04/07/08 - Garrard signs seven-year, $60 million contract with Jags

JmcGrew07 · 04-07-2008, 09:06 PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quarterback David Garrard probably could have gotten the Jacksonville Jaguars to pay him more money.

But he was tired of negotiating.

So Garrard ended the contract process Monday, signing a seven-year, $60 million contract that is the richest in franchise history.

"I pretty much had to say, 'Let's go ahead and wrap it up. I'm done,'" Garrard said. "It's too much stress on me and my family. My wife was done five weeks ago. She's already been on board with everything. We just kept working on it and I finally just said, 'You know what, I'd rather be happy now, have the city happy now, have the team, the organization, the owner happy now than trying to string something out having everybody on edge.'"

Garrard and his agent, Albert Irby, had been seeking something similar to the six-year, $67.5 million contract Dallas quarterback Tony Romo signed last season.

But Garrard settled for the latest offer because he "felt like it was time."

"I've just seen it too many times," he said. "I just didn't want to go through it myself. There's way too many things that can happen to you between here and now and when you're trying to get this done and that done. Is it really worth it? I just said, 'It's time to make everybody happy' because I was already happy."

A career backup who beat out Byron Leftwich last preseason, Garrard was entering the final year of a four-year deal that paid about $2 million annually.

The Jaguars were eager to get him under contract after his first season as a full-time starter.

The 30-year-old Garrard completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,509 yards and 18 touchdowns despite missing three games because of an ankle injury. He threw just three interceptions and finished with the NFL's third-highest passer rating (102.2), proving head coach Jack Del Rio made the right move when he announced his quarterback decision a week before the season opener.

"When you look at what transpired and how David responded, I think that's what's most impressive," Del Rio said. "A lot of people may have gotten down, gotten down on themselves, gotten bitter at me for the decision. Any number of things could have taken place that would have led to a different outcome.

"What you see is a young man that persevered, ultimately a coach that saw something, took a shot with him, and now we're together here for the foreseeable future here in Jacksonville, and tied together and hungry for more."

The Jaguars expect Garrard to be even better this season, with the addition of receivers Jerry Porter and Troy Williamson and another year in Dirk Koetter's offense.

"To have David lead this team for the next seven years, it really gives us the stability and the continuity that we need to compete at the highest level and bring a championship to Jacksonville and hopefully multiple championships," owner Wayne Weaver said. "David has earned this."

Shady23 · 04-07-2008, 10:26 PM

7 year contract too a 30 year old?

KeepIt1Hunnid · 04-08-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Shady23

7 year contract too a 30 year old?

How old was Brett Favre?

and to only has one o college student!! lmao, ITT working wonders for you kid...

Shady23 · 04-08-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeepIt1Hunnid

How old was Brett Favre?

how many years was brett farve starting at age 30? how many super bowls did he win? How many MVP awards. What a horrible comparison. Typical stupid comment from you.

KeepIt1Hunnid · 04-08-2008, 10:37 AM

Did he not have great years??? How many teams around him were great? typical non-thinking comment...Favre was very good after age 30, Elway won his super bowls after 30, what's ur point? Your the normal fan that believes after 30 you can't be good

Shady23 · 04-08-2008, 03:40 PM

well there is a reason why he is 30 and just won the starting job last year.

By your stupid comment, you are equating Brett Farve's early career to David Garrads?

~Stunt 101~ · 04-08-2008, 03:46 PM

u comparing Garrard to Favre, just

SiLenT_KillaH · 04-08-2008, 04:11 PM

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh......they could of done better...

Shady23 · 04-08-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeepIt1Hunnid

How old was Brett Favre?

and to only has one o college student!! lmao, ITT working wonders for you kid...

ooops you got me. Maybe i should downgrade my education and go to community college dumb fuck. Face it you made a stupid comparison.

KeepIt1Hunnid · 04-09-2008, 12:54 PM

I wasnt comparing them as players you fucking idiot, but I guess your garbage education won't allow you to comprehend further. I bet you don't even go to school, probably just working your dead end third shift job living in your parents basement.

Anyways look at Todd Collins, how old is he?

All I was stating is that guys play deep into their 30's. Sorry you got your panties in a bunch over an age comparison...

Shady23 · 04-09-2008, 01:51 PM

you were comparing brett farve at 30, to what David Garrad has done. He deserved that big contract at 30? Farve did, Garrad, not so much.

Once again, i could downgrade myself and be in your position, 25 with no real job or education.

KeepIt1Hunnid · 04-09-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady23

you were comparing brett farve at 30, to what David Garrad has done. He deserved that big contract at 30? Farve did, Garrad, not so much.

Once again, i could downgrade myself and be in your position, 25 with no real job or education.

It's kinda hard to downgrade from nothing to something, that's not a downgrade, sorry, once again your ITT prophesors have failed you. And did I once mention anything about talent or skillset or what they have done? Once again for you, since you seem to be slow in the head or something, players play deep into their 30's all the time...Get it?

04-07-2008, 09:06 PM	#1
JmcGrew07 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 969 Repped: 248 Repped 332 Times in 156 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	04/07/08 - Garrard signs seven-year, $60 million contract with Jags 04/07/08 - Garrard signs seven-year, $60 million contract with Jags JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quarterback David Garrard probably could have gotten the Jacksonville Jaguars to pay him more money. But he was tired of negotiating. So Garrard ended the contract process Monday, signing a seven-year, $60 million contract that is the richest in franchise history. "I pretty much had to say, 'Let's go ahead and wrap it up. I'm done,'" Garrard said. "It's too much stress on me and my family. My wife was done five weeks ago. She's already been on board with everything. We just kept working on it and I finally just said, 'You know what, I'd rather be happy now, have the city happy now, have the team, the organization, the owner happy now than trying to string something out having everybody on edge.'" Garrard and his agent, Albert Irby, had been seeking something similar to the six-year, $67.5 million contract Dallas quarterback Tony Romo signed last season. But Garrard settled for the latest offer because he "felt like it was time." "I've just seen it too many times," he said. "I just didn't want to go through it myself. There's way too many things that can happen to you between here and now and when you're trying to get this done and that done. Is it really worth it? I just said, 'It's time to make everybody happy' because I was already happy." A career backup who beat out Byron Leftwich last preseason, Garrard was entering the final year of a four-year deal that paid about $2 million annually. The Jaguars were eager to get him under contract after his first season as a full-time starter. The 30-year-old Garrard completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,509 yards and 18 touchdowns despite missing three games because of an ankle injury. He threw just three interceptions and finished with the NFL's third-highest passer rating (102.2), proving head coach Jack Del Rio made the right move when he announced his quarterback decision a week before the season opener. "When you look at what transpired and how David responded, I think that's what's most impressive," Del Rio said. "A lot of people may have gotten down, gotten down on themselves, gotten bitter at me for the decision. Any number of things could have taken place that would have led to a different outcome. "What you see is a young man that persevered, ultimately a coach that saw something, took a shot with him, and now we're together here for the foreseeable future here in Jacksonville, and tied together and hungry for more." The Jaguars expect Garrard to be even better this season, with the addition of receivers Jerry Porter and Troy Williamson and another year in Dirk Koetter's offense. "To have David lead this team for the next seven years, it really gives us the stability and the continuity that we need to compete at the highest level and bring a championship to Jacksonville and hopefully multiple championships," owner Wayne Weaver said. "David has earned this."

04-07-2008, 10:26 PM	#2
Shady23 That's what she said Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bundy House Posts: 5,664 Repped: 128 Repped 153 Times in 86 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 12 Posts	7 year contract too a 30 year old? __________________

04-08-2008, 03:40 PM	#6
Shady23 That's what she said Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bundy House Posts: 5,664 Repped: 128 Repped 153 Times in 86 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 12 Posts	well there is a reason why he is 30 and just won the starting job last year. By your stupid comment, you are equating Brett Farve's early career to David Garrads? __________________

04-08-2008, 03:46 PM	#7
~Stunt 101~ Im ****in AWESOME!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 580 Repped: 121 Repped 35 Times in 16 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 2 Posts	u comparing Garrard to Favre, just __________________ SiLenT_KillaH(05-27-2009, 02:43 AM ): Lakers have no chance against the Magic...

04-08-2008, 04:11 PM	#8
SiLenT_KillaH -_- Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,841 Repped: 2,500 Repped 757 Times in 358 Posts Neg Reps: 723 Neg Repped at 187 Times in 134 Posts	meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh......they could of done better... __________________ 11:22PM] BucK_MarleY_07 i'm starting to think some of you kids have some mental problems or somethin, seriously

04-08-2008, 10:37 AM	#5
KeepIt1Hunnid Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TaMpA BaY Posts: 3,119 Repped: 49 Repped 57 Times in 24 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Did he not have great years??? How many teams around him were great? typical non-thinking comment...Favre was very good after age 30, Elway won his super bowls after 30, what's ur point? Your the normal fan that believes after 30 you can't be good

04-09-2008, 12:54 PM	#10
KeepIt1Hunnid Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TaMpA BaY Posts: 3,119 Repped: 49 Repped 57 Times in 24 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wasnt comparing them as players you fucking idiot, but I guess your garbage education won't allow you to comprehend further. I bet you don't even go to school, probably just working your dead end third shift job living in your parents basement. Anyways look at Todd Collins, how old is he? All I was stating is that guys play deep into their 30's. Sorry you got your panties in a bunch over an age comparison...

04-09-2008, 01:51 PM	#11
Shady23 That's what she said Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bundy House Posts: 5,664 Repped: 128 Repped 153 Times in 86 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 12 Posts	you were comparing brett farve at 30, to what David Garrad has done. He deserved that big contract at 30? Farve did, Garrad, not so much. Once again, i could downgrade myself and be in your position, 25 with no real job or education. __________________

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