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Post by theericr on Nov 5, 2008 12:24:51 GMT -7
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said backup QB Byron Leftwich does a better job of getting the ball out on time than QB Ben Roethlisberger. Tomlin has mentioned several times over the course of this season that part of the reason Roethlisberger is sacked so many times is the quarterback holds onto the ball longer than most, looking to make a play. Tomlin has said you must take the good with the bad. "[Leftwich] probably did do a better job of getting the ball out, and, no, it did not surprise me," Tomlin said yesterday. "
That is one of the characteristics of Byron Leftwich. He got the ball out pretty good in Jacksonville and the different places he has been. That's who he is. He is a quick decision-maker. He is an anticipatory thrower."
Leftwich replaced Roethlisberger to start the second half against the Redskins and turned a 10-6 halftime lead into a nifty victory by completing 7 of 10 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown pass, two touchdown drives and a 145.8 passer rating.
This, after Roethlisberger completed 5 of 17 for 50 yards, one interception and a 15.1 passer rating -- the lowest of his NFL career.
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Post by prossman on Nov 5, 2008 12:57:59 GMT -7
To think Wade felt we were better with BJ! Scary! Prossman
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Post by THUMPER on Nov 5, 2008 19:50:08 GMT -7
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Post by prossman on Nov 6, 2008 3:08:09 GMT -7
As good a arm as Leftwich has, we wouldn't have missed a beat with him at qb. Prossman
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