that Tony Banks is available. It's obvious our options for a backup qb aren't very good. TD and co. want a veteran. They don't want a qb with only one game as starting experience, they don't want a statue, and they don't want a pricey backup. My first choice when FA started was Jeff Garcia. He's either going to be a Lion or Buc by the start of next season. Kelly Holcomb will remain a Brown. Mike Mcmahon has only started one game in his career. Jay Fiedler would have been ideal, but I just noticed, as it was pointed out by a fin fan, that he really does make too many mistakes, even with a good back like Ricky Williams when he was still in the league. It never seemed like it considering he was near perfect when he played us as a starter. Therefore, I divert my attention to Tony Banks. If you recall, he finished for the texans when they beat us in '03. He wasn't too bad taking over for Carr. In '99 he was with the Ravens and started 10 games. He threw 17 TDs and 8 picks in a power running offense. Sound familiar? Oh yeah, sure kordell stewart could do it? Well Kordell always found a way to really blow his opportunities in the end. I think this is why Mularkey and co. didn't think he was servicable, even as a backup. It also seems, based on this article from last season, that he doesn't mind being a backup and a mentor.
Backup QB Tony Banks wants to be a starter but kind of liked the role he was in last year as a mentor and could stick around in what is not a bad situation.
He's also pretty mobile and his arm strengh is pretty good. I say if Matthews doesn't want to come back, they should consider signing this guy to backup Losman. Realize that he's not a really good starter, but he could probably come in for a few games do pretty well.
Backup QB Tony Banks wants to be a starter but kind of liked the role he was in last year as a mentor and could stick around in what is not a bad situation.
He's also pretty mobile and his arm strengh is pretty good. I say if Matthews doesn't want to come back, they should consider signing this guy to backup Losman. Realize that he's not a really good starter, but he could probably come in for a few games do pretty well.
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