erynthered Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5473883 OMAHA, Neb. -- Former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia has signed with the Omaha Nighthawks, an expansion team in the United Football League. Garcia The team announced the signing in a statement Wednesday. Garcia, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, hasn't played in the NFL since the Philadelphia Eagles released him in September. The 40-year-old Garcia spent five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and also played for Cleveland, Detroit and Tampa Bay during his 11-year career. He had his best season in 2000 with the 49ers, throwing for 4,278 yards and 31 touchdowns. One of his highlights came with the Eagles in 2006, when he stepped in for an injured Donovan McNabb to lead Philadelphia to a 5-1 record down the stretch, the NFC East title and a playoff victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonestake Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5473883 OMAHA, Neb. -- Former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia has signed with the Omaha Nighthawks, an expansion team in the United Football League. Garcia The team announced the signing in a statement Wednesday. Garcia, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, hasn't played in the NFL since the Philadelphia Eagles released him in September. The 40-year-old Garcia spent five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and also played for Cleveland, Detroit and Tampa Bay during his 11-year career. He had his best season in 2000 with the 49ers, throwing for 4,278 yards and 31 touchdowns. One of his highlights came with the Eagles in 2006, when he stepped in for an injured Donovan McNabb to lead Philadelphia to a 5-1 record down the stretch, the NFC East title and a playoff victory. So he chose Omaha over Buffalo? That sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 So he chose Omaha over Buffalo? That sucks buddy Chan drops the ball again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 So he chose Omaha over Buffalo? That sucks Was he even offered the job? Did I miss that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Omaha Nighthawks...very cool name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 didn't the raiders cut him last year, and went on to sign jp losman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Does Garcia make anyone else think of the banjo playing kid from Deliverance when you see him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Does Garcia make anyone else think of the banjo playing kid from Deliverance when you see him? Have you seen pictures of his wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier in france Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 So he chose Omaha over Buffalo? That sucks and Chicago... The Bears have seen Todd Collins, Damon Huard, Josh McCown and Trent Green refuse their offer... Garcia is a lot better QB than any of those guys ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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