With Rivers going to San Diego, Drew Brees’ stint as starter is almost certainly over. In his last 20 games he has only four wins to his credit. Doug Flutie can provide some guidance for the young Rivers, so expect him to be manning the reins of the Chargers come fall.
After Manning arrived in New York, current QB Kerry Collins decided he wanted out. “I figured there was no reason to hang around,” Collins told The Associated Press on Monday. After bringing the Giants to the Superbowl three years ago, the Giants have had mediocre seasons, with a very disappointing 2003.
Ben Roethlisberger rounded out the “big three” quarterbacks in the draft. He slipped a little, and Pittsburgh snatched him at number 11. This may signal the end of Tommy Maddox’s fairy tale run from the defunct XFL to the Steelers’ starter. He isn’t happy with his contract, and this will add to the frustration.
The fourth quarterback taken in the first round was a surprise move. The Buffalo Bills traded up to take J.P. Losman from Tulane, a move they say is for the future. However, a first round choice from next year was given up, and Drew Bledsoe’s salary is looking mighty big for a guy who only won six games last year. If his performance doesn’t increase this season, the future may come sooner than expected.
