A Case Against The Bears Pursuing Jeff Garcia
by Adam T on Feb 17, 2009 1:24 PM CST
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Usually in the case of free agency rumors, the connections are made based on position or relation to a coach, as we have seen with all the Rod Marinelli connections that have been made. Rarely does anybody think about it and give a reason one way or another. They just leave it for us, the fans, to make those.
Vaughn McClure actually takes a shot at why Jeff Garcia would be a bad pickup for the Bears.
The Bears going for Jeff Garcia does not make sense to me. Yes, they need another quarterback, but they need someone who can deal with the elements of Solder Field. Garcia rarely throws the ball outside the numbers, and it takes a big arm to make all the throws in Chicago. Garcia needs to go to the right spot. If not, much like what happened to him in Cleveland and Detroit, he will fail. Garcia needs to be with a team that knows him and can deal with his constant moving around the pocket. With his movement and his inability to stay on a wideout and getting off the receiver too quickly, he can drive a coach crazy. I don’t think there are going to be many starting positions available to Garcia. With all these players being released recently, there will be an opportunity for teams to improve if they can bring in the right player. You have to have a specific role for each player and make sure he can handle the role. In Garcia’s case, he does not fit the scheme of the Bears and would not be the right fit.
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Jeff Garcia is in great shape for a 39 year old QB...
and he is a pretty smart seasoned vet ready to be a starter for many teams. However, we have our QB. It is highly unlikely that the Bears bring in someone to challenge Kyle Orton. They want him to be the undisputed starter for 09.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
I agree
It’s not a good fit. His best days are running a true West-Coast system and the Bears do not do that. They are a run first team and he is old and it would end badly.
by Sam Householder on Feb 17, 2009 1:35 PM CST reply actions
Who is left
a lot of teams need a QB the Jets, the 49rs, the Vikings. Leftwich and Garcia will be taken. Get ready for a season with Hanie for #2.
All of these journeymen QBs suck. Draft someone.
I don’t want anymore Brian Greises, Chris Chandlers, or Dave Kriegs. They haven’t helped us win anything in the past, and they won’t help us win anything in the future.
If Orton gets hurt, and we have to play Hanie or a rookie… then so be it. Heck of a lot better than playing Garcia to get the same friggin result.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
I'd like to see what Hanie could do against starting competition.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
Well, so far we know
that he is effective against 3rd and 4th string defenses!
Things will get better as they improve...
So
this preseason let him play against 2nd string defenses. Maybe the kid can do it.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
Better than watching Garcia.... or anyone else on the wrong side of 35
At least Hanie could stick around for a number of years if he’s any good. Garcia would be one and done anyway. So, what’s the point?
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
And if he can't do it...
Then it is at least good to know that he’s NOT your man… and you can find somebody else.
calebhanie.blogspot.com
Your place for all things Caleb Hanie!
Make every play lead the way to victory
LOL. Next.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Hanie = Next Romo
i am not entirely confident in that statement but it will make me feel better going into next season.
by Sam Householder on Feb 17, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Only one way to find out....
Let’s see if he can bang Jessica Simpson. Shouldn’t be too difficult know that she’s fat:)
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
SackMan has made a name for himself on this blog,
And constantly makes well-thought out posts and insightful comments. My comment to him was more to keep a few other members, who contribute significantly less, from piggy-backing his comment and it getting out of hand.
Things will get better as they improve...
my bad
so you try to censor the morality of others not police it. either way you are walking a fine line of moral superiority.
A fine line indeed.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
It has nothing to do with morals,
It has to do with keeping civility on a public site. This is becoming very redundant….
Things will get better as they improve...
You should upload a pic to your profile...
And add a sig.
As much as you post here, it would add a little personalization to your posts…
Things will get better as they improve...
Ahhh, so maybe you do want...
something to do with his…. Speak for myself, huh?
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
No we can't,
But it may help rebuild your image around here.
Things will get better as they improve...
Why is it you feel the need to
get involved in something that you have absolutely to do with anyhow? Can’t you contribute something constructive to this blog?
Things will get better as they improve...
You seem to be the only one who truly gets offended.
Who actually takes this seriously? Were just bustin’ your balls. Relax.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
speak for yourself!!
I want nothing to do with anybody’s balls!! and you know that’s dangerous territory ’round here : )
Red flag, red flag!!!
Oh’ wait, never mind, he didn’t say gay.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
Ah,
You come around and try to start your mess… can you please take the day off from being angry and sarcastic?
Things will get better as they improve...
You started it.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
I didn't start it,
But I do intend on cutting it off before it begins. It amazes me how often things go awry when you put your 2 cents in… and it typically never has anything to do with the topic of the post.
Things will get better as they improve...
Do you have faith?
That there won’t be a significant drop off with Hanie if Orton gets hurt? In my opinion, they have to fill the #2 spot with a veteran unless they made up their minds to draft Freeman, Davis, or someone else within the first 3 rounds.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Elements is not a case
I don’t want Garcia, but he did play—and play well—in Philadelphia, so he could probably handle the elements of Soldier Field.
I still don’t think he’s a good fit for this team.
+1
Garcia, in his prime, could have played in any element. But you are right, at this point in his career, he just wouldn’t work for the Bears.
Things will get better as they improve...
Kyle Orton is going to take over the world.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
Well, if he does take over the world....
We will all have courtesy vouchers for free Jack Daniels sent in the mail. You gotta look at the up-side.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
OMG
and i thought Grossman lovers were bad
"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 17, 2009 5:38 PM CST reply actions
In todays Tribune
Simms declare’s he would be interested in playing for the Bears. All JA has to do is call when FA begins.
Most viable option
Simms has the most upside out any free agent QB. It would be a solid pickup and good backup plan when Orton inevitably gets hurt.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
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