I know there's no interest in being fair to Leinart but before he injured his shoulder numerous times, he played pretty well as a rookie. That was his main problem. He couldn't stay healthy. That's the only reason Warner got another chance.
Much depends on whether that's 1550 out of 1600 in the old system, or 1550 out of 2400 in the new system.
I remember him playing great against the Bears on a night game. He had some sort of spark, appeared to have that "it" factor.
Which reminds me, not that it really matters, but Manziel didn't score the highest Wonderlic of ANY QB in this draft, just the highest of the top prospects. And, just as a reminder, Bradford's 36 was higher.
McNown? I don't recall him ever doing anything and I was rooting for the guy(my girlfriend at the time was going to UCLA so I followed the Bruins). Talk about a personality case though.
Of course, no one beats Ryan Fitzpatrick's 48.Which reminds me, not that it really matters, but Manziel didn't score the highest Wonderlic of ANY QB in this draft, just the highest of the top prospects. And, just as a reminder, Bradford's 36 was higher.
I've still got a lot of respect for ol' Harvard. Guy may not be the greatest QB there ever was but he's had a helluva career for a guy drafted in the 7th round and coming from the Ivy League.Of course, no one beats Ryan Fitzpatrick's 48.
Mcnown showed some flashes as a rookie, had a 300 yard 4 td game late in the season, then opened with a great game vs Minnesota, 290 yards passing, 80+ rushing, 3 total td. Looked like he was the real deal for a minute.
I guess it's a) been too long(my memory's akin to an etch-a-sketch and I've been shaken far too many times) and b) his personality problems must have outweighed anything he did on the field. I know he was a big deal for the Bruins but I just didn't recall him having any success with the Bears. Hope and hype I remember but not actual success. Thanks for the reminder.
Dude, that's not necessary.
I have no problem with Leinart and I don't think he was terrible actually. He just couldn't make certain throws. When Ds started to get a boom on that it was going to be tough. I don't think he was handled correctly either.
OK. FINALLY a rationale I can get behind.
I think it was in Whizs' first year when Leinart was still starting and Warner would come in and run the no huddle. The Cards D was pretty solid at that point. I just remember the Cards at Ravens game that year. Leinart plays 3 quarters and change and I think put up 6 points, Warner came in with the no huddle and just went off, unstoppable even on the road vs. that D....good stuff.
