Most draft projections had Mississippi running back Deuce McCallister as the top pick prior to Vick's decision, for criminy sakes. So here's the deal. Sure, Leaf is a childish moron who alienated all of San Diego and failed to live up to his billing coming off Washington State's Rose Bowl season three years ago. But the guy has all the physical tools of a great NFL quarterback. What he needs is the maturity and mental acumen to deal with both the game and its surrounding hoopla.
Maturity comes with age.
Young Ryan should be ready to turn over a new leaf now that he's been humiliated repeatedly in San Diego. If ever a guy is looking for a fresh start, Leaf is the man. I'm not talking about making Leaf the Seahawks' new starter. I'm talking about bringing him in on the cheap as the No. 2 or 3 guy behind Jon Kitna or Green Bay backup Matt Hasselback, if Holmgren can swing another deal. If he still doesn't get it, cut him loose.