Eagles Sign QB Jeff Garcia
by Bob_Q on Sep 14, 2009 5:17 PM EDT
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According to PE.com, Philadelphia has just signed former Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia to a one-year deal. The 39 year old veteran was cut by the Raiders earlier this season and flirted with a few squads (including most recently Carolina) before landing back in Philadelphia. Garcia's signing likely means that Donovan McNabb's fractured ribs will keep him out of the game against the New Orleans Saints next week. With Michael Vick still serving a two-week suspension, third-year man Kevin Kolb would be the only healthy quarterback left on the roster. The move makes sense, especially with the recently-cut A.J. Feeley being snapped up by the Panthers earlier this afternoon. Although Garcia is getting up there in years, fans will remember how he led the Eagles to the 2006 playoffs with his strong play and great leadership (only 2 INTs in 8 games).
Here is what Andy Reid had to say about the move, per PE.com:
"We did go with Jeff Garcia," Reid said . "It was either with Jeff or A.J. (Feeley). A.J. ended up going to Carolina and signed with them, that's a long-term deal for him. Jeff's going to come on board with us for who knows how long here."We're lucky that Jeff was available. Someone who knows the offense, has been very, very successful in the offense, and can come in and also be a positive influence for Kevin Kolb and everyone else in the locker room."Reid said that McNabb will still prepare as if he is going to play on Sunday against the Saints, but the team still has to prepare for the possibility of McNabb being out."It's a unique situation because Michael (Vick) is suspended for a week and Donovan's banged up. So we don't know how long Donovan's going to be and at the same time we need a second quarterback in there if needed this weekend."
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interesting
I wonder if they have any plan to keep him on the roster when McNabb comes back and Vick is reinstated, or if hes just a rental.
I would tend to think he’s just a rental, but then again, I wonder if he’d be jumping at the chance this quickly if that were the case. But we went over the 4 QB dilemma before, and I think we all agreed the numbers don’t work.
Still, food for thought. Maybe he’ll be a rich man’s Matt Nagy, and will be around on stand-by in case he’s needed…
That's a valid question ...
… honestly, Garcia is more accomplished both with us and in this offense than Kolb, but if he drops to No. 3, what are you saying about his QB of the future status? Kolb still seems likely to get the start this week if McNabb can’t go, so basically he determines his own future by how he does … he’s never gotten practice reps with the 1s or had a chance to start for us, so who knows. Maybe he’ll be good.
I think it might mean that McNabb/Garcia/Kolb is the depth chart and Vick is listed as a QB but is really only going to play Wildcat stuff for us … all season, not just in the early weeks.
It definitely means the Birds are not effing around … they think they can win it all this year and if Don’s injury is serious, they’re going to give him time to heal while GarciaVickKolb keeps us in the playoff picture.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Can't argue with the move
At all. Happy to see him back.
This makes it more likely that McNabb isn’t back until after the bye, which, considering our opponents the next two games, isn’t that bad an idea.
3 points
1. Im pretty surprised by this. Nothing against Garcia, but I figured they would bring back Feeley because he knows the playbook and practiced with the team all offseason. Must show a lack of faith in Feeley apparently.
2. I was over at the Panthers blog and Mccown is out for the season and they were throwing around Feeley and Garcias name for a back up.
3. How is it we have 2 back up QB’s on our team that could be starters on any other team in the league. Thats some good depth
"I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. "
700 Level did a write up on Feeley.
Apparently the Eagles contacted Feeley yesterday, but didn’t get anything worked out. Feeley signed with Carolina today (uh oh Delhomme), so I guess they went to the next reliable backup from recent years.
Haha damn, you were too quick for me, I just saw the news after I wrote and came back to correct it and right before I hit post, yours popped up. But thanks. I was just checking the stats from when Garcia was a Buc and played the Saints last season, and Garcia alright well even thought they lost.
"I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. "
by midnitegreen on Sep 14, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh nevermind on point #1, according to Sheffter, Feeley is on his way to Carolina
"I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. "
by midnitegreen on Sep 14, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
In a way
it may have been our fault that Feeley ended up with the Panthers. After another terrible outing, there seems to be question marks around Delhomme.
Yeah, definitely blame us ...
… considering we injured McCown and made the third QB look bad too.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I like the move
Now we can argue as to who should start on Sunday, Garcia or Kolb. I’ll hang up and listen to your answer off the air.
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
If...
Garcia is able to show up for practice tomorrow… It’s gonna be a tough call whether Reid would start Kolb or not. I’m guessing Kolb starts – plays a quarter and is out.
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt
didnt the raiders cut garcia because he wasnt interested in being a backup? in that case, then what happens when mcnabb comes back? and even now, does he start over kolb?
I would say anything to get out of Oakland too
"I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. "
by midnitegreen on Sep 14, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he reconsidered his position
after nobody signed him Week 1.
Also, Garcia had a great experience here … remember it made him love football again after the Browns and Lions almost burned him out? Maybe he said if he had to be a backup anywhere, it would be Philly, even with the glut of QBs we have.
As mentioned, he knows the offense, he knows he’s liked here, he knows our offense …
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
now kendra moves to #2
Now kendra is the second hottest playmate wife on the team by a wide margin. Jeffrey’s married to a former playmate of the year that i personally think is the hottest wife in the league(yes over giselle) (must be love obv.) but on the football side i wonder if its a one week contract.lol
hahh
dudei dont like garcia but ur rite .. shes sexy .. and there friends .. so i bet u see them at the game together ..they were on the show together before
by jack is better than asante on Sep 14, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool
Garcia should start – Kevin Kolb hasn’t ever shown ANYTHING. Reggie Brown out of town? They need a roster spot…
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by thefantasyknowitall on Sep 14, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
Kind of a head scratcher
Not that I don’t like the move.
Cable said recently that Garcia actually asked for his release.
So now why does he want to come here for a couple weeks at best?
The road to victory!
The Raiders ruin careers
and we resurrect them?
Maybe? Just a thought.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Carolina is a better situation for Feeley anyway. He has a much better chance of staying on there than he would here.
Garcia is a decent fallback.
Good for AJ!
I’m glad to see AJ has a real chance to be a starter (although he kinda messed up the first time with Miami, didn’t he?)
I think Garcia fits with the Birds well.
Who are we cutting to make way?
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Sep 14, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
All I have to say is...
Called it!
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
it says on PE.com
that if mcnabb is unable to play, Kevin Kolb is the only quaterback eligible to play sunday against the saints.
why wouldnt Garcia be eligible to play?
o great
here comes all this bs about garcia .. hes a bum .. i would of rather got andrew walter than his old ass .. he wont play .. kolb starts .. when vick comes back hes number 3 .. and after the bye hes cut .. so i cant complain .. but if i hear ant non sense about garcia starting immabe pissed .. if some of u ppl ran this org we would be terrible .. u would of payed dawk 6 mil to be below average .. signed runyan and started him with no practice over and emerging young talent in justice .. and prob would start garcia over our future qb kolb .. its a joke
by jack is better than asante on Sep 14, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
If I ran this organization
I’d invest in cloning. Clone Nnamdi asomugha and have him dominate our secondary.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
And we would have deactivated Asante for Jack Iguana.
Boom! Roasted.
by UnclaimedFright on Sep 15, 2009 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks like the odd man out is Baskett,
ESPN is reporting they’re tryinng to trade him.
That's only because
no one will take Reggie Brown. I have to believe if the Eagles could choose, they’d take Hank.
That said, they’ve got some roster dilemmas coming with 4 QBs, 7 WRs, 10 DL I think …etc.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I said coming
My original thought, mentioned elsewhere, was if Garcia has a long-term future here (which he probably should) as a backup, and what that means for Kolb and Vick, neither of whom appear to be headed anywhere.
Basically, one or two players are going to have to bite it given that they need to add Garcia AND Vick is not even counting among the rostered players as we speak.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I wonder if Indy would be interested in Baskett with AGonz on the shelf for a little bit.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 14, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
About Garcia not getting signed pre-week 1
Remember that if veterans are signed before the season like this, their contracts are guaranteed. If you sign them after the season starts, only 25% of their contracts are guaranteed. That’s why in the next few days you may see alot of the veterans who were released and haven’t been signed get contracts.
Correct, here's why
“We did go with Jeff Garcia,” Reid said . “It was either with Jeff or A.J. (Feeley). A.J. ended up going to Carolina and signed with them, that’s a long-term deal for him. Jeff’s going to come on board with us for who knows how long here. .”
He’s here for a week or two.
You think it's pre-determined?
That wouldn’t surprise me … but it also wouldn’t surprise me if
Then again, given the roster issues discussed already, maybe they really can’t keep four.
Tell you what, this is a good problem to have … too much talent instead of not enough.
Where are all those people who like to complain about the Eagles’ management? Sure is nice to be able to afford to add Vick and Garcia and whoever else they want
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Forgot to finish my thought
It also wouldn’t surprise me if Kolb plays his way out of favor this week (although I think he’ll manage to do well enough) and Garcia stays around longer than a week.
That would buy them time to get Vick up to speed as a QB and to let McNabb heal and not rush him back. After this Saints game, we play three or four teams we could definitely beat with a backup running the show.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I think it is for now
There’s always the chance that Kolb massively stinks it up and the Eagles just decide to get rid of him… but I generally think Garcia will be gone when McNabb is back.
What number will Garcia wear?
I just realized in that picture above, Garcia has 7 on.
So I guess Vick has dibs on 7 … I’m gonna go with 9.
Maybe get him a visor too so he can look like McMahon. (Jim, not Mike)
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
they only "agreed to terms" so that gives them time to trade Hank, Reggie or release someone...
before Wed. practice. I have a feeling they will trade one of them and IR someone redshirt style and grab Tony Curtis just for more comfort for Kolb. I think Kolb is the guy and Garcia I think they told him he’d either start two games or they’d use him till the trade deadline so he’d get paid and get reps and if someone goes down they’ll trade him to the team that needs him. I think Don is the unquestioned starter, although he didn’t put up numbers he preformed well yesterday. I think this is Kolb trade value time and I think they made it clear to Garcia that Vick is only in the Wildcat and he is the 3rd once Don comes back and the two for now.
Happy for Feeley
He has a potential future in Carolina. If I were him I wouldn’t want to come back here to be used and then tossed aside once again. Good luck to him in taking the reigns away from the worst starting QB in the league.
Garcia, with all his baggage, is a nice rental for two weeks.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 14, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
Good Move
Love this move……but remember what Hugh Douglas said when the Eagles didnt keep Garcia -
" Jeff Garcia is not here because of the ego of one man…..when Mcnabb is in the huddle, guys see a “company” man….when Garcia was in the huddle, he was one of them"
No team has the weapons we have…….GO EAGLES
" Blitz….then you blitz some more"
- Jim Johnson
This is a great move. First, I am pretty sure Garcia is the back up QB for the next week or two. It is very not good to have an injured McNabb forced in a game or have Desean Jackson play QB in an game. Second, Garcia probably just wanted out of Oakland because he wasnt going to get any playing time and hes getting old now. He is probably just going to jump around from job to job for a couple of years and be pretty selective of what teams he plays for. Steelers/Colts/Eagles/Patriots – yes. Browns, Lions, Raiders – no.
Third, he played great here so i am glad to see him back. He probably doesnt have the skills to stick around for too long, but he plays hard etc and that is good enough for the role he is going to play.
Didn’t McNabb complain about Garcia back in 06, when he took the Eagles on that playoff run?
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
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