David Garrard released by Jags

[IAMKING]

Per ESPN

Gabbert era begins...

[LeonDixson]

That surprised me a bit. Not that he's all that great.

[sureletsrace]

Very surprising in my opinion. My guess is he didn't want to be a backup. There are a few teams in the NFL he can start for.

[Doomsday101]

Per ESPN

Gabbert era begins...

Wow, Did not expect that.

[InmanRoshi]

Now that Garrard was anything special, but this is now the second time that Jack Del Rio has cut his starting QB just days before his season opener. How does this guy keep his job?

[cowboystar55]

That surprised me a bit. Not that he's all that great.

I hope that idiot Coach (what's his face....Del Rio) just didn't just lose his Locker Room. If Gabbert was that good in preseason, we sure didn't hear about it. It's gonna be a LONG YEAR in Jacksonville!!!
:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[realtick]

Wow.

I didn't see that coming.

If I'm the Raiders, 49ers, Seattle....I'm on my phone.

He's not a world-beater, but he's the best out there right now, and worlds better than what the noted teams currently have.

[IAMKING]

I was suprised as well. Not a cut I seen or expected for a season or two atleast

[ZeroClub]

That surprised me a bit. Not that he's all that great.
I'm surprised too. He's a good bus driver.

Garrard would be an upgrade for the Seahawks.

[realtick]

How does Jack Del Rio keep his job?

Exactly.

I think the same thing about Marvin Lewis too.

[sureletsrace]

Wow.

I didn't see that coming.

If I'm the Raiders, 49ers, Seattle....I'm on my phone.

He's not a world-beater, but he's the best out there right now, and worlds better than what the noted teams currently have.

I think the 49ers are tanking on purpose. I could definitely see him starting for Seattle though. I think the Raiders are happy with Campbell.

[WoodysGirl]

Now that Garrard was anything special, but this is now the second time that Jack Del Rio has cut his starting QB just days before his season opener. How does this guy keep his job?
He's got that Jeff Fisher gene.

He keeps them just competitive enough without actually having to put them over the top.

[Dallas]

I watched him the other night. That OL is HORRIBLE. He never had a chance to stop and throw. Guy was running for his LIFE. He is luck yhe got out of JAX alive.

I bet Gabbert gets killed by mid season.

[IAMKING]

Now that Garrard was anything special, but this is now the second time that Jack Del Rio has cut his starting QB just days before his season opener. How does this guy keep his job?

He won't. I predict him gone before week 10.

[Aracil]

Beep, beep, beep, beep beep beep beep. Ring, ring, ring. "Hello?" "Hi David, this is Seattle..." :)

[Chocolate Lab]

Wow.

I didn't see that coming.

If I'm the Raiders, 49ers, Seattle....I'm on my phone.

He's not a world-beater, but he's the best out there right now, and worlds better than what the noted teams currently have.

Skins... :o:

I've always liked Garrard. Guess JAX are content to throw away the season.

[TX_Yid]

The Redskins could do worse.. I'd rather play Rex Grossman twice a season

[TheCount]

Rio did the exact same thing to Leftwich, beware Gabbert.

[ethiostar]

WOW.... Didn't see this coming.

[realtick]

I think the 49ers are tanking on purpose. I could definitely see him starting for Seattle though. I think the Raiders are happy with Campbell.

Maybe I'm just thinking with a rational mind/common sense, which means nothing to a guy like Al Davis, lol.

I live in the Bay Area...Raider fans do not like Campbell.

[SDCowboy85]

He was horrible. I'm surprised he lasted that long.

[IAMKING]

Beep, beep, beep, beep beep beep beep. Ring, ring, ring. "Hello?" "Hi David, this is Seattle..." :)

"Mr. Garrard. Washington on line 2"

[InmanRoshi]

He was horrible. I'm surprised he lasted that long.

He had a 90 QB Rating and completed 65% of his passes last year. Not bad considering his franchise never spends any money to put any weapons around him. Doesn't help when Jack Del Rio throws you under the bus for not being a "winner" to explain why the team failed to go to the playoffs again, to divert attention from the fact that he hasn't put a good defense on the field in about 6 years.

[JohnsKey19]

Underrated QB IMO. The guy has averaged a near 90 QB rating over the last 4 seasons. Still a very solid starter and would be an EXCELLENT backup.

[Doomsday101]

He had a 90 QB Rating and completed 65% of his passes last year. Not bad considering his franchise never spends any money to put any weapons around him. Doesn't help when Jack Del Rio throws you under the bus for not being a "winner" to explain why the team failed to go to the playoffs again, to divert attention from the fact that he hasn't put a good defense on the field in about 6 years.

I agree. Clearly not a HOF player but Garrard has been a good steady player for a poor Jacksonville team.

Gabbert may become a very good QB down the line but seems to be a pretty big risk throwing him to the wolves like this

[flashback]

what about Indy? They've played him 2x a year. I'd drop Collins and run Garrard out there even with only 4 days to prep.

[joseephuss]

I could see the Steelers picking him up to be their backup.

I don't understand cutting him right now. If you didn't want him, why not cut him last week?

Luke McKown has been named the starter. Gabbert will have to wait a few weeks, but not too long.

[tyke1doe]

Exactly.

I think the same thing about Marvin Lewis too.

Two words: Compromising photos.

or

Cheap owners.

[Faerluna]

AlbertBreer (http://twitter.com/#%21/AlbertBreer) Albert Breer



RT @Jay_Glazer (http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer) I'm reporting the Jaguars today have informed starting QB David Garrard they are releasing him! Luke McCown will start opener

[Hoofbite]

I'd be pissed if I were him.

Here, good luck finding another team and setting in before the season starts.

[TheCount]

He was horrible. I'm surprised he lasted that long.

He was a lot of things, but horrible isn't one of them.

Not all QB's have the luxury of throwing to Jason Witten, Terrell Owens, Miles Austin and Dez Bryant. His weapons were terrible for most, if not all, of his tenure. That's before you even get into the rest of the team, their defense is terrible.

[Hoofbite]

He was a lot of things, but horrible isn't one of them.

Not all QB's have the luxury of throwing to Jason Witten, Terrell Owens, Miles Austin and Dez Bryant. His weapons were terrible for most, if not all, of his tenure.

He's more than capable.

I think he could do well enough on a team with some supporting case.

I'd actually like to see him go to Seattle. He could probably compete for the West out there.

[Bowdown27]

I was kinda taken back with his release. I was watching top 100 right after I got home from work and said to myself why didn't they do it sooner ? It's not like gabbert is starting right away

[DFWJC]

It makes sense.

They traded up and gave up a lot to get Gabbert and he looks like he is what they thought he was. Garrard is better right now, but by they probably want the reps to soon go to the young guy. McCowen will start, and Gabbert will be in the queue.

Garrard will be snatched up very quickly. He's a solid, middle of the pack QB, a great person, and someone who would add value to any team.

I don't really see us going for him but someone will jump right away.

I love what they are building in Jacksonville. Too bad they never gave DG any receiving weapons.

[JohnsKey19]

Seems to be a perfect fit for Miami. They're definitely not sold on Henne.

[GoCowboysGo]

Totally surprising release....Seattle, Miami? I'm betting he winds up in Indy....they'd be stupid not to pick him up!

[ThreeSportStar80]

David Garrad is good QB, Jacksonville sucks...

[DFWJC]

He was horrible. I'm surprised he lasted that long.
I wouldn't say that.

Given the fact that he almost never had WRs and was just now is beginning to get Olineman (who are not there yet), the guy did well.

He routinely was around the middle of the pack overall in starting QBs and a couple of season he was near the top in passer rating.

In fact, Garrard and Big Ben's stats are not all that different but the talent on their teams were night and da. Yet the one time they met in the palyoffs, DG led his team to the win.

Horrible? No. "Decent" is a better word.

[IAMKING]

Seems to be a perfect fit for Miami. They're definitely not sold on Henne.

Perfect fit didn't think of it. They need to sign him today and trot him out week 1.

[DFWJC]

Seems to be a perfect fit for Miami. They're definitely not sold on Henne.
He wouldn't know what to do with himself with a guy like Brandon Marshall to throw to.

His salary may be prohibative....I'm not sure really.

The Jags saved 9 million by doing this. Combine that with what they burned to get Gabbert and it makes sense...except maybe the timing part of it.

In any case, I bet Garrard is a bit shell-shocked right now.

[ethiostar]

I'm hoping he goes to Seattle, but i doubt that will happen since T. Jackson is now with the Seahawks.

I have Sidney Rice on my fantasy team. :D

[Manster74]

what about Indy? They've played him 2x a year. I'd drop Collins and run Garrard out there even with only 4 days to prep.
My thoughts exactly !!!

[DFWJC]

Since 2007, here is how he rated among top 31 qbs.

Completion pct__67% (12th)
Passer rating__88% (11th)
Passing TDs __71 (15th)
Rushing TDs__11__(T2nd)


So he was respectable, but not great.
Have to say though, he did not look real sharp this preseason.

[MichaelWinicki]

Since 2007, here is how he rated among top 31 qbs.

Completion pct__67% (12th)
Passer rating__88% (11th)
Passing TDs __71 (15th)
Rushing TDs__11__(T2nd)


So he was respectable, but not great.
Have to say though, he did not look real sharp this preseason.

Those aren't bad numbers, but for Jax to dump him right before the start of the season... Wow.

There's something else there.

[Hostile]

If I were Miami I would be on the phone already saying, "so do you like our fair state...?"

[Nightshade]

It would be surprising if it wasn't Del Rio.

Garrard may have inadvertently scuffed Jack's leather jacket on an errant pass.

"GIT OUTA HERE!!"

[Muhast]

If he doesn't go become a starter anywhere, i could see him winding up in Pittsburgh to back up Ben now that Leftwich is out for the year.

Although I'd think the cali bunch(Oak/Sea/SF would love to have him)

[Muhast]

Totally surprising release....Seattle, Miami? I'm betting he winds up in Indy....they'd be stupid not to pick him up!


Well you are paying Peyton a truckload of cash (20+ mil a year), just signed Kerry Collins to a pretty decent deal as a backup(two year 14million).

I highly doubt you add a 3rd veteran contract.

Miami/SF/Seattle would be my guess.

[adbutcher]

David Garrad is good QB, Jacksonville sucks...

Yep. However, contrary to some here I am not surprised by this move. Jack is crazy and will throw anyone under the bus to save his job. 4 years from now if Gabbert and Jack are still there, Gabbert better look out.

[Cowboyz88]

He probably wished he played us every week.

We made him look like Joe Montana.

[TheCount]

They pretty much screwed him. Waited till most teams had settled their QB situation and there was no time left to learn a new system.

He'll land somewhere, but he'll be so far behind that they probably won't let him start for a while and even then he'll still be trying to catchup.

If I were him, I'd light a flaming bag of dog poop on Del Rio's doorstep, but maybe I'm being a little petty. :D

[InmanRoshi]

The Jags might be worse this year than the Panthers were last year. They're going to be horrendous.

[MegaMagick]

This guy could be the difference in the NFC West if he goes to the Hawks or 9ers.

Give Seattle a good QB to throw to Rice, Miller, Williams, etc and they could be much better than last year.

[DIAF]

Garrard will be a Seahawk by week's end and will be starting by week 5.

[joseephuss]

He probably wished he played us every week.

We made him look like Joe Montana.

Garrard will be a Seahawk by week's end and will be starting by week 5.

So he will get to play Dallas.

[DawnOfANewD]

Maybe WAS could pick him up...and still suck at QB.

[Hostile]

McCown not Gabbart is named the starter.

[TheCount]

McCown not Gabbart is named the starter.

Just a matter of time before Gabbart gets the job... and then immediately cut.

[dargonking999]

Just a matter of time before Gabbart gets the job... and then immediately cut.

2 years then cut

[Hostile]

According to Garrard's Agent 3 teams have already called.

Washington, Miami, and Seattle would be my guesses.

[DIAF]

Maybe WAS could pick him up...and still suck at QB.

I don't know if he's that big of an upgrade over Grossman, but he's definitely better than Tavaris Jackson.

[Hostile]

I don't know if he's that big of an upgrade over Grossman, but he's definitely better than Tavaris Jackson.I would take him over Grossman so fast John Beck's head would spin.

[joseephuss]

I don't know if he's that big of an upgrade over Grossman, but he's definitely better than Tavaris Jackson.

I would. And maybe that is more a statement on just how poor Grossman is than how good Garrard is.

Garrard is solid and consistent. In Grossman's best season he had a passer rating of 81.2. That is the only year his passer rating has been over 80 and his career passer rating is 70.9. Garrard's career passer rating is 85.8 and he has been over 80 for the last 5 years. Garrard beats out Grossman in every category that makes up the passer rating. That is completion percentage, TD%, INT% and yards per attempt. It isn't close. Again, it really shows how bad Grossman has been.

Garrard also has more experience having played in twice as many games as Grossman. The only thing Grossman has is that he is two years younger than Garrard.

Garrard may not be spectacular or a top tier QB, but he is easily better than Grossman.

[burmafrd]

Trying to think of what he has had to throw to in Jacksonville and no one comes to mind. Put him in a place that has some weapons and he is probably pretty good

[CM Duck]

I'm hoping he goes to Seattle, but i doubt that will happen since T. Jackson is now with the Seahawks.

I have Sidney Rice on my fantasy team. :D

As long as Gerrard is starting AND playing week 11...he is my #2 QB on my fantasy team. I am in a 16 team league so good QBs are very hard to come by now.

I put in a waiver claim for Kerry Collins, I was planning on putting him on the trading block asap if I get him...now I may keep him for a couple weeks just in case, lol

[Hoofbite]

They pretty much screwed him. Waited till most teams had settled their QB situation and there was no time left to learn a new system.

He'll land somewhere, but he'll be so far behind that they probably won't let him start for a while and even then he'll still be trying to catchup.

If I were him, I'd light a flaming bag of dog poop on Del Rio's doorstep, but maybe I'm being a little petty. :D

Yep. I'd be livid.

Of course, he seems like too much of a good guy to really let it be known. That and a few million is a hell of a consolation prize. For him it's probably not too bad, for his family it probably sucks.

It was said the other day when Gurode was let loose, "it's a business".

And to a certain extent, I agree. However, if you make a habit of operating on the "it's a business" and put guys in tough spots like JAX did Garrard, people will be a lot less likely to do business with you.

I'd imagine it's probably hard to entice a FA when you might make a "business decision" and sandbag them in terms of going to another team.

He should really go to Seattle. Check out the weather up there. Get out of the swamp and stay away from DC.

[Hoofbite]

Trying to think of what he has had to throw to in Jacksonville and no one comes to mind. Put him in a place that has some weapons and he is probably pretty good

Hey had that cokehead for a while.

Matt Jones.

Simms-Walker.

Reggie (?) Something.

And they had another higher pick at WR, IIRC.

He didn't have anyone but likely because the Jags have been absolutely terrible in acquiring a target.

Mercedes Lewis played well for him last year.

[DFWJC]

Those aren't bad numbers, but for Jax to dump him right before the start of the season... Wow.

There's something else there.
He has a bad back. Maybe since he was not on IR they were cutting their loses in addition to all of the other reasons.

I always have liked DG...seems like a grreat guy.

The sad thing is that they are finally buidling a team again and he won't get to enjoy it.
Mercedes Lewis broke out last year, Mike Thomas is becoming a decent WR, and Cecil Shorts shows great promise. Plus they drafted a buch of young lineman who will be good soon enough.
Good timing for Gabbert, I guess.

[burmafrd]

He has a bad back. Maybe since he was not on IR they were cutting their loses in addition to all of the other reasons.

I always have liked DG...seems like a grreat guy.

The sad thing is that they are finally buidling a team again and he won't get to enjoy it.
Mercedes Lewis broke out last year, Mike Thomas is becoming a decent WR, and Cecil Shorts shows great promise. Plus they drafted a buch of young lineman who will be good soon enough.
Good timing for Gabbert, I guess.

They were talking about this on Sirius as I came in. Ross Tucker flat out said that the Jags have the worst WR core in the NFL. So to blame Garrard for that is pretty sad; and last year he had very good stats with a lousy WR core.

[rgcowboys]

Don't know if it was posted. Here is a link http://kansascity.sbnation.com/missouri-tigers/2011/9/7/2409369/jacksonville-jaguars-release-of-david-garrard-totally-unexpected