Comments on: Jaguars release David Garrard

By: balzosteel

balzosteel — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:26:28 +0000

The one thing about David Garrard………he sucks.

By: paulbrownsrevenge

paulbrownsrevenge — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:48:41 +0000

Garrard dressed like a cheap Pimp in a press conference a few years ago, he should have been sent to the CFL then.

By: bigvinnyinjax

bigvinnyinjax — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:16:27 +0000

It was actually Del Rio’s loyalty to Garrard that caused this. They kept him WAY too long trying to give him a chance, any chance, to prove that he should remain with the team. Even after a horrible preseason Del Rio STILL tried to give Garrard a chance all the way up until Monday’s practice where he threw 3 INTs and overthrew half a dozen WRs by 15 yards.

Garrard took responsibility and admirably admitted that he had no one to blame but himself. Funny how the rest of the free world seems to be ready to blame the man who held on until the very last second trying to keep him.

By: levingibbs

levingibbs — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:15:15 +0000

There is no such thing as the “Suck For Luck” Sweepstakes. And seeing that Jacksonville traded up to the 10th pick in the ’11 draft to get Blaine Gabbert, I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t enter the discussion even if they did wind up with the #1 pick next year. That’d be a total waste of money.

By: whiskeyontherox

whiskeyontherox — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:15:02 +0000

So I just heard on ESPN that Jacksonville actually used Garrad in a publicity stunt to sell tickets and then cut him a couple hours after that event. Talk about unprofessional and tacky.

By: nimbushex

nimbushex — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:55:09 +0000

If nobody is interested in Garrard as a starter, I would be ecstatic if the Steelers picked him up as a replacement for Leftwich (possibly cutting/trading Dennis Dixon in the process). I know it’s probably not going to happen, but he would easily be the best backup in the league. Regardless of what happens, I wish Garrard the best of luck. I’ve always admired him as a player, especially after what he did to us in Tomlin’s first playoff game as a head coach.

By: leftysmoke

leftysmoke — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:54:15 +0000

woodd2 says:
Sep 6, 2011 3:37 PM
They had to know that they didn’t want to pay the $8 large at the beginning of camp and they knew what they had in Gerrard (feh) – why not do it earlier?

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they didnt do it earlier because they knew the colts were in trouble. peyton may miss some serious time and if they released him weeks ago no doubt garrard would be the starter for colts

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Hey! Can I come join you in your dream world? You actually think Del Rio is competent enough to construct this kind of plan? They cut him because he is a scrub and they know the Colts are going to win the division, regardless.

Thanks.

By: jkaflagg

jkaflagg — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:26:53 +0000

The Leftwich move 4 years ago was different……Garrard was a young guy on the way up at that time, whereas McCown is a classic “just another guy”……..If he’s Kurt Warner, Del Rio is a genius; if he’s Derek Anderson, well……..

By: mwcarolina

mwcarolina — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:24:43 +0000

First off, people dont know much about LUKE McCown, so this isnt a bad move, but honestly, unless he surprises, i dont see him staying the starter past week 9, Gabbert will start, but the question is when. as for Garrard. shocked he’s gone so soon, i think he would be a good backup to Newton, but i see him with the 49ers

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:57:15 +0000

This move was going to happen early last season before McCown tore his ACL against the Chargers. McCown has outplayed Garrard every time he has been given an opportunity.
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Yeah, McCown really looked good in the playoffs against the Patriots (eyes roll)

The legend of the fluke last throw to beat Tampa in Arizona season finale continues….or was that the other McCown?

By: tombrookshire

tombrookshire — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:56:21 +0000

Whoa! Jags going for Luck!

By: golonger

golonger — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:49:12 +0000

deadeye – BWAAAAAAAAAAAHA Ha Ha Ha!

By: golonger

golonger — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:47:07 +0000

blancodiablo – gee, sorry I offended one of Jax 10 fans…..so sorry.

Now..get back to your Wal-Mart greeter post and WIPE YOUR MOUTH! LOL

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:46:39 +0000

What are they doing, and why does Del Rio still have a job???

By: blancodiablo

blancodiablo — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:31:56 +0000

Oh, an LA joke! That’s pure flamer talent on display. Good job “golonger”.

I bet that’s what your mentally challenged mother use to say to you, only for you to crawl out of bed, embarrassed. “But mom, that’s as long as it be!”

They say all comics suffer from depression. Good luck “golonger” and get the help you need. Youre a funny guy.

By: tiffpats4eva

tiffpats4eva — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:31:22 +0000

Wow. He got fired on his day off.

By: halftermguv

halftermguv — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:29:28 +0000

4:15 PM Jacksonville releases David Garrad

Analysis:
Losers: Garrad, Jags fans, and any hope that Jack del Rio will be a top tier coach

Winners: salary cap and manufacturers of stadium tarps (for the entire upper deck).

By: blancodiablo

blancodiablo — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:24:58 +0000

That wasnt the only goal Mogogo. Garrard did not improve over the offseason (as preseason proved) and would have been nothing more than a stopgap until Gabbert.

They could have released him earlier and then risk him signing with the Colts. Thats business. Colts are in a downward spiral now that forehead is old. No need to help reverse that.

And as Weaver has shown, he will go cheap if given the option (ie..Del Rio still having a job versus paying early severance)

By: golonger

golonger — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:17:36 +0000

That $8M should easily cover the franchise’s moving costs from Jax to LA!!!!

By: rajbais

rajbais — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:09:00 +0000

Best Places for David Garrard

1. Raiders
2. 49ers
3. Seahawks
4. Bengals*
5. Dolphins*
6. Panthers*

*Future QB starting

By: Spencer

Spencer — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:06:09 +0000

Tim Tebow is available!

By: mogogo1

mogogo1 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:02:44 +0000

I get it’s a money-saving move, but they could have cut him weeks ago if that was the only goal…and that would have given him a much better shot at catching on with another team. Looks to me that they wanted to stick it to him for some reason. Don’t follow the Jags much, but I never heard of him doing anything to deserve this sort of treatment.

By: blancodiablo

blancodiablo — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:01:49 +0000

But you care enough to read the story and post on it Denice. Truth is, I dont care about you but I still wasted 30 seconds of my life addressing you, never to be regained. My guess is 30 seconds is all you are use to.

Good riddance Garrard. Hope you didnt write any large checks recently.

By: pkrjones

pkrjones — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:01:07 +0000

If there was 1 working brain cell in Cincy they’d steal the Jags #1 pick and get something for Palmer… but don’t think either franchise can see that far:(

By: thefiesty1

thefiesty1 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:59:16 +0000

Indy should grab him and sent Collins back into retirement before the season starts and save 8 million.

By: ctjags

ctjags — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:59:13 +0000

Being a die hard Jags fan. Find some of these comments posted. Just to bash Jags fans. Luke can make plays. What you see in David is a stat backing only. Anyone who watches the Jags play will tell you David has a habit of sacking himself and locks on one receiver. Of course his stats are good. He throws slants and screens. 8-out of 10 times he cannot complete the deep ball. 07 was won account of our two headed monster running tandem.

By: theprocessoflosingmymind

theprocessoflosingmymind — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:58:57 +0000

Blackouts in Jax should be expected now. What GM or HC authorizes this 4 days before the season kicks off?

Maybe this is their chance to right a wrong in the draft, Tebow can finally come home. Why not? Tebow isnt at least as good as McCown? Terrible management + terrible drafting = terrible attendance. It’s obvious the Weaver family doesn’t care. If Gene Smith and Del Rio dont win this year, cut the ties, hire Urban Meyer and start the rebuilding process properly from the top down in London as the Shaguars.

Garrard could push Cassell in KC, TJack in Seattle, Henne in Miami, Smith in SF, or the other former Jaguar QB with the Jets.

By: deenice810

deenice810 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:53:00 +0000

You kind of get the feeling that Del Rio doesn’t know what the he’ll he’s doing. But then again it is Jacksonville so no one really cares.

By: ravensallday52

ravensallday52 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:52:29 +0000

WELCOME GARRARD TO THE RAVENS. I PROMISE U LOL

By: moskervenice

moskervenice — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:50:42 +0000

Was my mentioning he had Chron’s and I was hoping he didn’t have a relapse a violation of policy? Regardless, Garrard has been an inspiration.