matt770 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 This morning Kurt Warner slipped while bending over to pick up the newspaper in his driveway, breaking his left leg in two places. He's gone for the season and may even retire for good. The starter in Arizona this year is Matt Leinart. What is the impact to Boldin & Fitz? Still tier 1 WRs? How much is their production affected by this change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Very good question, I don't think they will be as much of an Impact. In this case I like Edge a lot more now . I still think they will put up numbers, but not like last year with Warner under center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 While rookies are always a risk, Leinart is about as accomplished as you can get coming out of college. I would not expect too steep of a drop, least nothing more pronounced than when any starter goes down and the back-up steps in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I wouldn't downgrade the receivers too much. Leinart will be the newest version of a player coming into the league with a chip on his shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Not really a matter of "if" Warner will go down as to "when" he goes down. That being said, I would not skip a beat in drafting either of those two WR's as Leinart will be fine after a game or two when called upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Very good question, I don't think they will be as much of an Impact. In this case I like Edge a lot more now . I still think they will put up numbers, but not like last year with Warner under center. I think there is a big chance of this happening by the end of the year, either because Warner gets hurt or AZ is out of contention and they want the kid to get some experience. Given that this scenario would hit toward the end of the year, right when fantasy playoffs start, and we're talking about TWO stud WRs having to share what production may be left, and all the questions about Leinart's arm and accuracy, as if just being an NFL rookie wasn't bad enough, I wonder if these two might be too much of a risk as tier 1 WRs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Leinart is gonna be a stud, plain and simple. If that core of players stays together, watch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 I guess I'm in the minority. Just seems like last year was an anomoly in that AZ had no run game at all, so Warner was throwing the ball a ridiculous amount. Now they have Edge, so that has to change things at least a little bit. But what troubles me more is all I've read about Leinart's arm and accuracy. He had a superior o-line at USC which gave him plenty of time to throw, and when pressured he often threw the ball at receivers' feet. This may be why 9 teams passed on him. But even if he is the next Marino, don't most QBs need a year or two to catch up to the NFL game? With all these factors, I just don't see how TWO WRs on this team can finish in the top ten. I'd be willing to bet money it doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 While rookies are always a risk, Leinart is about as accomplished as you can get coming out of college. I would not expect too steep of a drop, least nothing more pronounced than when any starter goes down and the back-up steps in. Yeah I'd take Leinhart no doubt over Warner next year. Combined Anquan and Fitz had 9 +40 yarders. I think that it'd be about a 3500 yard season with 18 TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I guess I'm in the minority. Just seems like last year was an anomoly in that AZ had no run game at all, so Warner was throwing the ball a ridiculous amount. Now they have Edge, so that has to change things at least a little bit. But what troubles me more is all I've read about Leinart's arm and accuracy. He had a superior o-line at USC which gave him plenty of time to throw, and when pressured he often threw the ball at receivers' feet. This may be why 9 teams passed on him. But even if he is the next Marino, don't most QBs need a year or two to catch up to the NFL game? With all these factors, I just don't see how TWO WRs on this team can finish in the top ten. I'd be willing to bet money it doesn't happen. & +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 (edited) 1 thing...NFL coaching will help alter his decision making... the difference between college and the NFL is game speed....so he'll have to make quicker reads....and with the weapons he has, all he has to do is get on the same page as them and their talent will work the rest out... I was not a fan of Leinart coming out of college and wanted Cutler to go to the Cards.....but if Leinart was going anywhere, this is the spot to go and he has the best pass blocking RB to help buy him that extra second in the passing game... HOPEFULLY the OL has improved at least a little since last year....he has Leonard Pope, Fitz and Boldin along with Edge chipping DE's as he swings out the backfield.... but hopefully Edge's blocking will be so good that Leinart doesn't have to step in this year and they fight for a WC spot....if not the division Edited July 5, 2006 by Avernus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 With all these factors, I just don't see how TWO WRs on this team can finish in the top ten. I'd be willing to bet money it doesn't happen. it happened with Warner and Josh McCown....why not Leinart?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Leinart's an awfully polished QB used to big game action. I wouldn't expect much of a drop if it happens later in the year. Early now that's a good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Leinart's an awfully polished QB used to big game action. I wouldn't expect much of a drop if it happens later in the year. Early now that's a good question. exactly....I expect him to come in around week 10 or later if they aren't that good....and even by injury, but you can't predict those unless it's Mike Vick or Fred Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 they would be calling Kerry Collins for this yr and lineart would sit until they fell out of playoff contention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 exactly....I expect him to come in around week 10 or later if they aren't that good....and even by injury, but you can't predict those unless it's Mike Vick or Fred Taylor Keg's right, but I expect Leonard Pope(almost 6'8) and Boldin to be his new best friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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