Steelers new backup QB

[Ares]

Byron Leftwich was signed as back up over Daunte Culpepper today. I see that when Batch returns they plan to keep Leftwich.

Ugg hurry up and heal Charlie I like you better as QB if Ben goes down.

[PaxtonShelby]

I think Leftwich is about as good as we could hope for ( without spending a LOT of $$$ ) this close to the regular season. I agree that we want Charlie to heal quickly, but his injury could take a while to heal - collarbones can be tricky. And I'm sure Tomlin will be picking Byron's brain regarding the Jacksonville playbook... :rolleyes:

Let's hope that neither Byron nor Charlie need to see the field this year...unless they're taking a knee to ice games in the 4th quarter.

I was impressed by Mendenhall (sp?) in the preseason opener. That kid is a load to bring down! And he is sneaky fast. I see him breaking tackles that Willie cannot. Should make for a nice combo out of the backfield!

Now - if we can just make it to September without any more injuries...

[Ares]

Oh the new running back is very impressive.

[frankstang]

I like the idea of picking Leftwhichs' brain on the Jags playbook, but I'm not sure why they picked him. He's been injury plagued the last couple seasons. I guess there aren't a lot of guys available.
The guy is a horse though. 6' 5" 250. Culpepper is even bigger. Ben is also a big guy. Quarterbacks the size of 1970's - 80's defensive linemen.
I'm trying to think back to the 70' and 80's and find a quarterback that size. I'm stumped.