Quote:Agreed.

 

And as a 4th round selection. Garrard really wasn't terrible. But once again, some GM made a bone-head move and over-paid a serviceable but non-franchise QB, who eventually was limited with health and injuries.

 

 

Garrard wasn't terrible.  He was mediocre.  He had every tool you'd want an NFL QB to have physically.  He was built like a block of stone, had good mobility, and a strong arm. 

 

Where he lacked was between the ears, and that's not to say he was intellectually challenged because I think in general, Garrard is a pretty smart guy, but on the field?  He struggled reading defenses his entire career.  He also never really trusted his own instincts, and that hesitation usually resulted in bad things happening.  I think a lot of that had to do with him being drilled by the coaching staff to avoid making mistakes, and he really took that to heart. 


In 2007, Garrard had his best season.  He didn't set the world on fire, but he was efficient, protected the football, and for a fleeting moment showed a good deal of confidence on the field.  Then he got his new contract, and I think this put additional pressure on him to succeed, and that caused a catastrophic and expensive meltdown. 

 

It was unfortunate because I think most here were willing to support him after Leftwich was gone, and when he delivered the team to the playoffs in 2007, even critics like myself cut him more slack.  Then 2008 arrived, and the wheels fell off. 

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