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  1. Three solid bets for NFL season, backed by math, not a hunch

    Thursday | Las Vegas Sun

    ... the hiring of head coach Raheem Morris to replace Jon Gruden. Even so, with new additions such as quarterback Byron Leftwich, running back Derrick Ward and tight end Kellen Winslow joining solid, underrated offensive and defensive lines, a record of ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Baltimore Ravens, NFL Players, Pittsburgh Steelers

  2. What to Expect from Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterbacks after this Year

    Wednesday Jul 8 | BleacherReport

    ... ck up QB job this season? Who will win the back up QB job this season? Charlie Batch 40.0% Dennis Dixon 50.0% Byron Leftwich - Everyone knows he is going to be cut by Tampa and resign with the Steelers! 10.0% Total votes: 10

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  3. Wickersham: The art of being QB insuranceRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 6, 2009 | ESPN Feed

    People wonder why Byron Leftwich doesn't have a job. They point to his solid resume: a 24-22 starting record, terrific play last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in relief of Ben Roethlisberger and the raw talent that made him the NFL draft's seventh overall pick in 2003.

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  4. 5 Players You'd like to Kick in the NutsRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 7 | Stampede Blue

    ... in over a decade, yet networks fawn all over him when he talks. He also got pwned recently by a supermodel . Byron Leftwich : Hey, he's got a ring now. I guess (by ESPN's standard) he's now just as good as Peyton Manning. This fat, silly player ...

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  5. Is Sanchez-Freeman the Second Coming of Ryan-Flacco?

    Thursday Jun 25 | BleacherReport

    ... making the playoffs next season. The Buccaneers also traded up to draft Freeman, but the offseason signing of Byron Leftwich makes Freeman's shot at winning the starting job more difficult. Either way, the Jets and Buccaneers will be ...

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  6. Tampa QB Battle Remains Up in the Air

    Wednesday Jun 17 | NFL GridIron Gab

    ... Tampa Bay Buccaneers and new head coach Raheem Morris. The team is likely to go with one of three throwers - Byron Leftwich, who last season was the backup for the champion Steelers, rookie Josh Freeman, who the team moved up to draft in the first ...

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  7. Bucs' Best Man?

    Tuesday Jun 16 | Tampa Bay Online

    The question was simple and the answer was direct. "Yes." Byron Leftwich was asked if he believes he will be the starter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game of the regular season against Dallas.

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  8. Breaking Down the Possible Landing Spots for Plaxico Burress

    Tuesday Jun 16 | NFL GridIron Gab

    ... - Burress would have to get use to catching passes from one of a couple Tampa Bay QB's, including possibly Byron Leftwich or rookie Josh Freeman. The team already has Antonio Bryant coming back off a big 2008 season, but they are another squad ...

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  9. Wisdom Of Crowds: Projecting The 2009 Quarterbacks, Part IIRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Jun 15 | Football Outsiders

    ... who has shown growth during each of his seasons as a starter -- comparing his career paths to Drew Brees or Byron Leftwich after this year isn't unreasonable, and the difference in their second contracts was $53 million. This prediction, I think, ...

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  10. Fresh start for ...Read the original story

    Apr 12, 2009 | CBS SportsLine

    ... lot. (Updated 06/12/2009). 04/12/2009 12:51 Leftwich leaves champion Steelers for shot at starting with Bucs Byron Leftwich agreed to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, a deal that will give him a chance to compete for a ...

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  11. Leftwich makes good ...Read the original story

    May 20, 2009 | CBS SportsLine

    7 Byron Leftwich, QB Height/Weight: 6-5/250 Birthdate: 01/14/1980 Birthplace: Washington, DC, USA Team: Tampa Bay College: Marshall NFL Experience: 7 Owned/Started%: 6/0 Leftwich makes good impression : According to a Q&A on the Pewter Report with ...

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  12. An Army Needs a General: A Closer Look at the NFL's Quarterback Battles

    Thursday Jun 11 | BleacherReport

    ... could see himself get yanked if Week 1 is a disaster. In other words he may get "Charlie-Fryed." Tampa Bay: Byron Leftwich vs. Josh Freeman vs. Luke McCown Leftwich was brought in as a free agent, McCown was retained before hitting free agency, and ...

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  13. Slimmer, Trimmer Byron Leftwich Gunning for Starting GigRead the original story

    Jun 9, 2009 | WVNS-TV Ghent

    Marshall alum could be a starter again. For someone so hungry to be an NFL starting quarterback again, it's Byron Leftwich's diet that has turned the most heads.

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  14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Byron Leftwich is slimmer, happier

    Jun 3, 2009 | Tampabay.com

    QB Byron Leftwich won't say exactly how much weight he has lost since the end of last season.

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  15. Bucs: Slimmer Lefttwich eager for QB battleRead the original story

    Jun 2, 2009 | Tampabay.com

    Bucs quarterback Byron Leftwich won't say exactly how much weight he's lost since the end of last season.

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  16. Evaluating The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Quarterbacks: Part I

    May 24, 2009 | BleacherReport

    ... and leadership will be hard to replace. In his place the Bucs have rookie Josh Freeman, veteran quarterbacks Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown, and Brian Griese. Earlier this offseason, McCown stated that he felt the starting job was his to loose and ...

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  17. Logic behind Harrison rationale is odd

    May 22, 2009 | SI.com

    ... felt differently. Troy Polamalu flew in from California for the event and spoke glowingly about it afterward. Byron Leftwich missed practice and a day of competition for the starting quarterback job with the Bucs to fly up from Tampa for the rare ...

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  18. Related Story

    May 21, 2009 | Pittsburgh Tribune

    ... all about. It's a team effort." Several ex-Steelers, including wide receiver Nate Washington and quarterback Byron Leftwich, accompanied their former teammates to the White House. All-Pro linebacker James Harrison, as promised, was a no-show. ...

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  19. Black and gold at White HouseRead the original story

    May 21, 2009 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    Black and gold at White House

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  20. Leftwich likely to miss Bucs workout Thursday for White House visitRead the original story

    May 20, 2009 | Tampa Bay Online

    ... missing from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' voluntary workouts will probably grow by one on Thursday. Quarterback Byron Leftwich is expected to miss the workout as he joins his former Steelers teammates for a trip to the White House. The Super Bowl ...

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