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Jeff Garcia signs with Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent QB Jeff Garcia, who grew up in the Bay Area and as a Raiders' fan, to a one-year contract. "I feel like I still have the energy and enthusiasm to continue for another year or two , but I know I'm getting close ," Garcia said. "It's just one of those things ...
Raiders sign Jeff Garcia, ensure quarterback controversy
Raiders sign Jeff Garcia, ensure quarterback controversy
sports.yahoo.com — I don't know if the Raiders set out to find the complete opposite of JaMarcus Russell when... they signed Jeff Garcia , but that's what they did. Russell is young; Garcia is old. Russell has a missile launcher for an arm; Garcia has a squirt gun. ... (more) Raiders sign Jeff Garcia, ensure quarterback controversy
QB Garcia is signed as backup to Russell
sfgate.com — As an example of how much his current assignment means to him, there were reports that Garcia... already was working out at the Raiders' headquarters in Alameda shortly after signing his contract. "The thought of being a Raider has always been something ... (more) QB Garcia is signed as backup to Russell
Raiders Might Want to Think About Vick
Raiders Might Want to Think About Vick
nfl.fanhouse.com — by Ryan Wilson Despite what MIchael Vick told a judge in bankruptcy court last week, there's no... way he plays another "10 to 12 years" in the NFL. In fact, there's a chance he never plays again if commissioner Roger Goodell chooses not to reinstate ... (more) Raiders Might Want to Think About Vick
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