Arizona Cardinals Unfounded Rumor: Matt Leinart May Ask for Trade if Warner Resigns
by RedBirds to the SB on Dec 29, 2008 12:59 PM MST
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PrintDisclaimer: This is nothing more than a rumor and it's a rumor that most likely holds zero truth. With that being said, I could see it happening so I'll throw it out there.
According to Pro Football Weekly, some sources in the Cardinals organization are pretty sure that Matt Leinart would be tempted to ask for a trade if Kurt Warner is signed to a new contract this off season. That in itself isn't overly surprising, if you ask me. Leinart is a competitor and I'm sure he wouldn't welcome the idea of sitting on the bench for another season or two. The somewhat surpsing is the quote from a "team insider" that says:
"But there's no way they would trade him. The team's late-season swoon has opened some eyes, with some people thinking Kurt might be really starting to show his age."
I'm not sure if Kurt's late season should be considered a 'late season swoon' or just him struggling against quality opponents, but it's something to consider. I'm sure we'll beat the quarterback situation to death once we actually get to the off season so I'll leave it at that and go back to focusing on the Atlanta Falcons.
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You beat me to it. I just read this garbage ans was about to post it.
Whether its true or not, it won’t happen. The staff is too confident in him knowing the offense to just let him go to someone else, UNLESS WE GET A 1ST ROUNDER BACK IN RETURN. Some teams may be high on the 3rd QB as a starter, (i.e. SF and KC) but we need a solid starter to take the reigns if Kurt re-signs and gets injured. I think St. Pierre would do a decent job anywhere from a few plays to 3 games. After that I want my QB back.
Matt, if you’re listening, even though 5 days a week I think you suck, you are too familiar with the offense to let go. Suck it up and play ball, BITCH!!
Im starting to think it would be best to let Warner go. He did a lot for us this season and Im not taking any of that away. I really dont think he was resposible for most of the losses. To me if you put Leinart in I think you get the same result with less turnovers.
Hmmm, "less turnovers"?
The dropped “pick-six” Seattle had on the goal line with Matty tossing the ball has me doubting Leinart could get through a whole season with only 14 INTs.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
I think once run game takes off, we won't have to rely on Matty quite as much.
We will still be a passing team however, don’t get me wrong.
to be fair, any mention of turnovers and KW has to include his fumbles
Which he by the way set a career high in terms of lost fumbles. All in all he had 21 turnovers and another four fumbles that weren’t lost.
by RedBirds to the SB on Dec 29, 2008 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
Fumbles aren't returned for TDs as frequently as INTs ;-)
But they are sure subject to red-flag reviews more than INTs!
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
+1
Kurt may be showing some age, or just some wear down from the punishment he’s received over the year. If the Cards do make the needed change and get a better OL and a running game he wouldn’t be taking as many hits and wouldn’t need to throw every down.
You put those together and let’s see how many INT’s and fumbles it reduces in Warners numbers. I’m betting it will be a lot!
I think we should do the following. Sign Warner for two years. Guaranteed start one year, Leinart guaranteed to start the following. Drop Pierre and pick up a rookie to learn under Warner and Leinart so when Warner does retire both of the people he leaves behind are in good standing, and in case something happens to Leinart we have the rook or the pro to step in.
Your thoughts?
Mirrors my sentiments from around mid-season
The Cards need to give Warner some options to fall on so he doesn’t wear himself out so much. He’s definitely good for another year as starter. Matt is the future of the franchise and having to wait potentially one more year will only prolong his career when he’s in his mid/late 30’s.
I’m not certain the Cards need to draft another QB next year though. BSP fits the “journeyman” QB I’d like to see as #3. Hell, I’d like to see Josh McCown back in cardinal-red as Matty’s back-up after Warner hangs it up.
If Warner does decide to retire, I’m not worried about this franchise in Leinart’s hands either. The ball is in Kurt’s court and how the post-season plays out will have a lot to do with that decision I suspect.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
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