tombonneau
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I had heard rumors he might be cut due to his injury. Now its heating up. I'd love for the Pats to sign him; I thought he was one of the top backups in the league ...
PIT - QB Leftwich Could Push Out QB Batch
Source: Ray Fittapaldo, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Despite joining the Steelers a few weeks ago, backup QB Byron Leftwich has made a solid case for himself to become the permanent backup to starter Ben Roethlisberger. QB Charlie Batch, the backup since 2002, underwent surgery to repair a broken collar bone and won't be available for at least a few more weeks. The decision to keep three or four quarterbacks (rookie Dennis Dixon appears to have the No. 3 spot locked up) is the question. "Based on what [Leftwich] has done to this point, there is comfort," Tomlin said of Leftwich, who will play most of the first half tonight against Carolina, if not more.