Jacksonville Jaguars Release David Garrard

by John B on Sep 6, 2011 8:07 PM EDT

The Jaguars have released quarterback David Garrard.

"He just wasn’t able to get it going this preseason," Head Coach Jack Del Rio said in making the announcement along with General Manager Gene Smith. "He even admitted that when we talked today, that for whatever reason he just has not been able to find a rhythm, not been able to be his old self. And so with that being the case we just had to make a football decision and we decided to let him go, let him pursue interest elsewhere if he has that desire.

Why is this significant? The Jets play the Jaguars Week 2. New starter Luke McCown should make for a much easier game to win. It is difficult to imagine Jacksonville would have rookie Blaine Gabbert make his first career start against the Jets' attacking defense so McCown is likely the guy.

Garrard would also be a great option as a backup quarterback. He is accurate, does not throw too many interceptions, and can make plays with his legs. I doubt the Jets will go there, though. They seem happy with Mark Brunell for whatever reason, probably in part due to the knowledge that WFAN's switchboard will light up calling for a quarterback change the instant Mark Sanchez has a good game if there is a decent option behind him on the depth chart.

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You mean they'd want a QB change if Mark Has A bad game Right?

Or do they really hate Sanchez to the point where they want him to fail?

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by JetsFanMurphy on Sep 6, 2011 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

But to Actually comment

I think it might be considered a trap game week 2 against the Jags. I remember last time we played I was riding back from Maryland and heard we blew the game with stupid plays. And I’m not for sure but I think MJD is a bit hurt but his backup is still pretty good

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by JetsFanMurphy on Sep 6, 2011 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Lucky it's the second week of the season...

you rarely have a trap game that early.

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by Judgegavel on Sep 6, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Jets aren't loosing to the Jags

Especially without him.

"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."

by Atronic on Sep 6, 2011 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

His backup

Rashard Jennings is out for the season…so no backup at the RB…We are should cream the Jags come week 2…no excuses they should be one of the worst teams in football….No running game because McCnown is no threat so more run stopping D and there should be no MJD sighting due to the fact that he has taken too many carries and the wear and tear is starting to show

by Buddy James on Sep 6, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Honestly,

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I’m rather surprised, but McCown may actually make the game tougher for your Jets. Garrard wasn’t very accurate over 20 yards, and McCown is about the same. I think McCown may have a bigger arm, and although they can both make plays with their feet, Garrard was more durable. McCown can read the field, which Garrard cannot, it seems. The line liked McCown better suposedly(I don’t know why) And the players and coaches think, if anything, this is a step up.

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by rhettchrystal on Sep 6, 2011 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

It is hard to really know

since McCown has played in real games very little and his performane in camp was against backups. His numbers in real games are poor (75 QB rating) while Garrard, while being maligned a fair bit, had a good 2010 (58 TQR). So I don’t get the confidence….

by Buzzy on Sep 6, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Who is he throwing to tho?

I’m not up on the Jags receivers honestly tho.

"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."

by Atronic on Sep 6, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions

They're pretty thin

After Mike Thomas they don’t really have any threats at wideout.

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by Spainter38 on Sep 6, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

We should sign his guy.

Problem is that i thinkg he might be equivalent or better than sanchez.. Maybe giving sanchez competition isnt the worst thing? Or is giving him the confidence of job security better? Regardless of that it would be terrific to have a capable backup.

by NJNETS29 on Sep 6, 2011 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

When is competition ever a bad thing.Garrard would be a good insurance policy behind Sanchez.Brunell should be 3rd

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by Putnan Prince on Sep 7, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Sign him

Brunell is terrible and old as dirt to boot. Garrard would make a great backup to Sanchez for the year.

by OldJetsFanatic on Sep 6, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

We Should Sign him

but won’t for the exact reason you said.

BTW Does anyone else find it weird that Jacksonville has now done this twice with their QB changes? I wouldn’t want to be a QB under Del Rio at least.

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by Mark D on Sep 6, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

We should sign him

Before Miami does. I think Garrad might be good enough to improve them.

The Jags had a great opportunity to make a run for their division with the Colts in trouble.
If McCown isnt as tough as Garrard then they screwed themselves. Garrard can take a beating.
Not the Garrard is a top QB, but he’s average. Good enough to keep his team (with no real WR threats) in the game.

by GrendelKen on Sep 6, 2011 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

sign him!

I would sign Garrard too. he is better than any backup we have. he can fufill the mentor role of Brunell. He can give us excellent information about jacksonville and every team in his conference. Sign him for one year and let him go if McElroy is ready to be number 2 next year. I also like the actual competition that Sanchez would get from this signing.

by RichTodd on Sep 7, 2011 8:35 AM EDT reply actions