Deal for Steelers: It’s pretty obvious what’s going on here. Leftwich has experience in Pittsburgh’ scheme going 21 of 36 for 303 yards 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions as a backup for Pittsburgh in 2008. The Steelers either know that Big Ben will be suspended, in which case the public would find out tomorrow or so, or have a really good feeling that he will and need Leftwich to step in as a stopgap for however many games (presumably 4). Leftwich knows the scheme, did well in the scheme in 2008, and has more experience than Dennis Dixon so, if Roger Goddell decides to suspend Big Ben despite the fact that he was never convicted, there are worse things for the Pittsburgh Steelers than having to start Leftwich for a few games. Good use of a 7^th rounder.

Grade: A

Deal for Buccaneers: Pretty simple deal. Josh Freeman is the starter in town and they have Josh Johnson who can be a backup. Leftwich was expendable and nothing wrong with picking up another 7^th rounder.

Grade: A