Favre vs. Leinart is can't-miss game
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So why are we even mentioning it? It’s still a quarterback league, isn’t it? And this is one of the can’t-miss, pass-the-torch games. Old versus new. Hall of Fame versus can’t miss.
Brett Favre is in the last days of his career. Matt Leinart is in the first weeks of what could develop into a Favre-like career. So, this game has something. Be sure of this, these two guys will be the stories. Even though Favre is aging and falling apart, he is still the bloodstream of the Packers. Even though Leinart is in his first month as the Cardinals’ starter, he too is a lone bright spot.
You want to watch both of these guys. Even though Favre has almost had it, you can’t keep your eyes off him. What is that gunslinger going to do next? Same goes for Leinart. He may be an NFL baby, but there’ s a big-time intrigue factor that goes with him.
Both are stars. One is fading, one is rising. Both are worth watching.
In Favre’s case, the drama is actually how long will it last? Can he pull the team together for one last respectable run? Can Favre pull out fourth quarter daggers? Can he continue his amazing starting streak? Can he still be Brett Favre? Just for an afternoon.
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But Favre stays. He hangs on.
While in Arizona, the lost Cardinals figured it’s time to put in Leinart. Kurt Warner is not the future. Leinart is. So, unlike, Green Bay, the Cardinals are looking ahead. They believe Leinart is the answer now and later, much like the Packers still believe in Favre.
Sunday, it’s old versus new. See, even with a 2-4 versus 1-6 matchup, there’s something.
Vick's throwing out hot air
Air Vick? It was just last week that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was reminiscing about the wonderful days when he played for Dan Reeves. You know, when he could really air it out.
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But, whatever, right? Maybe harkening back to the zany offensive days of Reeves was an inspiration for Vick. He went out and threw four touchdowns in a wild 41-38 win over Pittsburgh. Four passing touchdowns by Vick? That’s usually a month of statistical groceries for this guy.
Remember, it’s Vick we’re talking about. Wonderful, freaky athlete. Great runner. Mediocre passer. Sunday was the first time in his NFL career that Vick threw three touchdowns. And then he added another to the party.
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