Jags cut QB Garrard, will start McCown (AP)

[The Question]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran quarterback David Garrard, a stunning move that will save the franchise $9 million this season. Whether it saves coach Jack Del Rio's job remains to be seen. Team owner Wayne Weaver has said Jacksonville needs to make the playoffs for Del Rio to stick around for a 10th season.

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[Daqda]

quite suprising

[B.I.G.Poppa]

Same way that Leftwich was ousted for Garrard, week before the regular season. Let's see if Gabbert is the answer.

[wheeler281]

Same way that Leftwich was ousted for Garrard, week before the regular season. Let's see if Gabbert is the answer.

difference is garrard was going to start. Gabbert is not... Luke McCown is

This was a salary dump nothing more nothing less. That team is in financial distress

[wheeler281]

just found out the Jags saved 9 million with this salary dump

[ac-n-mike]

and if they really wanted to, they could sign him after week 1 and just pay him week to week...while still saving a TON of $

if a player is on the roster at the start of the season, he is guaranteed his salaray for the entire season...

IF they sign you after week 1... they only pay you week to week

so... there's a thought

[wheeler281]

I agree Adam. However in this case they do not plan on doing that

[bakemeister52]

McCown is not the answer but saving money is what the Jags needed to do! Gabbert will be in pretty quick!

[gasmaster02]

Hopefully Indy signs Garrard with Manning out. Don't even want to think about the possibility of Painter ever getting on the field. Please don't get hurt Kerry!!!