JAX cans Garrard 5 days before game 1

[Masters]

Source -- Jacksonville Jaguars to release starting QB David Garrard - ESPN

The Jacksonville Jaguars have informed starting quarterback David Garrard that they are releasing him with less than a week before the opening game of the season, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.

Luke McCown will start Sunday's opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Garrard's release was first reported by FoxSports.com.
This isn't the first time that coach Jack Del Rio has released his starting quarterback before an opener. In 2007, Del Rio named Garrard the starter over incumbent Byron Leftwich. Leftwich was then released on Sept. 1, 2007.
Rookie Blaine Gabbert, drafted 10th overall in April's draft, was to begin the season as the third-string quarterback but now will be McCown's backup.

[Jax Dawg]

What the Jagoffs should do is drop HC Jack del Rio the day before the opener because the Jags suck and he is a dumbass.

Why would they dump a decent starting QB when they have no one capable of starting right now on their roster? Because they can't sell out games and even though Garrard is an ok QB he has a big salary.

2011 no cap floor, Jags have at least 4 home games that will be blacked out this year because nobody believes they will ever win with Del Rio and the lockout really hurt them. They probably have the most cap space as well and their owner keeps denying rumors he will move the team...Thank God I have the NFL ticket because they don't show a replacement game in that slot when the home team is blacked out which sucks too.

[Riffer X]

Originally Posted by Jax Dawg

What the Jagoffs should do is drop HC Jack del Rio the day before the opener because the Jags suck and he is a dumbass.

Why would they dump a decent starting QB when they have no one capable of starting right now on their roster? Because they can't sell out games and even though Garrard is an ok QB he has a big salary.

2011 no cap floor, Jags have at least 4 home games that will be blacked out this year because nobody believes they will ever win with Del Rio and the lockout really hurt them. They probably have the most cap space as well and their owner keeps denying rumors he will move the team...Thank God I have the NFL ticket because they don't show a replacement game in that slot when the home team is blacked out which sucks too.

I have longed maintained that Jax is the worst market in the NFL and has hands down the shittiest fan base. They were spoiled out the gate with quick success from being set up nicely in expansion. Ever since then, they have an attitude of a high profile college (see Florida State) where they are supposed to blow people out at home and be really good. If they are not elite, the fans could give two shits. If there is any team that should go to LA, it is Jaxsuck.

I don't agree with anybody moving a team, but the Jax fan base doesn't deserve a team. They can always root for Atlanta or Tampa/Miami--even the Skins for that matter. I'd hate to see a market like Buffalo or Minny lose their team while Jax keeps theirs, that would be totally screwed up.

They were also the Bottlegate opponent LOL.

[BrownieBornAndRaised]

Jacksonville doesn't sell out games because fans are tired of the mediocrity that has plagued the team since Jack Del Rio took over the team as HC. Last year all they had to do was beat the Colts late in the season to make the playoffs... they lost the last 3 weeks of the season... the year before that they were sitting at 7-5 and in control of their own destiny for a wild card spot and they lost the last four weeks to finish 7-9.

Del Rio is the first HC to keep his job for 9 seasons and never win a divisional crown. Id like to see the Jags have success... as long as they still get stomped by our browns that is

[Jax Dawg]

Having lived in Jax for the last 4 + years the problem is much like Riffer said about being spoiled by early success and people are tired of Del Rio but it goes much deeper than that.

Many people here are like me - northern transplants. Too many New Yorkers (who drive like shit BTW- sorry Flugs) and holy hell way too many Squeeler fans! I can't drive 5 minutes around here without seeing some Steeler logo on a car which is insane in a state with 3 pro teams.

The other problem is most of the people who are actually born and raised here are die hard Gator fans first and foremost and they are rabid about those damn Gators - almost but not quite like Buckeye fans in Cleveland or Columbus, while the Jags are a distant second.

If the Jags moved it wouldn't really bother me any but I'd hate to see the Vikings move. The Bills have some good fans but I wouldn't be too suprised if they moved after their old owner passes away.

[Riffer X]

Jax, good point. I forgot to mention the transplant thing, and Jax is also one of the smallest markets to begin with.

College football and neckar rule the roost in them necks of the woods. The transplants are going to root for their hometown teams and goddamn Puker fans are everywhere anymore, it is like the spread of staph in the Browns locker room circa 4 or 5 years ago.

Even Atlanta has a ton of transplatians, and Tampa---although a decent football town--sucks ass supporting baseball.

I'd hate to see a city like Minneapolis, Buffalo or San Diego lose their team in lieu of farking Jaxsuck.

[Vegasdogg]

The team gets blacked out and there is no replacement game shown? Really?

[Jax Dawg]

Originally Posted by Vegasdogg

The team gets blacked out and there is no replacement game shown? Really?

In the spot where the Jags game would be shown they put on infomercials if you can believe that - wtf!

I don't know if that is an NFL mandated policy or the local north Florida yahoo's policy but whatever it sucks big time when you don't like the other game on the other network.

One more reason I had to get the NFL Ticket.

[Legendary]

Apart from LA and possibly Las Vegas which USA cities is looking for NFL team ? Could it be a London Jaguars in future ?

[Riffer X]

Originally Posted by Legendary

Apart from LA and possibly Las Vegas which USA cities is looking for NFL team ? Could it be a London Jaguars in future ?

The NFL is dying to have a team in LA again because it is such a huge market, but the problem is nobody there cares about an LA team. Either they are in lala land or root for whatever city they were originally from.

The NFL is wary of small markets, though.

[Jax Dawg]

Originally Posted by Legendary

Apart from LA and possibly Las Vegas which USA cities is looking for NFL team ? Could it be a London Jaguars in future ?

I personally don't see it happening for the foreseable future. Think about jet lag - I don't know how much you have crossed the pond but from my experience going to Europe is painful and takes a few days to recover. You get on a plane here at dinner time on the east coast then get to western Europe about 7:00 am local time but your body thinks it is the middle of the night and you should be sleeping.

On the other hand London would have a great home field advantage especially against teams from the Pacific time zone - the opponents would be running around like zombies and half asleep!

[Brown Warrior]

Originally Posted by Riffer X

The NFL is dying to have a team in LA again because it is such a huge market, but the problem is nobody there cares about an LA team. Either they are in lala land or root for whatever city they were originally from.

The NFL is wary of small markets, though.

Really? That's how we feel?

Honestly, I wasn't here when we had a team and I've read so much point-counterpoint on why they weren't supported enough that I have no idea what I actually believe anymore. But I do know I'd certainly LOVE to have a team here even though it would never come close to how I feel about the Browns.

Cavs, Indians, and especially Buckeyes are different. I was never as affiliated with them as I am with the Browns.

That L.A. Live area is absolutely STUNNING. Adding a stadium, more hotels, etc.? It's going to be mind blowing.