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Oh, Matt Leinart. As a Raiders fan (shut up), I remember that the team had a chance to draft him in 2006. It's a good thing Oakland went with ... uh ... erm ... Michael Huff (that's right) instead of Matty, as Leinart has thrown something like 146 interceptions in his three appearances in front of the Black Hole thus far in his exhibition and regular season career. "I know Matt's down because he didn't play as well as he would have liked," [Arizona coach Ken] Whisenhunt said. "This competition, being pushed by Kurt [Warner, ageless wonder], has made Matt tougher. It's one of the things you have to be as a quarterback."Also one of the things you have to do as a quarterback: throw it to your receivers more often than you throw it to the other team. Leinart proved incapable of that Saturday, and has been terrible at it through his NFL career. If Saturday didn't change Whisenhunt's mind, at this pace the switch will come within the next month.
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Sorry, I don’t believe they take him out, even after this disaster. They (Cardinal management) want him to succeed and will give him every chance to do so. If Kurt plays then it will be until he throws an interception (and we all know that will happen) and then it’s "back to the future" with Big Bong Matt (whom I say would still be partying at USC if he were eligible). Warner is an expensive backup plan when Matt fails…again.
by denham48 on Aug 24, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
It would hurt to see the bible thumper Kurt Warner(good guy) replace Matt at QB rightnow. What has happened in Matts mind? I watch about every Pac 10 game Lienhart had more talent on his team but was obviously talent wise light years ahead of say T. Edwards, A. Rodgers and Clement but not so fast, and as a rookie Matt looked better than he does now. As a Cards fan I can say since that damn Bears game a few years ago Matt hasnt been the same. Having said that I still believe in Matt and support him as the starting QB. Yes Kurt Warner might throw for 4000 yards and go 8-8 making as stupid mistakes as Matt would make but we have no future with Warner. Maybe its just because Warner bugs me and rubs me the wrong way for some reason. I may be wrong about this but stick with Matt to start! Go Cards I believe!!!
by Woodville Cedars on Aug 24, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Whats this Matty stuff, I don’t like your tone in this article Tommie Ziller! Your a Raiders fan man you shut up! Whats around the corner for you guys always!!
by Woodville Cedars on Aug 24, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe if the Cardinals did not put so much pressure on Matt to win his starting job his performance on the field might be better. Its hard enough to play let alone having to look over your shoulder at a proven veteran who believes he can still play.
by RR6885 on Aug 25, 2008 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
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