By all accounts, this hasn’t been a great day for Byron Leftwich. As Florio noted earlier (we’re on a last name basis), Josh Freeman is getting closer to contending for the Bucs starting quarterback job. The guys from Pewter Report wrote on their Twitter page that Leftwich has struggled recently in practice. "[He] took many sacks, had errant throws. This guy isn’t leading the QB derby, folks.” They believe that Luke McCown is winning the race. And Freeman’s sudden inclusion into the starting mix doesn’t speak well for either veteran. To add further insult, Leftwich was knocked to the ground by rookie free agent Jarrett Buie, a big taboo in non-contact drills. The quarterback is hands off. Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris was livid and quickly booted the kid out of practice after an “expletive-filled tirade.” Leftwich joked about the incident, but he must feel the pressure. A once-promising career is at a crossroads, and he may not have many good opportunities left to win a starting job.
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