Is Matt Leinart the Competition Angelo Had In Mind?

by Adam T on Mar 5, 2009 1:26 PM CST

The writing is on the wall: the Cardinals are not too high on Matt Leinart. From what I could tell, their biggest issue with him is this Hollywood mentality that he has. With the Kurt Warner signing the questions begs to be asked.

Could the competition for this...

....be this?

How would you feel about Leinart being brought in as backup for Orton or possible replacment if Orton can't get the job done?

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I think Jerry made it clear in his interview,

posted by propheteer, that it hindered Ortone to not gett all of the snaps during his competition with Rexy. I don’t think Leinart would come to Chicago as “just the back-up”… he’s going to want a shot at starting wherever he goes.

But……

Leinart, if put into the #1 role, could maybe, possibly, be a good pick-up for the Bears.

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions

i really hated that Angelo said that

when he said he doesn’t want to bring in serious competition for orton it made me think he is making the same mistake all over again

we did the same thing for Rex when we brought in Jonathan Quinn (i just threw up in my mouth) to be the back up

you have to have competition at the QB position. period.

by SamuraiMike50 on Mar 5, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions

Unfortunately,

I see JA going after a qb in the draft…

Ugh…

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

Eh...

I would almost rather have Quinn. Although this wouldn’t be bad. I read that Leinhart has been working extra hard since he lost out to Warner. He kind of thought the transition would be easy to the NFL and now he’s realized he has to pay his dues and work hard and earn the job.

I would say do it if the price is right and he is cheap enough to keep as a number 2 for a bit, but don’t bring him in to compete.

by Sam Householder on Mar 5, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions

Leinart

has the hotter girls. Other than that, I think Matt Leinart was a product of Pete Carrol’s system and needs to go back to draining those beer bongs. He’s an unmobile, weak armed poor decision maker. I do not wish for him to join this team.

by wennington4 on Mar 5, 2009 2:12 PM CST reply actions

with his head wayyy up his own @$$

by SamuraiMike50 on Mar 5, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions

Neckbeard getting his jiggy on

If JA isn’t willing to sign a FA QB, why would he give up a relatively high draft pick for one? What’s with the fat chick with Leinart? I would’ve been like I’m sorry honey but you don’t make the cut!

"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus

by propheteer on Mar 5, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions

which one is fat?

I would get in the tub with any of them

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Mar 5, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions

Orton, in that photo.

Oh wait, you mean the girls in the Leinart photo. My bad…..

by Spongie on Mar 6, 2009 1:19 AM CST up reply actions

I like it

I realize Leinhart hasnt done alot yet, but why not, what do we have to lose..I’m down for every year drafting a QB and trying to get one thru trade or free agency until we get it right, I"m sick of the Bears being the joke of QB teams.

by DaNate23 on Mar 5, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions

I used to be sick of it...

Then I just kinda got numb.

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions

I thought for a moment this was another picture idea for the Bears’ Den: chicks snapped in photos partying with Kyle Orton!

by Spongie on Mar 5, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions

Respectfully

You couldn’t be more wrong. That was the case a couple of years ago, but last year was almost completely different.

Leinart finally figured it out. He’s not going anywhere.

by GeoMak on Mar 5, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions

Who is wrong?

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions

I agree

Many have said he got his act straight. but that won’t stop him from demanding a trade or wanting to challenge for starting gig.

OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King

by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 5, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions

Matt Leinart

Started in his 5th game in his rookie season. With him, the Cards had a 14 point lead over KC. They lost that game at the end on a missed FG. The next game was the infamous “They are who we thought they were” game. Leinart was shredding the Bears that game.

The Cards became the first team in NFL history to lose consecutive home games after leading by 14 at halftime (with the KC and Bears game).

Leinart has skills. His biggest problem wasn’t so much “hot tubs and babes . . who can blame him) it was that he entered the NFL (like Vince Young for example) with a sense of entitlement and was LAZY. He didn’t spend enough of his off hours at the Cardinal Complex. That’s what pissed off his coaches and teammates. Far more than "hot tubs.”

This past year, after Warner beat him out, Leinart grew up. He accepted his back-up status and impressed his teammates and coaches with his new attitude.

The Cards have a lot invested in Leinart. He will back-up Warner the next two years. If Warner is injured, Leinart will step in. If not he will take over when Warner leaves (ala Aaron Rodgers with GB/Favre).

by GeoMak on Mar 5, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions

I don't understand...

what’s wrong with partying with hot chicks. I really never thought this was anything when this story came out about Lienhart. You’re in your 20s, rich, famous; what would you be doing?

by chase17 on Mar 5, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions

Whoever

Said this: The writing is on the wall: the Cardinals are not too high on Matt Leinart. From what I could tell, their biggest issue with him is this Hollywood mentality that he has. With the Kurt Warner signing the questions begs to be asked.

by GeoMak on Mar 5, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions

the reply button...

… is your friend.

Bringing moderation to a place I don't moderate.

visit the mindful mission

by big_lowitzki on Mar 5, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Takin over GB's job?

lol

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Mar 5, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions

If he can't beat me...

he might as well emulate me.

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions

i was doing that...

… long before GB was even around.

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by big_lowitzki on Mar 5, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions

Sure you were...

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

okay...

Here is one.

And another one.

That enough citations?

Bringing moderation to a place I don't moderate.

visit the mindful mission

by big_lowitzki on Mar 5, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions

Well,

Whilst you certainly are in the same neighborhood, I never saw what you actually typed to GeoMak…

“the reply button is your friend”

I’d be willing to bet that is what ChiFan was referring to.

So, either try again, or go bother someone else. I’m sure somebody on this blog needs correcting about something.

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions

umm...

… you are the one who replied to this thread after me. Good try though.

But go ahead and think that you invented the “is your friend” thing.

Seriously? Do you really give a f*&* if you said it first?

Bringing moderation to a place I don't moderate.

visit the mindful mission

by big_lowitzki on Mar 5, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions

I never said I did.

And I dont care one way or the other. But, you were the one who decided to spend the time digging for citations, which is very humerous to me. So, it must have been important to you.

Your presence on these threads sure seems to be thematically derisive. And it does get old.

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions

it is very funny...

… that you sit that and tell me to go bother someone else, while you are following me around making stupid comments every opportunity you get.

And the “digging” for citations took about 15 seconds. It is called a search function. You should try it sometime. It is really helpful.

Bringing moderation to a place I don't moderate.

visit the mindful mission

by big_lowitzki on Mar 5, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions

Derisive...

And me following you around? Looks like you have replied to me both times. Switch that logic around.

Can we move on?

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions

sure...

… lets move on.

Bringing moderation to a place I don't moderate.

visit the mindful mission

by big_lowitzki on Mar 5, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not the smartest guy

in the world when it comes to “the internets and the Google.”

I usually hit the reply word under the post I am responding to and type in my post. What happens after that, God only knows!

by GeoMak on Mar 5, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions

No worries fella...

It doesnt matter for the most part… but it certainly can help the flow of things!

Just remember: the reply button is your friend… don’t neglect it… :)

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions

Sometimes it goofs up

and posts a comment to the bottom, instead of below where you mean to reply. I’ve noticed it a couple of times now.

by Spongie on Mar 6, 2009 1:22 AM CST up reply actions

Is anyone else thinking...

Cade McNown when it comes to this guy? Or is it just me?

by waywest on Mar 5, 2009 6:30 PM CST reply actions

Ugh...

As Sir Charles would say… “that’s just turrible”

Ryan Perilloux in 2010!!

by Dane Noble on Mar 5, 2009 6:32 PM CST up reply actions

Which part?

The thought or reminding everyone of Cade McNown?

by waywest on Mar 5, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions

both and neither

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Mar 5, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions

I'd rather we not.

Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!

UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!

by ES46NE10 on Mar 5, 2009 6:38 PM CST reply actions

No thanks

The guy sucked with Boldin and Fitz, how is he going to come in and help this shitty offense out? We already have a QB that can’t throw the deep ball, why add another?

by McRipper on Mar 5, 2009 6:53 PM CST reply actions

Don't underestimate

the of …..wait who are our receivers again?

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Mar 5, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions

You're joking

but not really. Sad isn’t it?

by McRipper on Mar 5, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions

exactly, but not quite!?!

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Mar 6, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions

unless steve young comes out of retirement

i don’t want any left handed QBs. they all suck. and this is coming from a southpaw.

OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King

by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 5, 2009 7:20 PM CST reply actions

Kenny Stabler

by GeoMak on Mar 5, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions

alright. you got me.

OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King

by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 5, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions

Caleb Hanie?

by McRipper on Mar 5, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions

crownem

Maybe you missed it. Read my post at 2:31.

Leinart came into the NFL with a (Cade McNown) type of attitude.

Now, he has more of a Peyton Manning type attitude.

There’s no way the Cards let him go now. He is the QB of the future in Arizona and I think that shutting his mouth, working his ass off and learning from Kurt Warner in this past year is going to pay big dividends for him and the Cards in the future.

by GeoMak on Mar 5, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions