Tim Brown: Archer Daniels Can Rebound

Life is full of surprises. Players that were picked up off the scrap heap can sometimes still bring it and help a team get where it's going. A perfect example was on display for all to see during last night's Monday Night Football matchup between the hard-nosed Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Redskins.

Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not return to the game in the second half because of a shoulder injury. In steps Byron Leftwich, the former Marshall standout who was the starting quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003-06 before landing in Atlanta in 2007. He had signed a 2-year deal with Atlanta, but was cut after last season. He originally backed up Joey Harrington -- another quarterback looking to settle in with a new team -- but Leftwich grabbed the starting job away -- only to be injured and get relegated to the backup role. Once a starter, Leftwich must have felt like a bit of a nomad in the last two years.

However, last night he got his chance to show what he can do. He took over with the Steelers leading 10-6. On his first pass of the game, Leftwich connected with wide receiver Nate Washington for a 50-yard completion, setting up a touchdown that would put the Steelers ahead 16-6. He gave the Steelers offense a new, more mobile look. ...