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Is The Harrington Era Already Over?

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September 18, 2007 |

Byron LeftwichNot quite yet, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Falcons have signed Byron Leftwich to a 2 year, $7 million deal.  He won’t start immediately though:

For now, Leftwich will backup Harrington and No. 2 quarterback Chris Redman. He most likely won’t be activated for Sunday’s home opener vs. Carolina but that could be the last time he won’t be in uniform. The former Marshall star has completed 789 of 1,344 passes for 9,042 yards and thrown 51 touchdowns and 36 interceptions.

Reading between the lines, it looks like Harrington is on a very short leash, and that Leftwich will be the starter in a week or two pretty much no matter what. Harrington will have to be nothing short of perfect to keep his job. And with a $7 million price tag, Leftwich shouldn’t expect to wait behind Redman either. Leftwich will nominally be the 3rd stringer for now, but may start as soon as Week 4.

Interestingly, Leftwich will not get his #7 jersey.  It still technically belongs to Vick.  No word yet on what number he will wear.

I think it’s a good move for the Falcons.  I don’t know if Leftwich will work out or not, but we’re sitting in a nothing-to-lose situation right now, especially since Leftwich’s salary should be paid for with Vick money.


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  1. Michael Keating on September 19, 2007 5:44 am

    falcon, it is certainly not surprising to any Detroit Lion fan that Joey Harrington is not performing very well for the Falcons. Looks like a long season for the Falcons. detroitlions.contentquake.com

  2. The Byron Leftwich Era Begins : Atlanta Falcons on October 18, 2007 12:33 am

    […] we called it prematurely a few weeks ago, but it appears that the Byron Leftwich Era is now upon us.  Harrington’s […]

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