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Byron Leftwich

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1980/01/14 29

6-5 250

Washington, DC

6

the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003 (1st round)

Passing Rushing
Year Team G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD INT Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD
2008 Steelers 5 104.2 21 36 58.3 303 60.6 14.4 2 0 4 7 1.4 1.7 1

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Great size and tremendous arm strength. Gets tremendous zip on the ball and can make all the throws. Excellent accuracy. Great pocket presence. Can move around to avoid the rush. Runs like a fullback when scrambling. An extremely tough competitor who will play through pain. A great leader with excellent work habits and intangibles.
Flaws
  • Will force too many passes. Poor mechanics and delivery. Doesn't have a quick release. Is still learning the system and doesn't always make the best decisions or reads. Not a nifty scrambler.
Career Potential
  • Solid starter with upside.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 12, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a two-year contract.
August 10, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
February 15, 2008 Released by the Atlanta Falcons.
October 31, 2007 Ankle injury, out.
September 18, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons to a two-year contract.
September 1, 2007 Released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
December 1, 2006 Ankle injury, injured reserve.
November 22, 2006 Ankle injury, out.
November 28, 2005 Ankle injury, out.
November 10, 2004 Knee injury, out.
August 12, 2003 Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to a seven-year contract.

Trades

April 12, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
August 10, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
September 18, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons.
April 26, 2003 Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1st round (7th overall) in 2003.

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