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Jeff Garcia signs with Oakland (1 Viewer)
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Gopher State
Footballguy
I can see him beating out Tubby by midseason
GECKO
Footballguy
Agreed, I actually think this will help the Raiders move forward. Garcia is an experienced QB with fuel left in the tank and can mentor Russell. This may be all Russell needs to mature into a good starting NFL QB.
bcr8f
Footballguy
I think a football man in charge of the team and better WR's would work better.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
If this is true, I like it. Garcia comes in with tons of experience and could be a great mentor plus he fills a backup role that the Raiders were worried about.
Thank you, Red, for sharing. Garcia would help mentor Russell and possibly start, imo.
GECKO
Footballguy
Yes, he should start
Chadstroma
Footballguy
If he is signed ther is no way does he start. Absolutely no way unless there is an injury.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
I agree, no way do they start Jeff Garcia, Russell started looking good at the end of the season last year in only his first year starting. I personally was impressed with what Russell did the last three games of the season considering the WR talent he had to work with. IMO the Raiders would be making a huge mistake starting Garcia over Russell. Garcia will be a backup only.
GECKO
Footballguy
Good point and OAK was playing decent teams in NE, HOU and TB. His rushing yards disappeared. What do you think changed to cause this? Did the pass d get better or what?
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
This move makes ZERO sense.
Skanker
Footballguy
McCown is the favorite as of now. Josh Johnson is probably second. Most do not expect Griese to have a chance to start, and could be a camp casualty ... if not before.
-baller
Footballguy
yeah, that's really out of character for oakland.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
seriously doubt it. garcia wants to play, his window is closing, someone who needs a starter will sign him. & whytf would he want to play back up in oakland?
makes no sense.
makes no sense.
Silver & Black
Footballguy
I would love it if he signed, but I agree, I don't see how its possible. He doesn't want to go somewhere as a backup, and if he comes to Oakland, that is exactly what he'll be. And a darn good one at that. I think that if he doesn't sign somewhere before the draft, he hangs around until someone suffers an injury in training camp. Just my
SeniorVBDStudent
Footballguy
Let's see what happens. If it doesn't pan out, there's always the IP ban...
I guess this is what I was thinking as well. Has Garcia ever been a good "mentor" for anyone? More likely he comes in and undermines the young QB's because he thinks he should be the one starting.I would love it if he signed, but I agree, I don't see how its possible. He doesn't want to go somewhere as a backup, and if he comes to Oakland, that is exactly what he'll be. And a darn good one at that. I think that if he doesn't sign somewhere before the draft, he hangs around until someone suffers an injury in training camp. Just my
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I wonder if this move is a reaction to the Cutler trade?
I'm sure they feel like they have a better chance to compete now and this would prevent Denver from signing Garcia (which I assume they didn't want to do anyway, otherwise they already would've)
I'm sure they feel like they have a better chance to compete now and this would prevent Denver from signing Garcia (which I assume they didn't want to do anyway, otherwise they already would've)
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
That sounds more like the Al Davis we know. You remember Lamont Jordan?
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
uuuhhh....we needed a rb at the time. we don't need a qb. :debatable:
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Not referring to the signing of Jordan. I'm talking about the keeping of him when we didn't need him and he cost a lot.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
slayer666
Footballguy
The Garcia to Oakland rumor is on Pro Football Talk and NBC Bay Area sports is also reporting the story as well.
Garcia rumored to Oakland
Exclusive: Jeff Garcia Negotiating With Raiders
By NBC Bay Area Sports
Jeff Garcia in Silver and Black?
Yes.
NBC Bay Area has confirmed Garcia is negotiating a deal with the Oakland Raiders. The contract could be finalized as early as Sunday.
A source close to the negotiations tells NBC Bay Area Sports Director Raj Mathai a deal is "close. It will probably get done."
The 39 year-old quarterback will have the opportunity to compete for the starting position with JaMarcus Russell, though Garcia will likely serve as a backup.
This will be a homecoming for Garcia, who grew up in Gilroy and graduated from San Jose State University. Garcia was also a 3-time Pro Bowler with the 49ers earlier this decade. He spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Garcia rumored to Oakland
Exclusive: Jeff Garcia Negotiating With Raiders
By NBC Bay Area Sports
Jeff Garcia in Silver and Black?
Yes.
NBC Bay Area has confirmed Garcia is negotiating a deal with the Oakland Raiders. The contract could be finalized as early as Sunday.
A source close to the negotiations tells NBC Bay Area Sports Director Raj Mathai a deal is "close. It will probably get done."
The 39 year-old quarterback will have the opportunity to compete for the starting position with JaMarcus Russell, though Garcia will likely serve as a backup.
This will be a homecoming for Garcia, who grew up in Gilroy and graduated from San Jose State University. Garcia was also a 3-time Pro Bowler with the 49ers earlier this decade. He spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Not a chance.Russell is the bonus baby, the future, and he's making great strides. You don't hand the keys to a 50 year-old journeyman.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
still makes no sense
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
If Garcia is willing to accept a backup role, I actually love the move. A guy with a work ethic like JG has can have a positive effect on a young, sometimes lazy guy like Russell. We can only hope some of that rubs off. He's a perfect "mentor" if both parties are willing.DA RAIDERS said:
Rodeojones
Footballguy
When did "common sense" start becoming predictors of Al Davis' behavior?DA RAIDERS said:
GECKO
Footballguy
beat me to it
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I do not see how this does not make sense for the Raiders. The question is does it make sense for Garcia.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
It actually makes perfect sense, but let's not waste another opportunity to bash Al Davis.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
does that sound anything like garcia? dude has made his career being 'scrappy' no way he's content holding a clipboard.
it doesn't make sense for garcia.
this guy gets it.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
He's not 25 years old anymore. HIS contentness is of nobody's concern.Holding a clipboard for an NFL salary >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> unemployment.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
he won't be unemployed for long. the other side of the bay is a way more likely place for him to end up. as well as det, minn, sea or nyj
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
plus, you agree with me.
Silver & Black
Footballguy
Looks like a deal is almost done, at least according to the following blurb:
Raiders | Garcia close to signing?
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Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:45:15 -0700
NBC Bay Area Sports reports the Oakland Raiders are negotiating a contract with free-agent QB Jeff Garcia (Buccaneers). A source close to the negotiations said a deal is "close. It will probably get done."
Raiders | Garcia close to signing?
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Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:45:15 -0700
NBC Bay Area Sports reports the Oakland Raiders are negotiating a contract with free-agent QB Jeff Garcia (Buccaneers). A source close to the negotiations said a deal is "close. It will probably get done."
kaso
Footballguy
I like the signing, should it happen. This is exactly what Russell needs.
I laugh at the idea that people think they know what's better for Garcia. Maybe he doesn't want to move to some other city to start for part of the season and only be there for 1 or 2 years, tops. Maybe he wants to take a mentoring role with a young QB in the Bay area - where he lived for the early part of his NFL career?
I laugh at the idea that people think they know what's better for Garcia. Maybe he doesn't want to move to some other city to start for part of the season and only be there for 1 or 2 years, tops. Maybe he wants to take a mentoring role with a young QB in the Bay area - where he lived for the early part of his NFL career?
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Russell could use a veteran influence like that of Garcia.This signing would make perfect sense.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Maybe he is just found that he is very content in life with his hot wife and likes the idea of collecting a paycheck as kind of a player/coach. I know I would be. Like I said before, this makes perfect sense for the Raiders. The only real question really was is Garcia willing and ready to pretty much call it a career and sit on the sidelines rather than look to start somewhere.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
if garcia is down with being a back up, then i like it. i just don't see it, unless he decided to hang it up & collect a paycheck for the 2-3 years.
massraider
Footballguy
Garcia signing official
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, April 6th, 2009 at 12:04 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders are confirming the signing of free agent quarterback Jeff Garcia.
Garcia, 39, considered signing with the Raiders two years ago after a visit to Alameda, only to instead sign with Tampa Bay in part because he wanted a chance to start and realized Oakland’s first pick was likely to be quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
More to come later . . .
nice job, red.
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, April 6th, 2009 at 12:04 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders are confirming the signing of free agent quarterback Jeff Garcia.
Garcia, 39, considered signing with the Raiders two years ago after a visit to Alameda, only to instead sign with Tampa Bay in part because he wanted a chance to start and realized Oakland’s first pick was likely to be quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
More to come later . . .
nice job, red.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
interesting. hope jruss is paying attention. i have them both on the same team in one dynasty league i'm in. 
