BillsWatch Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3333818 Garrard and his agent, Albert Irby, had been seeking something similar to the six-year, $67.5 million contract Dallas quarterback Tony Romo signed last season. I know cap dollars are not worth as much as they used to be but this is ridiculous. Garrard has only started majority of games 2 seasons and has equivalant of three years experience.
Dibs Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3333818 Garrard and his agent, Albert Irby, had been seeking something similar to the six-year, $67.5 million contract Dallas quarterback Tony Romo signed last season. I know cap dollars are not worth as much as they used to be but this is ridiculous. Garrard has only started majority of games 2 seasons and has equivalant of three years experience. His QBR has been 80.5 in 2006 & 102.2 in 2007.....winning 9 of 12 starts last year. It'll be interesting to see if he remains consistent.
Arkady Renko Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 If Losman had had the season we were all expecting after 2006, he would be getting a similar contract right about now.
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 His QBR has been 80.5 in 2006 & 102.2 in 2007.....winning 9 of 12 starts last year.It'll be interesting to see if he remains consistent. Worth it right now, but like you said, it will be interesting to see if he can be consistent.
SABURZFAN Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 If Losman had had the season we were all expecting after 2006, he would be getting a similar contract right about now. oh boy....... here we go.
ExpertOpinion Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 oh boy....... here we go. Once he's out of site he'll be out of mind for all but the fanclub members. It'll be winding down soon.
Sisyphean Bills Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 Thats a lot of cash for a game manager winning QB. Fixed it for you.
Fan in Chicago Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 Once he's out of site he'll be out of mind for all but the fanclub members.It'll be winding down soon. Nice bait but I won't bite this time. Meanwhile I will set my sights on the draft.
keepthefaith Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 Thats a lot of cash for a game manager QB. He looks like more than that to me. Shows a lot of leadership and detemination on the field. Had great numbers last year and can use his feet when needed. Also looks like a tough guy that can take a hit.
Arkady Renko Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 oh boy....... here we go. I am not trying to reopen the QB debate; I am simply pointing out how quickly things can change and how expensive QBs are becoming.
marauderswr80 Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 And he will have his team near a Super Bowl game here this year. Those Jags have the potential to be crazy good!
Chilly Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 I am not trying to reopen the QB debate; I am simply pointing out how quickly things can change and how expensive QBs are becoming. The difference is Garrard has had two good seasons, and there is no reason to think he won't continue being a solid QB as they add more weapons for him.
Arkady Renko Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 The difference is Garrard has had two good seasons, and there is no reason to think he won't continue being a solid QB as they add more weapons for him. The difference between the two of them was already stated by me (Losman did not step up and have another good season such as Garrard). Garrard was not even firmly established as the starter at the end of last season... it was only after a superb season in 2007 that this changed.
Captain Hindsight Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 The difference is Garrard has had two good seasons, and there is no reason to think he won't continue being a solid QB as they add more weapons for him. Right hes saying if JP had two good back to back seasons he would be getting a contract like that. Thats any qb not just JP.
Ramius Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 He looks like more than that to me. Shows a lot of leadership and detemination on the field. Had great numbers last year and can use his feet when needed. Also looks like a tough guy that can take a hit. Garrard will lead them to the playoffs by simply handing off to Jones Drew/Taylor and not throwing INTs. Thats a game manager.
Chilly Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 The difference between the two of them was already stated by me (Losman did not step up and have another good season such as Garrard). Garrard was not even firmly established as the starter at the end of last season... it was only after a superb season in 2007 that this changed. D'oh, my bad, I misread the thread.
Chilly Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 Garrard will lead them to the playoffs by simply handing off to Jones Drew/Taylor and not throwing INTs. Thats a game manager. I know this is not a valid statistical argument, but lets extrapolate his numbers over the whole season: 3345 yards, 24 TDs, 4 INTs. This would put him right above Eli Manning for the #12 slot for yards, right above Eli Manning for the #11 slot for TDs. That isn't exactly just managing games.
Ramius Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 I know this is not a valid statistical argument, but lets extrapolate his numbers over the whole season: 3345 yards, 24 TDs, 4 INTs. This would put him right above Eli Manning for the #12 slot for yards, right above Eli Manning for the #11 slot for TDs. That isn't exactly just managing games. If Garrard stays healthy and plays THAT well over a full season, i'll give him his props and say he was worth the 60 mil. But currently, he's not worth 60 mil to me. I simply dont trust him to actually go out and win a game. He can not lose it, and he fits jacksonville's system excellently. But he's not worth 60 million.
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