Garcia Update
Noted in my last post here that I wouldn't be surprised to see Jeff Garcia come back for a third stint with the Eagles. Since then, other folks have chimed in, which helps create anticipation.
Garcia Update
Les Bowen
Noted in my last post here that I wouldn't be surprised to see Jeff Garcia come back for a third stint with the Eagles. Since then, other folks have chimed in, which helps create anticipation.
To clarify, I've talked to an Eagles source and a source close to Garcia, and though both sides acknowledge the possibility, that discussions have occurred, I'm told nothing is imminent.
I think Michael Vick will go before Garcia comes back, this time. Could be wrong, but I don't see having two veteran, Pro Bowl alum QBs peering over Kevin Kolb's shoulder as a great way to do this. One vet mentor, one rookie the Birds pick up somewhere in the draft, probably not real early, would be my prediction.
I wonder what sorts of behind-the-scenes talks the Birds have had with Vick and his agent. I'm not sure there is a better gig out there for Vick right now than backing up Kolb in 2010, but I guess Vick has to be convinced of that for it to really work.
Finally, a humorous, R-rated take on Donovan McNabb's departure, from The Onion.
This is one of the dumbest stories I have ever seen. Garcia couldn't play 2 years ago. He really stinks now.— sbdons1982- How many SB rings does Garcia have? How far did he take the Eagles when he played? How old is he? These are all questions people on this site constantly asked about #5. Now the Eagles are supposed to get rid of Vick who atleast played last season and pick up Garcia? The same Garcia that said he wouldn't play for the Raiders because JaMarcus Russell was starting over him. JaMarcus Russell! And this is the Qb that is supposed to mentor KK. Funny how everyone wanted 5 gone because he "wasn't a winner and couldn't win the big game", yet you guys are salivating over a washed up has been who has done less with more. Typical idoitic Philly media and ignorant Eagle fan drivel.— SWIM
- How many SB rings does Garcia have? How far did he take the Eagles when he played? How old is he? These are all questions people on this site constantly asked about #5. Now the Eagles are supposed to get rid of Vick who atleast played last season and pick up Garcia? The same Garcia that said he wouldn't play for the Raiders because JaMarcus Russell was starting over him. JaMarcus Russell! And this is the Qb that is supposed to mentor KK. Funny how everyone wanted 5 gone because he "wasn't a winner and couldn't win the big game", yet you guys are salivating over a washed up has been who has done less with more. Typical idoitic Philly media and ignorant Eagle fan drivel.— SWIM
- Langx, thanks you couldn't have said it better. Good luck Eagles.— charmaine
- As we just completed the 2009 season, so I take it 2 years ago being the 2007 season, Garcia made the Pro Bowl, and took Tampa to the playoffs, losing to Super Bowl Champion Giants. Eagles with McNabb were sitting home.— watsonmr
- The Eagles know there was not going to be a championship with McNabb, they know there is not going to be one with Kolb for at least 3 years, therefore a high quality backup QB is really not needed either for at least 2-3 years. If Kolb gets hurt it just means more losses and a higher draft pick. The time table is 3 years! Thats when the rebuilding begins to pay dividends.
- Don't know why he would want to come back here after they screwed him over twice.— keepitreal1234
- Please excuse me SWIM, I forgot to thank you as well, you hit right on the nail on the head. Good Luck Eagles.— charmaine
Would love to see Jeff Garcia return....He is a real class act.— citysims- Eagles offense rank vs rest of NFL for past four years - Number 2 rank in 2006, Number 6 in 2007, number 9 in 2008 and number 11 in 2009. The best year in the past four was in 2006 and that was the year that Garcia played after McNabb's knee injury. The rankings show that the offense was slipping under McNabb.— Carlos2
- "How many SB rings does Garcia have? How far did he take the Eagles when he played? How old is he? These are all questions people on this site constantly asked about #5. Now the Eagles are supposed to get rid of Vick who atleast played last season and pick up Garcia? The same Garcia that said he wouldn't play for the Raiders because JaMarcus Russell was starting over him." BINGO! People clamoring for Garcia are doing it solely based on race. We had a MUCH YOUNGER Garcia lead us into the playoffs and he got SMOKED by the Saints! How soon we forget.— sbdons1982
- If Garcia comes back the chants will start on Game 1 ... let Kolb sink or swim ...— AsValidAsYours
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- Front Office needs to make it happen: TRADE VICK ASAP. He isn't the back-up to Kolb the team needs. Vick is a gifted player that doesn't fit Eagles. Garcia-well- he was effective when McNabb was injured. He hasn't played much so he should be healthy and rested. I also like Jason Campbell of the 'Skins as a back-up to Kolb...not that he is available.— Smashmouth
