Losing Matt Ryan not tragic for other Falcons

...in the summer by the Michael Vick saga, watched White emerge with Redman, Joey Harrington and Byron Leftwich throwing the ball. That speaks volumes. White's numbers were somewhat better with Ryan at quarterback...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Probabilities during Titans' winning drive

...1-yd rush, 8 plays, 72 yards, 1:45 09/12/2004 JAC 13, BUF 10- - Byron Leftwich 7-yd pass to Ernest Wilford, 14 plays, 80 yards, 2:07 12/28/2003 ARI...

Smith says Ryan won't play vs. Eagles

Atlanta's Matt Ryan will not play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia, coach Mike Smith said Monday afternoon.

Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice

When it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Ball St. 22, W. Michigan 17

Ball St. 22, W. Michigan 17

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

...Of course they are, but the game plan looks more wide open than it did when Byron Leftwich or Josh Johnson were starting. If you truly want to be a No. 1 receiver and...

More movement by Tampa Bay

...Major League'', Who are these guys?'' I have no argument with the Bucs placing veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich on injured reserve or releasing cornerback Mike Mickens. But, seriously, we're into late November and...

Bucs place Leftwich on injured reserve

Byron Leftwich's season is over after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers put the backup quarterback on injured reserve with a sore right elbow.

Mack sitting out for Bucs

...James Lee, receiver Brian Clark and defensive tackle Dre Moore also are inactive for the Bucs. Byron Leftwich has been designated as the third quarterback

Week 11 NFL inactives

Week 10 inactives

Cent. Michigan 35, Ball St. 3

Cent. Michigan 35, Ball St. 3

Week 10 NFL inactives

Week 10 inactives

Week 10 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 10 inactives.

CAPTION: September 13, 2009; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Byron Leftwich (7) gets pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Igor Olshansky (99) during the second half at...

Midseason Report: Buccaneers

...now if Jagodzinski had stayed and his playbook was as bad as the Bucs described it. Byron Leftwich was supposed to be a bridge to Freeman. He turned out to be a statue. Defensive...