Matt Leinart Trade Possibility

by Bezekira on Mar 17, 2009 9:51 AM MDT

Ok so we all know that Jay Cutler is throwing himself on the floor and having a hissy-fit in Denver. He wants out and the Broncos obviously don't feel like bowing down to his greatness and professing their undying love for the strong-armed Cutler. So what are they to do and how in the world would the Cardinals get into the conversation?

First, this isn't a trade Matt Leinart for Cutler story. This is a trade Leinart to the Broncos so that they can trade Cutler discussion.

The Broncos supposedly had a trade offer on the table to the Patriots that would have sent their first round pick to New England for Matt Cassel. That trade was also contingent on the Broncos in turn trading Cutler to Tampa for a first and a third round pick. Ok so if I'm Rod Graves, I get the Broncos on the phone and offer up Matt Leinart for their second round pick (48th overall). They can work the same deal with Tampa and they essentially end up with Leinart as their starter, two first round and two third round picks. We'd end up in the market for a backup QB (Byron Leftwhich anyone), but we'd have two second round picks and would be able to fill the three big needs (RB, OLB and OL) in the first two rounds.

Anyone interested? Is a second round pick enough for Matty boy?

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No, you're crazy and should be in a padded room

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Crazy...

First off your not getting a 2nd round pick for Leinart right now probably get a 3rd or 4th for him. Second off I still think Leinart can be a good and effective QB and when Warner’s 2 years are up I think it will be Matts time to shine. I don’t think he is ready now but he will be in those 2 years.

by Pyromnc on Mar 17, 2009 10:24 AM MDT reply actions

really? A third or fourth rounder?

The Vikings traded a fourth rounder for a 31 year old career backup (Sage Rosenwhatever) and I don’t think there’s single person out there that would think Sage is in the same level as Leinart.

Also, if Leinart doesn’t take over until 2011 season (after Warner’s contract is up) he’ll be 28 years old by the start of the season and his window to go from developing QB to “we expect you perform and perform well” is almost completely shut.

I probably also should have said that I think Matt can be a quality starting QB right now, but I also think the Cardinals are loading up for the next two seasons with Warner. We also don’t have any idea of how Whiz feels about Matt, remember he didn’t draft him. If he’s not sold on Matty, then he might be willing to ditch him for a pick.

by Bezekira on Mar 17, 2009 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions

Sure, why not?

/sarcasm/Of course, only if you’re comfortable with St. Pierre in the back-up spot. /end of sarcasm/.

by cfaddct on Mar 17, 2009 10:33 AM MDT reply actions

I listed a free agent QB who could back up and should be cheap

Leftwich isn’t a sexy name but he performed well in Pittsburgh last year (QB rating over 100) as Ben’s backup. I don’t like his long wind up throwing motion but if they needed him to play a game or two, we wouldn’t have to write off the season.

by Bezekira on Mar 17, 2009 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions

I actually like this idea. We can wishcast on what Leinart all we want, but the fact is he’s not playing, except for injury, for the next 2 years. During those two years, we’re losing whatever value he has. If we can get a 2nd rounder for him, I say we do it. We’re playing for two years, maximize it. Draft a young QB in the later rounds to develop.
As a backup, I think Leftwich is great, sign him for 2 years.

by KDean75 on Mar 17, 2009 11:13 AM MDT reply actions

+1

I like Bez, KDean. I have faith in Leinart regardless, but some extra youth now will help the short-term goals of the team to be in the running for the SB again.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Mar 17, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions

with you bud

by hevchv on Mar 17, 2009 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions

cfaddct I am sure not comfortable

I would rather have Leinart who has had time to learn this ofense, than bringing a veteran (Leftwichi or any other) to learn this offense… Leinart is not playing, but don’t forgett that he is the back up to a 38 old (by the time next season starts) QB, so the chances of him eventually being on the field I will say are rather big….Bezekira makes a very interesting point about Whisenhunt’s relation with Leinart, of course I don’t know for sure what Whisenhunt thinks of him (we know he didn’t draft him and he benched him after having named him the starter), but I do know that he didn’t panic when Warner became a FA, and the organization didn’t overpay, so that tells me that they were comfortable going with Leinart as the starter… one last thing I have been saying over and over, we of course want to be back in the SB with Warner, but I think we can still win after Warner, Leinart may never be the kind of QB that Warner is, but I think he can be an effective QB in a run oriented offense, using play action passes, having Fitz, Breaston (maybe Q) and a solid running game… I really think we are here to stay (a la Pitsburgh or New England), so as long as we have Whisenhunt, get ready for the good times… GO CARDINALS

paco cabrera

by pacocab on Mar 17, 2009 12:53 PM MDT reply actions

if i am trading

Leinart who is our insurance and possible future I think I want more than a 2nd round pick. I am not saying a first, we all know that wouldnt fly. Maybe a 2009 second round and 2010 fourth round, is that asking too much or am I right on the button? My concern is where do we go if Leinart is gone? Trade for Cutler? Not sure I want a cry baby on my team even though I was / am high on his ability. Draft a QB? Always dicee. Sign Trent Green? that one was a joke.

Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.

by sc464 on Mar 17, 2009 2:42 PM MDT reply actions

First off, a disclaimer..

I’m in no way comparing the talent level of the two, but remember, Steve Young sat behind Montana(patiently, I remind you) for 4 years, and I believe he did ok, no? Jus’ saying…

by cfaddct on Mar 17, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions

I remember that one

how about Aaron Rodgers, he looked good in his first season and I think has a good future with the Packers

paco cabrera

by pacocab on Mar 17, 2009 6:03 PM MDT reply actions

one big difference

Rodgers was 24 when he took over the Packers. Leinart will be 27 (if he takes over next year) or 28 (if he takes over in 2011). Four years may not be a huge difference but a more accurate guy to compare him to might be Steve Young as cfaddt said.

by Bezekira on Mar 18, 2009 8:57 AM MDT up reply actions

?question

If you got Cutler from Denver why would you trade him,he’s better than OLD MAN RIVER,I would trade Kurt away.

by RowdyReno on Mar 18, 2009 1:37 PM MDT reply actions

rly?

You’d trade the guy that got us to our first SB in YEARS, and we just resigned….and you’d trade him? How’s Madden 2009 treating you, where the only important thing is youth? lol j/p

by wboro74 on Mar 19, 2009 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Leinart for a second round pick, very good trade

Lets look, after all these USC QB’s stay for 1 more year, its a waste! Thats why I don’t really like how Pete Carroll convinces there players NOT to go pro! Matt Leinart would of been the #1 pick to SF that year Alex Smith was drafted #1, What happened, he ended up #10 and was a hold out, too! and now a back up to Kurt Warner. This is what I would do, 3 way trade where first, Matt Leinart goes to Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay gives up a second round pick and a 7th round which is a small price to pay! Lets look, Pete Carroll tried to convince Mark Sanchez but i think he did a good idea from going pro, he was going to battle 3 QB’s. Mitch Mustain and company. The money is there, and i’ll take it, Lets look at players right now? Rey Mauluga can drop out of the TOP 20 if last year, TOP 10 at least. Pete carroll should just focus on this, recruiting because he is doing a great job at that but let the players at USC make up their decisions. Taylor Mays? TOP 10 would of been but don’t know what he is going to be next year though.

by kdogg702 on Mar 20, 2009 10:36 AM MDT reply actions