We would and we did. Byron had an outstanding arm. He could throw the ball better than Garrard, and still can, and he was incredibly smart with an uncanny ability to see downfield. He wasn't released for a lack of talent. He was let go because his limited athleticism prevented him from rolling out and making things happen with his feet. He was too slow to react, and he requires near perfect protection.

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Sure he could. Byron could lay out a perfect pass 60 yards downfield. Garrard could only do that in his dreams. I'm not knocking Garrard, but his long distance accuracy is nowhere near Leftwich's. As Simon would say, "Sorry."

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1. Jerry Porter
2. Reggie Williams
3. Dennis Northcutt
4. Troy Williamson
5. Mike Walker

During camp, or possibly later during the season, I expect Walker to move up these charts. It wouldn't surprise me if one way or another he ends up in a starting role for the 2009 season.

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But don't you find it interesting that you attack others as "haters" if they want to see someone else get a "legitimate shot" at WR?  BL was able to win games at QB.  He was able to lead 4th qtr, last second drives as QB.  In the clutch he came through. Now whether you personally, in a purely subjective view, didn't think BL had talent, his production proved otherwise.  As for MJ, he has so underproduced that he couldn't retain a starting spot.  Again, his agent used the media to note MJ would want a trade.  The question isn't whether the talent is there.  The question is whether the heart is there.  MJ may have a ton more talent than Ernest Wilford but EW maximized what he had and made it into a bigger payday.  The only thing I get from the defense of your position is that you like MJ so much you're willing to let the team suffer to ensure MJ gets as many chances as he needs to prove himself. 

That you would characterize BL as a "zero talent" player provides evidence that you aren't objective.  To note him as "egotistical" shows that it is personal.  Since you have taken a personal tone to BL, how is it that when someone "hates" on MJ you call them out?  It shouldn't matter whether BL is egotistical or not.  That is a personal attack on BL's character\personality and that is exactly what you ostricize those who don't like MJ for.  Simply because I or someone else wants MJ off the team because we don't like his work ethic or his attitude doesn't make us haters any more than you are a BL hater.  You thought someone could play his position better.  You felt his time was up to prove himself.  There is no difference between that opinion and our opinion of MJ.  Unless he manages to play at the level warranted of a 1st round draft pick, and that includes the practice field, he needs to be let go so someone else has a chance to prove themself.

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