Quote:I always liked Garrard and felt bad for him.  He got an unfair shake here.  After 07, we never really fielded an offense or line that gave him much of a chance.  I don't think he ever had what it takes to be elite, but I think he was a better QB than his stats have shown.

How did he get an unfair shake here?  He signed what is still the biggest contract this franchise has ever given out based on his production in 2007.  One of the reasons he was named the starter and Leftwich was sent packing was because the team felt his athleticism and mobility would allow him to succeed behind a line that wasn't very good.  He relied way too much on his athletic ability, and never developed his mental game to the point where he was able to read defenses and make quick decisions.

 

He was given 3 years to develop into a quality starter, and he regressed once he got his contract. 

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