When one states that they will not buy tickets because of one player, they're not an unconditional fan of the Jaguars. It's not just the Cletus who referred to Leftwich as "Gimp Starter", they're many more out there claiming that is their reason as well. It's one thing to be an educated football fan and have doubts about his ability to be our long term solution at QB. It's another thing to allow your disdain for a singular player to ruin an otherwise wonderful time to be a Jaguars fan. I understand that some people continue to blame him for Brunnell aging, losing his scrambling ability after an unfortunate injury in a pre-season game versus the Giants many years ago; and for the injury he suffered in the game at Indy which opened the door for the Leftwich promotion. I understand it, even though none of it can be remotely attributed to Leftwich. It gave a certain faction of the fanbase a person to blame and they have never forgiven him. Again, not that the blame was or is justified in the slightest but, nevertheless.
NOT buying tickets to see the present Jaguars because of a one player is akin to kicking Angelina Jolie out of bed because one of her toe-nails is too long. It doesn't make any sense. What does make sense is people finding any reason other than the truth as an excuse not to support the team. It's called either denial or rationalization. "I won't buy tickets cause Leftwich stinks." "I won't sleep with Angelina Jolie because i don't like her feet."
First of all Leftwich doesn't stink as a QB. In fact, can any of us, including the coaches, say what he could accomplish if he played all 16 games. No one knows. We have seen flashes both good and bad but we must keep in mind (at the forefront) a QB needs receivers. Since he's been here he's had an aging Jimmy Smith (which to some, is probably also the fault of Leftwich) and a bunch of new guys. Last year, in which Leftwich played only 5 games, his starting WR's were a second year guy making a transition from QB and a 3rd year guy with average speed and hands. We still do not have enough "body of work" to know what Leftwich is or what he isn't, other than lack of mobility. With Leftwich having one year left on his contract, considering his limited body of work, what was available in free agency and after having the new OC review the tapes, naming Leftwich the starter was the best most attractive option availabe to the Jaguars. Like it or not, if you're football savvy, including salary cap knowledge and overall league awareness, it was the prudent manner in which to proceed.
For all of you who do not care for Leftwich, if he fails to answer the question of long term stability, whether it's another injury or performance, he won't be here next year. Until then, however, you should root for him, anyone who plays the QB position and every other player on the Jaguar roster with the same passion. If you want the Jaguars to win but Leftwich to fail, as some means of validating your opinion, you're not really as Jaguar fan so don't call yourself one.

After all, we should all want to see the Jaguars do well (whomever is on the field representing) and have them remain here in Jacksonville for many, many years to come. For some of you, for no other reason than to continue to have something to bitch or complain about, and present your anger by making ignorant comments on message boards. For the rest of us, to continue to see OUR team efforting to be the best that they can with what they have. That's what being a true fan of any team should be.