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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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Ravens tall in saddle for stretch
Four games from the end of an improbable regular season - and possibly the start of what once was an even more unlikely postseason - the Ravens still have all playoff options in front of them. Division title? Still attainable. As it stands, the Ravens...Tags: Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Major League Baseball, Cleveland Browns, Brett Favre
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History says Bears won't finish 4-0
If Kyle Orton were doing the Chicago weather forecast Wednesday, he probably would have looked at the Doppler radar, peeked out the window at the wintry mix and predicted sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures.
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Dolphins headed to Canada – here's a primer
Notable Americans who played in Canada Doug Flutie, QB: The Heisman Trophy winner became a six-time CFL Most Outstanding Player and was an MVP in three Grey Cup victories before getting a shot in the NFL. Warren Moon, QB: Led the Edmonton Eskimos to...Tags: Doug Flutie, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Dixon, Bud Grant, Contracts
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Fast facts as the Dolphins prepare for football Canadian-style
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Bucs 23, Saints 20
Bucs 23, Saints 20 Matt Bryant hit 37-yard FG with 1:55 left for Bucs' 4th straight win. They're 6-1 since Jeff Garcia regained QB job. Saints erased 10-pt deficit in 4th but fell to 0-17 when trailing after 3rd qtr under Sean Payton. -
Buccaneers Beat Saints, 23-20
Phillip Buchanon and Jermaine Phillips intercepted Drew Brees in the closing minutes, and Matt Bryant kicked a 37-yard field goal with 1:55 left Sunday to help the Buccaneers stay atop the NFC South with a 23-20 victory over the Saints. Brees threw for... -
Late interceptions by defense help boost Bucs past Saints
Sentinel Staff WriterTAMPA — The New York Giants are playing like the reigning world champions. The New York Jets have been invigorated by Brett Favre. The Tennessee Titans won their first 10. New England has found a quarterback and Indianapolis still has one. And then...Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Jon Gruden, Football
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Road teams dominate in NFL action, with Steelers, Broncos and Panthers among 10 winners
The holiday weekend was a good time for a road trip. If winning away from home is a predictor of playoff success, count Pittsburgh, Denver and Carolina among the contenders. The Steelers and Broncos ignored wicked weather conditions in impressive...Tags: Dan Marino, Kellen Winslow, Major League Baseball, ESPN, Isaac Bruce
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Buccaneers defense frustrates Brees with 3 interceptions to beat Saints 23-20
AP Sports WriterTAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Relentless all day long, Tampa Bay's defense finally shut down Drew Brees when it mattered most. Jermaine Phillips and Phillip Buchanon intercepted the NFL's leading passer in the closing minutes and Matt Bryant kicked a 37-yard...Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dan Marino, Injuries, New Orleans Saints, National Football League
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NFL Roundup: Dolphins Show Some 'D'
Associated PressThe visiting Miami Dolphins (7-5) made it into the end zone only once, but relied on stingy play from a defense that got routed last week by the Patriots to secure their fifth victory in six games, 16-12. Miami and St. Louis had the top two picks of...Tags: Tony Gonzalez, San Francisco 49ers, Dan Marino, Kellen Winslow, Isaac Bruce
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Bucs excel on special teams against Saints
Special mention: Defense ruled the day — doesn't it always? — during Tampa Bay's 23-20 defeat Sunday of the New Orleans Saints, but don't discount what the Buccaneers did on special teams. Matt Bryant booted three field goals in the rain....Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Jon Gruden, Football, John Madden
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Weather a factor in Sunday's NFL games
NFL games never looked as good as they did Sunday — on television. Those who were at the games dealt with a variety of wet, wintry elements — and exasperating rules that made them leave their umbrellas in the cars. In Green Bay, the snow and...Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, FedEx Corporation, Football
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