David Garrard is a Dolphin.

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Per the interweb twits.

 

[TheHopToad]

As a backup? Did he even play last year?

 

[Shane]

Damnit no Alex Smith then

 

[Scott MS]

So much for the dominoes . . .

 

[wierwolf]

Dolphins | David Garrard agrees to terms
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:37:13 -0700

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with free-agent QB David Garrard (Jaguars). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

0 Comments | Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer |



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[Darkside]

Was listening to NFL radio on Sirius just 30 minutes ago and they said something about the Dolphins that reminded me of our Cards (in my opinion in years past, but some of you may think it's relevant today). Gil Brandt said he's heard there is an "undercurrent" around the league among players that you don't want to play in Miami. It just reminded me of the Cards having problems getting guys to come here and I hope that's long gone!

And I'm pretty sure Garrard sucks but I'm not too bummed about Alex Smith if he stays in San Francisco. He hasn't done anything to win them games against us and the last we played them we won and the time before that we almost won after turning the ball over 5 times. Not too worried about Smith.

 

[az jam]

I don't think that the Dolphins were willing to give Alex Smith the contract that the 49ers would do. ( $24 Million for 3 years.) After losing in the Peyton Manning saga maybe the 49ers will sweeten the number of years which is the big issue. We can beat the 49ers with Smith, so really who cares. The Dolphins really have a rough time getting players to want to play for them. No one looks at Garrard as a starter.

 

[Southpaw]

As a backup? Did he even play last year?

No.

 

[Southpaw]

The Dolphins are hemorrhaging and all they have for the cure is a box of Band Aids. They wouldn't know a QB if it bit them on the ass. There has to be something to the rumor that Miami is a wasteland and NFL players only use them for leverage in their contracts with other teams.

Think about their none too recent QB plans since Marino. Nada, zip, nothing but trash pile candidates. The list is endless.

2011 draft was loaded with QB options but they took a center. 3 years ago Matt Ryan was sitting there waiting to be picked, they took a tackle. Instead they draft guys like John Beck, Chad Henne, Pat White, etc. They took Culpepper over Drew Brees in FA. Now this year they get spurned by every glamor coaching candidate, every FA QB, and don't even try to move up in the draft for Luck or Griffin. They are pathetic. Joe Philbin, Jeff Ireland and Stephen Ross are the reincarnation of the Three Stooges.

David Garrard was cast off by the Jaguars and wasn't even on a roster last year. Now he gets to compete with Matt Moore for the starting spot. Brilliant. The Dolphins are living on a 30 year old legacy. That stadium will be an echo chamber next year and for many years to come. They will get more spectators for a tractor pull at the stadium formerly known as Joe Robbie.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Wonder how Dansby is feeling now that they can't get any help in Miami?

 

[Pariah]

Didnt word come out after he was cut last year that he was injured? When Gerard was starting for the Jags just two seasons ago he wasn't bad. If he's healthy he's at least as good as Smith, IMO.

 

[Southpaw]

Wonder how Dansby is feeling now that they can't get any help in Miami?

He gets to count his Benjamins while loafing around during Dolphin games. I'd say he is quite content.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

He gets to count his Benjamins while loafing around during Dolphin games. I'd say he is quite content.

He's counting the money for sure. But the Dolphins have issues right now.

As the Dolphins continue to try and fail to attract players to South Florida, more and more attention is being placed on G.M. Jeff Ireland as the reason for the current state of the roster.

On Monday, NFL Network’s Warren Sapp and guest analyst Joey Porter threw some more jet fuel onto the fire on the TV operation owned by the Dolphins and the 31 other NFL teams.

“Jeff Ireland has a big part to do with it,” Porter said. ”I don’t think when you come in and you’re being recruited by him you really believe the things that are coming out of his mouth. He’s just a guy that is not trustworthy. He really doesn’t hold up to what a G.M. is supposed to be. You think that he has the right tools to lead that franchise in the right direction but obviously nobody is buying into it.”

“Ever since he made that comment to Dez Bryant about his mother,” Sapp said, “we’ve always questioned [Ireland]; like, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me?’ [Asking that question] doesn’t happen in football environments.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/sapp-porter-pile-on-ireland/

 

[Southpaw]

I don't consider the Dez Bryant question to be the most damning faux pas by Ireland. I wonder if the Cowboys should have paid more attention to Bryant's character issues considering his penchant for strip clubs and unpaid for jewelry. etc.

 

[kerouac9]

The Dolphins are hemorrhaging and all they have for the cure is a box of Band Aids. They wouldn't know a QB if it bit them on the ass. There has to be something to the rumor that Miami is a wasteland and NFL players only use them for leverage in their contracts with other teams.

Think about their none too recent QB plans since Marino. Nada, zip, nothing but trash pile candidates. The list is endless.

2011 draft was loaded with QB options but they took a center. 3 years ago Matt Ryan was sitting there waiting to be picked, they took a tackle. Instead they draft guys like John Beck, Chad Henne, Pat White, etc. They took Culpepper over Drew Brees in FA. Now this year they get spurned by every glamor coaching candidate, every FA QB, and don't even try to move up in the draft for Luck or Griffin. They are pathetic. Joe Philbin, Jeff Ireland and Stephen Ross are the reincarnation of the Three Stooges.

David Garrard was cast off by the Jaguars and wasn't even on a roster last year. Now he gets to compete with Matt Moore for the starting spot. Brilliant. The Dolphins are living on a 30 year old legacy. That stadium will be an echo chamber next year and for many years to come. They will get more spectators for a tractor pull at the stadium formerly known as Joe Robbie.

Jake Long >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matt Ryan. Matty Slush has been surrounded by talent and is 0-3 when the games matter most. I'd rather have Mark Sanchez then Matt Ryan.

I think it's difficult to underestimate how difficult it is for a starting quarterback to find a job in September. There were reports that Garrard had a lingering back injury that kept him off rosters last year (I think Russ talked about it quite a bit). Same thing happened with Leinart when we released him and he ostensibly still had some value.

The Dolphins are in a tough market and have to compete in the same division as the Jets and Patriots. It's pretty clear right now that they lack leadership and a clear plan for the future, which has to be really concerning. They need to consider a complete re-build.

I think that they had a core to compete for a playoff position with Sparano and his staff; it's a shame that their GM/Owner pulled the plug on him and Parcells, who were building a good if unspectacular team. That Miami Dolphins unit sells out in Chicago or Minnesota, but I guess that you need glitz to sell in a market like Miami.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Garrard > Kolb

 

[john h]

As a backup? Did he even play last year?

I think I recall seeing him coming in and doing an excellent job. He is one tough QB who can throw hard and has no problem with pulling the ball down and running. My take he is an excellent backup. Sure beats Hall if he is still on our team. He may even be better than Kolb or Skelton after all is seen this year. I am all for signing a guy like him as a backup.

 

[john h]

Was listening to NFL radio on Sirius just 30 minutes ago and they said something about the Dolphins that reminded me of our Cards (in my opinion in years past, but some of you may think it's relevant today). Gil Brandt said he's heard there is an "undercurrent" around the league among players that you don't want to play in Miami. It just reminded me of the Cards having problems getting guys to come here and I hope that's long gone!

And I'm pretty sure Garrard sucks but I'm not too bummed about Alex Smith if he stays in San Francisco. He hasn't done anything to win them games against us and the last we played them we won and the time before that we almost won after turning the ball over 5 times. Not too worried about Smith.

But he did take them to a 13-3 record last year which is not to shabby. I would take him over any QB on our team right now.

 

[john h]

Didnt word come out after he was cut last year that he was injured? When Gerard was starting for the Jags just two seasons ago he wasn't bad. If he's healthy he's at least as good as Smith, IMO.

I do not see Gerrard as a bad backup at all. Even an occasional starter. He certainly will not run backwards and will be happy to run forward to smack you in the mouth. No question about this guys heart. I would be happy to have him as a backup as he just might end up the starter on our team. I heard Tebow might end up as the New England backup. Was just a talking head speculating. How about Washington for Tebow. Their QB has a history of injuries so a running QB is what they are used to. He supposedly can be had for a 2nd round pick. Oh! I forgot we gave away our 2nd round pick and are now looking for a DB as we gave away a good starting DB also. We also gave away a lot of CAP space on the same deal so no wonder we are in CAP hell. Kolb better be the QB of the future or he will be part of the worst QB trade in history. What are the odds that Kolb will be our starter come September. I say 50/50 only because there will be team politics involved. Graves does not have the balls to order Whiz to start any particular QB but the owner does. Bidwill will want to see for sure that Kolb is not the answer. He can only determine that if Kolb is the starter regardless of how training camp goes. Is Kent Graham still around? Where did Leinart end up after being cut? Probably partying in LA.

 

[Southpaw]

Jake Long >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matt Ryan. Matty Slush has been surrounded by talent and is 0-3 when the games matter most. I'd rather have Mark Sanchez then Matt Ryan.

I think it's difficult to underestimate how difficult it is for a starting quarterback to find a job in September. There were reports that Garrard had a lingering back injury that kept him off rosters last year (I think Russ talked about it quite a bit). Same thing happened with Leinart when we released him and he ostensibly still had some value.

The Dolphins are in a tough market and have to compete in the same division as the Jets and Patriots. It's pretty clear right now that they lack leadership and a clear plan for the future, which has to be really concerning. They need to consider a complete re-build.

I think that they had a core to compete for a playoff position with Sparano and his staff; it's a shame that their GM/Owner pulled the plug on him and Parcells, who were building a good if unspectacular team. That Miami Dolphins unit sells out in Chicago or Minnesota, but I guess that you need glitz to sell in a market like Miami.

Nope. Parcells quit. Jeff Ireland, the GM, was Parcell's boy. When Joe Philbin was hired, it was with the caveat that he would retain the previous staff.