The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Jacksonville Jaguars QB Byron Leftwich.
Leftwich is a good fit for Bobby Petrino's offensive strategy. Petrino likes to mix a power running game with a vertical passing game, and there's no doubt that Leftwich has the arm necessary to throw the ball down the field, and he's also known as a pretty accurate passer. Leftwich got a raw deal in Jacksonville as they never surrounded him with reliable weapons in the passing game. The same holds true for Atlanta's receiving weapons, or at least that we know of now. It remains to be seen if the receivers truly made Vick look worse than he really was, or vice versa. It was likely a combination of both, but there's some talent here. Atlanta might have found their next franchise QB.
Fantasy Impact: Unless Harrington has some career revelation and becomes the QB everyone thought he would be coming out of Oregon, Leftwich should be starting by mid-season. Those in 2 QB leagues with an empty roster spot should stash Leftwich, but those in 12 team leagues shouldn't bother right now. Leftwich has QB2 upside if he grasps the offense and starts. Joe Horn is aging, but he's still a reliable receiver. Roddy White is a great downfield threat, but he's struggled with drops. Michael Jenkins is a good redzone target, but lacks the speed to separate down the field. Leftwich is worth keeping an eye on once he takes over in all leagues.
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