Bears could sign Garrard to back up Cutler
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
The Chicago Bears may have an interest in free agent quarterback David Garrard.
If signed, he would be a back up to starting quarterback Jay Cutler, who has gotten hurt late in the season the past two years. The Bears do not have to wait until March 13, the beginning of free agency, to sign Garrard...
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DEFENDING HIMSELF
David Garrard: I want to play
David Garrard has been under fire as he has rumored to have rejected the Dolphins interest in the unemployed QB. Garrard, though, has come forward and has fiercely stated he wants to play.
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October 08, 2011
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October 08, 2011
5 Best Landing Spots For QB David Garrard
Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, who was released before the season began, has said that he doesn’t want to be a temporary fix for a team but it looks like his wish won’t come true because most of the teams in the NFL are pretty set at quarterback, with the exception of a few. [...]
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September 12, 2011
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September 12, 2011
BASED IN BITTERNESS?
Agent: Jaguars a 'sorry organization'
While the sequence of events doesn't quite support the claim, the agent for Garrard insists the team released his client because they didn't want to pay him during his recovery from back surgery.
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October 18, 2011
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October 18, 2011
Garrard to have back surgery, won't play in 2011
Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard will have back surgery this week, likely preventing him from signing with another team.
Al Irby, Garrard's agent, Monday confirmed his client's surgery.
Garrard, released five days before the season opener, let everyone know his situation Monday amid reports the Oakland Raiders would consider signing Garrard to replace...
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October 17, 2011
David Garrard Really Wants To Play Football
After being released before Week One of the NFL season by the Jacksonville Jaguars, quarterback David Garrard hasn't found a team since. He has been in discussions a couple of times with the Miami Dolphins, but a deal never went through."I talked to them in the very beginning -- they were one of the teams that were very interested," said Garrard. "But they basically...
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October 09, 2011
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October 09, 2011
Garrard needs surgery for herniated disc
Take one name out of the Oakland Raiders quarterback search.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars starter and free agent David Garrard, who has been in talks with the Raiders, found out Monday morning that he needs immediate surgery for a herniated disc (L4-L5), an injury he said occurred during training camp.
"I wanted to be totally up front with them. It's not something that I wanted...
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October 17, 2011
Garrard's agent calls Jaguars a 'sorry organization'
The agent for former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard doesn't think too highly of the NFL club.
After the Jaguars cut Garrard prior to the season rather than deal with his medical bills due to a balky back, Al Irby didn't mince words in an e-mail to the Florida Times-Union.
"At $500,000 per game, they knew he would be down 4-6 weeks. They didn't want to pay...
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October 18, 2011
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October 18, 2011
David Garrard Waiting For Right Situation
It has been over a week since the Jaguars shocked the NFL world and released their starting quarterback David Garrard only five days before the start of the season.
While there are some teams out there that would clearly get an upgrade at the quarterback position by bringing Garrard in, he has said that he is no hurry to make a decision about which team he will sign with.
The fact...
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September 14, 2011
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September 14, 2011
Garrard not an option for reeling Texans
The Houston Texans are in desperate need of some quarterback depth - but they won't get it from free agent David Garrard.The former Jacksonville Jaguars QB says he has received offers from a number of teams - the Texans among them - but isn't ready to return to the field as he continues to recover from back surgery.Garrard has been linked to a number of clubs since being...
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November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
Report: QB Garrard has no desire to play
Free agent quarterback David Garrard had another reason beyond money for not joining the Miami Dolphins: No desire.
The Miami Herald, citing multiple sources close to the Dolphins, reported that the team was unable to reach an agreement with Garrard simply because the quarterback does not want to play. Of course, Garrard's feelings could have something to do with the fact the...
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October 07, 2011
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October 07, 2011
Did David Garrard Doom The Management?
This past week David Garrard said he still wants to play in the NFL, but not with Miami. He wants the Dolphins to commit to him being the starter. Without doing so he doesn't want to play down here...
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October 09, 2011
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October 09, 2011
Jaguars Owner Gene Smith Defends Timing of Cutting Quarterback David Garrard, Uses Patriots as Excuse
Don't worry, Jacksonville Jaguars fans (all five of you). It's not at all awkward that the team cut starting quarterback David Garrard less than a week before the season kicked off. Nope, not one bit. It's all fine and dandy, according to Jags general manager Gene Smith, because the Patriots do that sort of thing all the time. In a letter to the Florida Times-Union, Smith used one...
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September 13, 2011
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September 13, 2011
Raiders reach out to free-agent QB Garrard
The Oakland Raiders' quarterback search has led them to free-agent veteran David Garrard.The Raiders have reportedly reached out to Garrard, who remains unsigned after being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars prior to the start of the season.Oakand is desperate for passing help after starter Jason Campbell was lost for the season to a broken collarbone in Sunday's 24-17 victory...
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October 17, 2011
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October 17, 2011
QB Garrard still open to joining Dolphins
Free agent quarterback David Garrard is still open to the possibility of joining the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Herald reported Tuesday night.
A report earlier Tuesday said Garrard and Jake Delhomme both were unsuccessfully pursued by the winless Dolphins, who are looking for a possible replacement for the injured Chad Henne.
According to the report, Garrard was reluctant...
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October 05, 2011
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October 05, 2011
Garrard lashes out at report citing lack of desire
David Garrard is setting the record straight.The free-agent quarterback lashed out Saturday at reports he is not interested in returning to the NFL right now because he doesn't have the desire to compete on a weekly basis.Garrard said he doesn't appreciate the speculation, and that he felt compelled to speak out in order to "protect my name."Garrard acknowledged...
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October 08, 2011
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October 08, 2011
Unemployed David Garrard Spends Afternoon In Local Coffee Shop Working On Passing Play
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September 23, 2011
Should the Jets pursue David Garrard?
David Garrard? Possible backup QB?
With Nick Mangold out for at least two weeks and the Jets offensive line situation looking bleak, we should all be concerned. One of the major things to be aware of is the health of Mark Sanchez. With Nick Mangold, the Jets offensive line is shaky at best. Without Nick Mangold, the Jets offensive line is unreliable and terrifying to think about...
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
Dolphins Reach Out Towards Garrard
This past Sunday the then 0-3 Miami Dolphins suffered an injury of epic proportions at the hands of the San Diego Chargers. Star quarterback Chad Henne separated his non-throwing shoulder, potentially putting him out for the season. (Even though Henne says he’s fine and got the okay from the doctor, the Dolphins want a second opinion…to um, protect their 0-fer record...
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October 05, 2011
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October 05, 2011
David Garrard is Content with Not Playing
It seems that right now, free agent quarterback David Garrard isn’t in a hurry to get back on the football field. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the reason the Dolphins weren’t able to sign Garrard was because he just doesn’t want to play football right now. Garrard is content with sitting out [...]
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October 07, 2011
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October 07, 2011
Raiders Contact Former Jaguars Quarterback David Garrard
We are now six weeks into the season and it is hard to believe that former Jaguars quarterback David Garrard still does not have a job.
He has already turned down a few opportunities to sign with teams this season, but the new situation in Oakland may be too attractive for Garrard to turn down.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders have already had contact with Garrard...
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October 17, 2011
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October 17, 2011
Agent: ‘Sorry Jags’ Cut David Garrard to Avoid Paying for His Back Surgery
David Garrard has been a popular name for quarterback-needy teams ever since he was cut by the Jaguars at the end of training camp. The Raiders were one of the teams to contact Garrard’s agent when they had an injury, but they were told he was unavailable because he planned to have back surgery. Garrard [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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October 18, 2011
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October 18, 2011
QB David Garrard says Miami Dolphins wouldn’t commit to him
Former Jaguars QB David Garrard didn’t appreciate his name being tarnished this week by a report that he didn’t sign with the Dolphins because he’s not committed to playing football this year. Garrard fired back Saturday to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, saying the Dolphins were the reason he did not come to Miami. Garrard was one [...]
Via The Daily Dolphin
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October 08, 2011
For the Oakland Raiders, Garrard is the Answer
Although Kyle Boller filled in for the injured Jason Campbell on Sunday afternoon, expect to see a new face for the Oakland Raiders early this week. The phone calls are likely going out to free agent quarterback David Garrard, who was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars this pre-season. Garrard has been spending time with his pregnant wife, working out, throwing passes to former tight...
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October 17, 2011
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October 17, 2011
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