coming in with virtually no experience as a starter, others have been iffy in the times they did start, while others seem to be on their last chance.
Every year a starter loses his job in the NFL, and the 2010 season will most likely not be any different.
Which one will be first to get replaced?
Kevin Kolb
Kevin Kolb is replacing possibly the greatest Eagles quarterback ever in the recently traded Donovan McNabb. He will have three -time Pro Bowler Michael Vick, who hasn't started a full season since 2006, breathing down his neck.
It won't take long for the Eagles fans to become "Boo Birds" if the kid plays poorly, and scream for head coach Andy Reid to plug in Vick.
Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart has been anything but impressive since the Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft, the tenth overall pick.
Veteran Derek Anderson was a Pro Bowler in 2007, but he was recently picked up by Arizona. Anderson has the ability to slide into the Cardinals offensive system nicely, so Leinart best be looking over his shoulder all season.
JaMarcus Russell
JaMarcus Russell recently showed up at the Oakland Raiders offices about a Whopper short of 300 lbs. Not what the team expected.
Journeyman Bruce Gradkowski has a lot of Raiders Nation wanting him to replace the first overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, mainly because they view Russell as complacent and not a leader.
This could be a soap opera worth watching in the 2010 season.
Jake Delhomme
The Cleveland Browns basically rid themselves of their 2009 quarterbacks, Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn, for a new group of veterans.
Jake Delhomme spent seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers, leading them to a Super Bowl and two NFC Championship appearances. He also made one Pro Bowl.
His erratic play and extremely poor 2009 season found him a one way ticket out of town, and now the Browns are banking on him. Just in case he falters, they have veteran Seneca Wallace waiting in the wings. Wallace has started 14 games over five years.
Does anyone, including the Browns coaches, know how this will play out?
Matt Moore
Moore has been called on to replace the recently departed Delhomme. He has started eight games over two seasons, and so far has little to no competition in training camp.
First year pro Hunter Cantwell is the only other quarterback currently under contract by the Panthers, which is a risky proposition. The team may draft more players or look at the waiver wire.
Josh Freeman
There was once a time the Buccaneers had about six guys who could start on their roster. Now it appears Freeman is the only one, having been drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Veterans Josh Johnson and Byron Leftwich will be waiting in the wings if the youngster falters.
Alex Smith
Smith has been a mystery since being drafted as the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. He has mostly played poorly, but had a few moments in 2009.
Gone is 2009 opening day starter Shaun Hill, but he has been replaced on the roster by veteran David Carr. Carr was the first overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft before being sacked out of a job with the Houston Texans in 2006. He is now on his fourth team.
Nate Davis is a youngster to watch as well, now that the Niners have bolstered their receiving corps by trading for wide receiver Tedd Ginn.
If Smith reverts to the player the team was frustrated by for so many years, a change could be eminent.
Chad Henne
Henne was called into action before Miami wanted after starter Chad Pennington was injured last season.
Not only is Pennington back, but the Dolphins have added veteran Tyler Thigpen to the depth chart. Pat White enters his second season, but he threw just five incomplete passes last year and is not considered a prospect to start yet.
Thigpen, however, has started in 11 of the 14 games he has played in his four NFL seasons. If Pennington is done as a player, he could very well be the guy Miami calls on if Henne plays poorly. He might be anyways, regardless of Pennington's health.
Trent Edwards
Edwards cannot stay healthy, and the Bills are losing patience. Journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick played most of the 2009 season in his place, but Buffalo would prefer an upgrade.
They are rumored to be interested in Jason Campbell, who the Washington Redskins purportedly have on the trading block.
They could very well use their 2010 first round draft pick on a quarterback as well.
Stay tuned.
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Your from the Skin's site right?
How much do you guys want for Campbell? Because I’d love to take him off your hands.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2010 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
I WANT JC to stay in DC lol
http://www.hogshaven.com/2010/4/12/1418135/a-call-to-keep-jason-campbell
by Crazy Canton Cuts on Apr 18, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
lol, I'm sure that you would love for him to stay in DC for the exact same reasons as I want him as the starter here in Buffalo.
So I’ll rephrase my question: In the (probable) inevitability that Campbell is traded, what would the Redskins front office want in return for him?
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Trent Edwards, simply because there’s a good chance he doesn’t win the starting job at all with Brohm around and hungry for what will probably be his last shot in the NFL.
So what are the chances for an Avalanche vs. Sabres finals, eh?
I am the 1st and probably only official member of the David "Dr." Jones fanclub. Until I get the newsletter out, anyway.
Donte Whitner sez: Camp Jauron is over!
Why do so many people think that Brohm has a serious shot at starting next year? I really don’t get it.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, don’t put me into that group, please. I don’t like Brohm at all but I do think that if Trent is really as broken as people say and if the Bills get Clausen, Trent’s chances to start take a HUGE nosedive.
So what are the chances for an Avalanche vs. Sabres finals, eh?
I am the 1st and probably only official member of the David "Dr." Jones fanclub. Until I get the newsletter out, anyway.
Donte Whitner sez: Camp Jauron is over!
by UZ on Apr 18, 2010 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
so many first round busts!!
and so many more not mentioned here. How can anyone be sure of first round talent at QB.
I think thats why I want Tebow so much...
Becuase there have been so many busts at QB in the first round due to confidence issues or losing the desire to play the game (aka the mental side of the game)and thats the one place Tebow cannot fail! No one ever questions physical skills because everyone coming out of college has them. Yea arm strength and 40 times are important, but theres one thing that fuels the fire, and thats the desire to play the game, which many people lose over the course of their careers. I mean look at Ray Lewis, Brett Favre there old as dirt, but they still love the game and play it lights out which is what Tebow does every game!
Thats why I want Tebow
I can do all things through he whom gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
by NCbillsfan12 on Apr 18, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I say JaMarcus Russell
I don’t think there’s an evaluator in the NFL worth his salt that thinks JR’s a starter anymore.
Mmmph rrgh prrmf! - someone with his mouth gagged
Go Jazz! Go Hogs! GO BILLS!
though, the question is
Are any of Oakland’s staff worth their salt?
Mmmph rrgh prrmf! - someone with his mouth gagged
Go Jazz! Go Hogs! GO BILLS!
Oakland’s staff answers to Al Davis, so it doesn’t matter if they are worth their salt or not since they don’t make any of the decisions.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2010 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Al Davis is crazy and I think, in light of how big prospects like Vince Young and Alex Smith, who came out poorly reemerged as solid starters, he may stick to his guns on Russell. But, Cable seemed to have the power to bench Russell last year so it stands to reason he could keep Russell off the field this year too.
It might actually be good for Russell’s development… as long as he can fix his attitude. It’s also why I’m not particularly fond of spread offence QB’s; they take way too long to develop.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2010 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions
JaMarcus Russell
He’s pathetic and a disgusting fat body. I won’t be shocked if the raiders pull a surprise and be the third team to take a quarteback after the rams and browns.
by TexasBillsFanatic on Apr 18, 2010 1:26 AM EDT reply actions
Starting Quarterback?
Can we even call a lot of the people on this list starting qb’s? Guys like Edwards and Russell didn’t end last season as the starters and haven’t been named starter for next season, so I don’t think they count because it won’t be their job to lose.
Was wondering the same thing
I doubt a 3rd of these guys are starters on opening day. Out of the ones that I think actually will start, I’d have to go with Leinart based on past experience.
Given that I’m omitting Edwards and Russell, I’d say it’s probably Kolb. Even though I think he may have the most potential to be successful, he has a proven starter breathing down his neck and a coach who isn’t afraid of benching his starter regardless of whether he’s one of the best qb’s the team has ever had.
What a list
I say Russell is outta there…… Interesting that so many “starting QB’s” are on the list. Makes Tim Tebow even more appealing. :)
Bills pick Tim Tebow at #9, start Trent Edwards. Edwards stinks, Tebow goes in. He might even start the 2010 season out of training camp. If Mark Sanchez can start and do OK, why not Mr. T?? Of course, he’ll need a line to protect him. I believe Buffalo will be better than most “prognosticators” think. We won 6 games with a crappy team and almost won more against much better teams.
Go Bills!! If the Bills pick Mr T, I might buy the Sunday Ticket. :)
Love those Bills but we're tired of losing......
I would say that Leinart will be on the shortest leash this season. With thte caveat I don’t expect Russell, or Edwards to be starters game 1.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Good idea for a post, but where the hell is the poll?????
Can Edwards and Russell even be considered the starters? Edwards lost his job last year. Fitz is the current Bills starting QB. Not sure, but isn’t Russell in the same boat? I am going to go Edwards because I think he will get injured on the first snap of the first game. After taking the snap, Edwards will see the rush coming and pee his pants, slip, land on his throwing shoulder, and fumble the ball which the opposing team will return for a TD. On Monday, Edwards will go on IR…..wait…..scratch the IR thing……Jauron was fired.
"I'm a peripheral visionary." - Steven Wright
it all depents on the draft
it all depents on what teams do in the draft but russell is the woste so far
I agree with a bunch of you that Edwards/Russell might not even start the season as their team’s starting QB. Delhomme is a guy to consider, but that all depends on whether Cleveland drafts a QB high; his job status is unclear right now.
I’d have to go with Alex Smith because San Francisco is a playoff team with decent QB play. Smith was good down the stretch last year, but Singletary has already shown he’s not afraid to change QBs multiple times if they’re not up to snuff. It’s also pretty likely that Smith isn’t as good as his 2009 season.
Jamarcus wont even start the season as the starter
at least i hope he doesnt otherwise that 1strd pick they gave the Pats will probably be the number one overall… he sucks
by John Paul King Baron on Apr 18, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions
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