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Byron Leftwich To The Falcons?
Published 9/18/2007 by Jeff at The Meaningful Collateral
... That’s the word from some guy who met Chris Mortensen in a dark alley. The Falcons want to add depth behind Joey Harrington. Here’s a novel idea: how about adding quality IN FRONT of Joey Harrington? Boomer Esiason could be talked out of his studio job, I’m sure. Give the man a helmet. ...

0-2: not the place to be
Published 9/18/2007 by NDub at Construda
... , who's been a stud for the 2-0 Houston Texans? Should they just tank the season now and play for the No. 1 pick, who will likely be Louisville Cardinal Brian Brohm? He very successfully quarterbacked for three years in former head coach and now Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino's system. Apparently Atlanta remains optimistic for a Wildcard or NFC South title since they play in a division that doesn't appear to have a top team at the moment. (New Orleans looks like crap, Carolina is already disappointing, and Tampa Bay is coached by Jon Gruden). That's why Atlanta may be turning it's sights to former Jacksonville Jaguars first-round pick Byron Leftwich. ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen and Len Pasquarelli are reporting the Falcons met with Leftwich on Monday night to determine if they want to sign him. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting ...