When Will Warner's Luck Run Out?
30 touchdowns, and 4,583 yards later, Kurt Warner was every managers free agent dream come true.
What was more amazing, the 38-year-old, fragile quarterback didn't miss a game in 2008. Part of that is due to Warner's amazing quick release, but more of it was due to shear luck.
Thus far in 2009 Warner has continued to have solid protection, though the hits are adding up. His game, on the other hand, has seen a dramatic drop off from his 2008 performance. Warner has thrown for 863 yards and a mere 4 touchdowns against 4 touchdowns. Not horrible, but not what some fantasy managers expected.
There is not likely to be a controversy anytime soon, but it could happened by week six or seven if he and the Cardinals do not improve. But Warner owners should have a bigger worry. His potential for injury.
While it is impossible to guess when a player will be injured, the odds suggest Kurt Warner is way overdue. And if Warner gets injured, say a concussion, it will likely mean the end of the road for him.
The 10th overall-pick from USC has been a disappointment thus far, but not a bust. While he was expected to be starting by now, the Cardinals, like fantasy mangers, did not expect Kurt Warner to resurrect himself.
Leinart actually had a very solid rookie season throwing for 2,547 yards and 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2006. He regressed early in 2007 and that is when Kurt Warner ran away with the job.
Now Leinart has had the time to mature and learn from the great Kurt Warner and is primed to start again in the NFL. The only question is when.
Warner owners would be wise to pick up Leinart now or in the next few weeks as an insurance policy.
All other owners should grab Leinart if they have an extra roster spot open for a prospect. It can payoff big if Kurt Warner finally goes down to injury.
Sin City Scout
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