PaulOttCarruth Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Cardinals | Warner to start Week 4 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:02:39 -0700 Updating an ongoing story, ESPNews reports the Arizona Cardinals will start QB Kurt Warner at quarterback in Week 4. Earlier this week, there was speculation that Warner would be benched in favor of rookie QB Matt Leinart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Denny Green says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 espn link what a custerfluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 ill take the high road , u take the low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Wasn't there some guys who said they already dropped Warner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 espn link what a custerfluck The media spun some vague comments from Denny Green directly after the game into Leinart will start next week. It's what the media does ... stir manure up. Truth is not relevant anymore, the need to be first to report something and the desire to stimulate conversation is paramount (not facts). Lastly ... in my many years as a fantasy football player I have learned that very often what a coach says directly after a loss, especially a bad one or one in which they should not have lost, is purely emotional and will not necessarily impact decisions for the next and future weeks. Denny cooled down and realized that Leinart isn't ready ... furthermore, his comments also served to let Warner know very publicly of his displeasure and that there is a man waiting in the wings to take his spot. at everybody jumping thru hoops to dump Warner and/or add Leinart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I am still stashing Leinart away on my roster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tboogs Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Denny had to say something...F*ck ESPN! I'm still not starting Warner this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Guy in my league did. I can still get him if I drop Kitna... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 If they do start him it should be at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) I am not sure it matters. Can you start Warner any week knowing that his leash is so short that he will likely be pulled mid-game after he starts in with the turnovers? I say dump Warner for someone you know may complete a full game ... the only reason to keep him is if your only other option is K. Collins or the Oak or TB QB situation ... Edited September 26, 2006 by Beaumont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadreed Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sounds like Brenda warner must have paid a visit to Coach Denny to straighten things out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sounds like Brenda warner must have paid a visit to Coach Denny to straighten things out... When I first heard the news on ESPN, I imagined Kurt and Brenda at home on their couch and hearing the news reported by Mort. Oh, man. She must have cleaned his clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 It's what the media does ... stir manure up. Truth is not relevant anymore, the need to be first to report something and the desire to stimulate conversation is paramount (not facts). So, I'm sick today, in a cliaz-type way. Anyway, I'm on my couch, ESPN is on, I sorta drift in and out of sleep, and I hear the talking heads on 1st and 10: They are passionately arguing that Denny Green is completely making the wrong call starting Leinart, he's sending a bad message to a playoff-caliber team that their season is over and they are rebuilding, no faith in veteran leadership, blah blah blah. I go upstairs to check on email, take a look at thehuddle, see this thread on Warner getting the start. I make some chicken soup, go sit on the couch, and there on NFL Live, the talking heads are passionately arguing that Denny Green is completely making the wrong call starting Warner, he's sending a bad message to a team that could reach the playoffs with anyone but Warner at QB, no faith in Leiart's skills, blah, blah, blah. Pathetic but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 at everybody jumping thru hoops to dump Warner and/or add Leinart. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 When I first heard the news on ESPN, I imagined Kurt and Brenda at home on their couch and hearing the news reported by Mort. Oh, man. She must have cleaned his clock. True As my wife said, Warner is better off at home making babies with his husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I am not sure it matters. Can you start Warner any week knowing that his leash is so short that he will likely be pulled mid-game after he starts in with the turnovers? I say dump Warner for someone you know may complete a full game ... the only reason to keep him is if your only other option is K. Collins or the Oak or TB QB situation ... Y'all should listen to this man. He is wise beyond his DW3 win total. Seriously, though, Beau is right. Warner needs at least two more VERY GOOD games before Denny loosens the leash. As long as the leash is tight, he could EASILY be benched in the first quarter -- and end up with negative fantasy points. In fact, I believe that's happened to Warner before...maybe once in New York and once in St. Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Denny cooled down and realized that Leinart isn't ready ... furthermore, his comments also served to let Warner know very publicly of his displeasure and that there is a man waiting in the wings to take his spot. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 The real story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Y'all should listen to this man. He is wise beyond his DW3 win total. ... As long as the leash is tight, he could EASILY be benched in the first quarter -- and end up with negative fantasy points. It happened last year with McCown in ARI. Not sure about NY. My only thought about keeping him around (or Leinart for that matter) is for the following matchups: Week 5 - KC week 7 - Raiders week 8 - GB stash him for weeks 9-15 (could start his vs. STL or DET or DAL if you're feeling lucky) OR he'll probably get injured here and they'll start playing Leinart - freeing up a roster space for you. After Atlanta is KC and then CHI followed by some sweet matchups with OAK and GB. I think if ARI goes 1-2 in the next three games (ATL, KC, CHI) we'll see Leinart start his reign with OAK and GB. The foundation for a switch has been laid and now begins Leinart's preparation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 From what I hear...didn't see the game...Warner's troubles were the reason they lost. Of course, when you turn the ball over 4 times and your team loses by 2, it's easy to see the mistakes that can be corrected! I have Warner in both of my leagues, one as a starter over Kitna (14 teams) and the other backing up Hasselback(12 teams). Needless to say, I was one running around picking up a QB in each league. Alex Smith was available to be a bye week filler next week against the Raiders when Hass is on a bye. Leinart was the only guy available other than Huard, Gratkowski or Walter. Since I was not going to drop Warner, picking up Leinart seemed like the best option as they too are playing the Raiders on Kitna's bye. Fortunately, I squeaked past a few byes this week and had the room to carry 3 QBs for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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