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Jeff Garcia is a journeyman NFL quarterback who jumped from the Canadian Football League, where he won a Grey Cup Championship, and gained stardom as a member of his hometown San Francisco 49ers.
Garcia, who grew up about an hour south of the bay area in Gilroy, Calif., made three Pro Bowls with the Niners before being released for salary cap reasons following the 2003 season. He played for four teams over the next four years, battling injuries with bad teams in Cleveland ('04) and Detroit ('05) before enjoying a comeback '06 season in Philadelphia. In replacing injured Donovan McNabb, Garcia led the Eagles to the NFC East title and a victory in the wild-card round of the playoffs.<...
Garcia, who grew up about an hour south of the bay area in Gilroy, Calif., made three Pro Bowls with the Niners before being released for salary cap reasons following the 2003 season. He played for four teams over the next four years, battling injuries with bad teams in Cleveland ('04) and Detroit ('05) before enjoying a comeback '06 season in Philadelphia. In replacing injured Donovan McNabb, Garcia led the Eagles to the NFC East title and a victory in the wild-card round of the playoffs.<...
Jeff Garcia is a journeyman NFL quarterback who jumped from the Canadian Football League, where he won a Grey Cup Championship, and gained stardom as a member of his hometown San Francisco 49ers.
Garcia, who grew up about an hour south of the bay area in Gilroy, Calif., made three Pro Bowls with the Niners before being released for salary cap reasons following the 2003 season. He played for four teams over the next four years, battling injuries with bad teams in Cleveland ('04) and Detroit ('05) before enjoying a comeback '06 season in Philadelphia. In replacing injured Donovan McNabb, Garcia led the Eagles to the NFC East title and a victory in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
In March '07, Garcia signed a free-agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, at the age of 37, was named the team's starter and helped the team capture the NFC South title. Known for his mobility and solid decision making, Garcia entered the '07 season ranked No. 4 in NFL history with lowest career interception percentage (2.47, based on 1,500 career attempts).
Garcia, who grew up about an hour south of the bay area in Gilroy, Calif., made three Pro Bowls with the Niners before being released for salary cap reasons following the 2003 season. He played for four teams over the next four years, battling injuries with bad teams in Cleveland ('04) and Detroit ('05) before enjoying a comeback '06 season in Philadelphia. In replacing injured Donovan McNabb, Garcia led the Eagles to the NFC East title and a victory in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
In March '07, Garcia signed a free-agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, at the age of 37, was named the team's starter and helped the team capture the NFC South title. Known for his mobility and solid decision making, Garcia entered the '07 season ranked No. 4 in NFL history with lowest career interception percentage (2.47, based on 1,500 career attempts).
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Mike Martz, Ray Edwards and Brandon Jones fined by NFL
NEW YORK (AP) _ San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for his criticism of the officiating at the end of the 49ers' 29-24 loss in Arizona on Nov. 10. Also fined were Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards,...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Football, Tennessee Titans, Fines, Punishment
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Check the rules in your fantasy football league
adam.ronis@newsday.comThe football season has passed by so fast that Donovan McNabb had no time to read the rulebook. Take that as a lesson -- fantasy leagues do have ties -- and make sure you know the rules of your league. It sounds like a given, but you'll be surprised how...Tags: Donovan McNabb, Football, New York Jets, Kerry Collins, Kyle Orton
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Looking for value in Detroit? Rookie Smith is your man
Tribune staff reporterAll it took was a rusty, post-retirement Daunte Culpepper to open things up for running back Kevin Smith. Well, maybe not. But last week something sure got into the Lions rookie, who turned in his first 100-yard game against a very good Carolina defense....Tags: Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Edgerrin James, Football, Ricky Williams
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Gary Blockus' NFL Power Rankings
The state of Ohio must be brimming with pride this week after its losers got lucky last week. The Browns won in Buffalo for a nice upset when yet another Bills kicker missed a late field goal, and the Bengals shocked the NFL by tying the Philadelphia...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Kerry Collins, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Colts
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With playoffs nearing, who's hot & who's not?
The most common time for fantasy football's regular season to end is Week 13, meaning that for many of you, there are only two weeks left in your "regular season" before your playoffs begin — usually running from Week 14 to 16 because everyone knows...Tags: Steve Smith, Buffalo Bills, Kellen Winslow, Football, Rian Lindell
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Vikings hope 3 defensive linemen persuade NFL to keep them on the field
AP Sports WriterEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) _ As three Minnesota defensive linemen travel to New York this week to meet with the NFL, they could be bringing the Vikings' playoff fate with them. Jared Allen, Pat Williams and Kevin Williams all will meet with league...Tags: Illnesses, Football, Fines, Pat Williams, Gus Frerotte
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David Haugh
The once-proud defense now is oft-beaten and is the main reason it's hard to see the Bears emerging from the three-team tie atop the NFC North as division champions. PAGE 3 Dan Pompei Marvin Harrison, Jeff Garcia and other players on the mailing list...Tags: Marvin Harrison, Chicago Bears
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Good old boys are good again
The critics said they were too old and their best days were behind them. So the aging players provided the best possible retort Sunday: They played like younger men. Colts receiver Marvin Harrison had not caught more than four passes in a game since...Tags: Ronde Barber, Kevin Carter, Deion Sanders, Kerry Collins, Brian Urlacher
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Perfect 10: Titans come back in 2nd half to beat Jaguars 24-14, remain last unbeaten in NFL
The Jacksonville Jaguars came off the field at halftime thrilled with a 14-3 lead over the undefeated Tennessee Titans. Playing a team that had won nine straight, though, called for more than a half's worth of effort. Kerry Collins threw three touchdown...Tags: David Garrard, Kevin Smith, Shayne Graham, Kerry Collins, Baltimore Colts
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Bucs notes: Red zone is a danger zone
Sentinel Staff WriterRed zone is danger zone. QB Jeff Garcia was more than a half-hour late for his post-game interview session. He had to get stitches -- and had no idea how many -- to sew up a gash on right side of his face, courtesy of a late hit by DE Ray Edwards. "It...Tags: Florida State University, Football, Adrian Peterson, Gus Frerotte, Injuries
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Lights-out defense spurs Bucs to win
Sentinel Staff WriterThis one could have easily passed for one of those ugly wins from a decade ago, back when great defense -- and little else -- was the calling card of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their climb to contender status. Most of the faces have changed. Just...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Football, Ronde Barber, Kevin Carter, Chris Hovan
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Garcia sparkles and Buccaneers slow down Peterson to beat Vikings 19-13
AP Sports WriterTAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Jeff Garcia takes pride in excelling in a young man's game. Even if it does take a toll on his 38-year-old body. "It's that Fountain of Youth I walk up to every single day, trying to keep myself as young as possible," the Tampa Bay...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Football, Brian Griese, Ryan Longwell, Robert Smith
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