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The Battle Of Young Versus Leinart, Round 2

Authored by Stephen Varcardipone - 14th January, 2006 - 5:53 pm

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Who do you like better, Superman or Batman? This is the question that a few NFL general managers will be asking themselves at this April's draft. Do you take Vince Young, a super athlete who can single handedly take over a game? Or do you take Matt Leinart, a cool customer who just wins football games?

Vince Young is a 6'5" freak, and I mean that in the best way, who is undoubtedly the premiere athlete in this year's draft. He is a proven winner who can beat you with his legs, and unlike Michael Vick, is capable of picking apart a defense with short and accurate passes. Yes, his delivery is a bit unorthodox, but ask Pete Carroll, the head coach/defensive coordinator of USC who was also an NFL head coach, if it works. We all know the answer seeing as Young threw for over 200 yards and rushed for another 200 in possibly the greatest performance ever in a national championship game. Young will struggle early with the speed of the NFL, but every young quarterback does. But I believe that his work ethic will allow him to become a dominant player who will fit in nice with any of the teams that have a top pick.

Matt Leinart is from the mold of a proto-typical pocket passer. But for a big man he has very quick feet and is fast enough to escape defenders at the next level. He won't rush for 200 yards in a game, but who can? Oh right! Leinart is a three-year starter with a Heisman trophy and two national championships under his belt, (yes, one was a split-national title).
For his first two seasons he ran Norm Chow's pro-style offense to perfection. He did have off-season elbow surgery, but this past season was arguably his finest.
He increased his arm strength and by staying for his senior season he showed maturity that every NFL team looks for. Leinart is ready to contribute immediately and should do so for New Orleans or Tennessee.

So who do you choose, Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne?
General managers are in a win win situation and I believe the franchises that select these two studs will understand what all the fuss is about. Both Young and Leinart are natural leaders and proven winners.
These are great attributes to have for teams looking to compete right away. Now the real question, who do you take first in your Fantasy draft next year!

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