I don't have an opinion on Leinart right now....I have to look at his numbers. We are talking about Mark Sanchez who has started less than 35 games in college. And according to the stats I showed you, 85% of college qb's who come into the NFL with less than 35 starts have failed over the last ten years. Fail, does not do well, is cut, is a bust, causes their team to lose, ineffective, not good.....I don't know how much more I can clarify it for you.
I hope Sanchez does well, I just think the chances are against him.
Leinart is not doing well so far. He was beaten out by Kurt Warner and is not in favor with the Cardinals. He's a party boy who doesn't take his job as an NFL QB too seriously. He had some nice moments his rookie year, but that was two years ago and he hasn't been heard from since...unless partying with 18 year old girls constitutes being heard from.
The NFL is extremely unpredictable and it's impossible to say whether Mark will succeed or fail. Many upperclassmen who went to school and played 2-4 years failed miserably at the pro level.
Whatever the case is, Pete Carroll was extremely vengeful and demonstrated little grace at Mark's press conference today. There was NO REASON to call Mark out like that in front of a group of reporters on what should have been a day of celebration. I understand Pete may have disagreed with Mark behind closed doors, but what he did today was ridiculous. He potentially could cost Mark money and hurt his draft position. In the end, I think Mark will have the last word...he's an intelligent guy who will perform well on the wonderlic test and I think he'll perform very well at the combine and at pro workouts.
In part, I hope Mark succeeds to spite Pete Carroll.