David Garrard Fantasy News

Thursday, May 16, 2013, 11:14am

QB David Garrard, 35, two weeks after proclaiming himself “definitely healthy,” realized that his balky left knee would not let him continue playing in the N.F.L.

The twist introduced the Jets’ new general manager, John Idzik, to the bizarre happenings that often befall the franchise. The impact of Garrard’s pending retirement will be felt throughout the organization, from Idzik’s office to the coaching staff to a quarterback room that now has only one member with significant N.F.L. experience: Sanchez. His prospects of remaining with the Jets next season now appear much greater.

As long as Garrard stayed healthy, the Jets thought they had, at worst, a credible backup and a mentor for Geno Smith, their strong-armed second-round pick. At best, Garrard could have begun the season as the starter, easing the way for Smith until he was deemed ready to direct an N.F.L. offense.

Garrard’s presence also afforded the Jets the ability to release or trade Sanchez before the season, if desired.

Friday, March 15, 2013, 12:17pm

In an interview with 98.7 ESPN New York, Jets QB David Garrard fielded the following question:

Did the Jets assure you that you had a fair chance at being the starting quarterback?

“When I talked to everybody, I was given — without a doubt — the idea that I had every shot to be the starting quarterback. I took them at face value. I took them as genuine when they were telling me that. I didn’t think they were telling me the Jets were taking me in to help everybody else out. I felt like they were being very sincere."

Monday, March 11, 2013, 5:53pm

The New York Jets signed veteran quarterback David Garrard on Monday in hopes of bolstering their backup corps behind starter Mark Sanchez, the team announced.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 5:12pm

The Dolphins released QB David Garrard.

Friday, August 17, 2012, 1:40pm

Reggie Bush wants to lead the NFL in rushing after proving last year he could be an every-down back for the Miami Dolphins.

Bush first made the statement during a South Florida television appearance in the spring, and he's not backing down.

"I believe in setting the highest goals possible," Bush said. "If you're not setting the highest standards for yourself, then you don't belong in this game."

Bush never carried the ball more than 157 times in any season with the Saints, but he led Miami with 216 rushing attempts in 2011.

With the Dolphins switching to a more pass-oriented offense under first-year coach Joe Philbin, it's debatable whether Bush will get as many carries this season.

Certainly, it doesn't appear to be an offense suited to produce an NFL rushing champion.

Bush doesn't seem concerned.

"I think it is very possible," he said. "We'll see when this train begins, but I think it is possible."

Friday, August 17, 2012, 9:56am

Legendary broadcaster Dick Stockton just said on 790 The Ticket that QB Ryan Tannehill is starting for the Miami Dolphins tonight.

Saturday, August 11, 2012, 11:25am

According to beat writer Ben Volin, Dolphins QB David Garrard was having trouble grasping the playbook before he suffered a knee injury that will require him to miss the next 2-4 weeks.

“While Garrard looked the best of the three QBs, he also had some trouble grasping the playbook. When the Dolphins run their no-huddle, up-tempo offense in practice, Garrard would sometimes need QB coach Zac Taylor to call in the play two or three times, or have a teammate explain the play to him, before recalling the play and everyone's responsibility.”

David Garrard has knee scope, out 2-4 weeks
Friday, August 10, 2012, 6:08pm

Jay Glazer on Dolphins QB David Garrard: "Just got off phone w David Garrard, says he's getting his knee scoped tomorrow and docs tell him 2-4 weeks rec time. 'Nothing happened, just Father Time, wear and tear. They have to take out loose things floating around.'"

Monday, August 6, 2012, 11:46am

Dolphins first QB depth chart: David Garrard, Matt Moore, Ryan Tannehill.

Saturday, July 28, 2012, 9:24pm

Following a one-day holdout, Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill has agreed to a four-year contract according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via Twitter.

“Dolphins made concessions to make deal palatable, but Ryan Tannehill was unwilling to miss more time to continue fight on offset language.”

Financial terms aren’t yet available but Tannehill will immediately report to training camp and will compete with David Garrard and Matt Moore for Miami’s starting quarterback job.

Friday, July 27, 2012, 10:16am

In the very first drill, Dolphins QB Matt Moore opens up with the first-team offense, though QB David Garrard gets his turn with the starting offense as well.

Dolphins first round pick, QB Ryan Tannehill, is not yet in camp.

Sunday, July 8, 2012, 10:18am

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins’ starting quarterback job is between David Garrard and Matt Moore. While receivers have raved about rookie QB Ryan Tannehill’s arm strength, he reportedly is having trouble with the speed of the game. He’s taking too many would-be sacks during practice and his timing has been off with his throws. Thus, look for Garrard or Moore to man the starting position until Tannehill is ready to take over.

Monday, July 2, 2012, 2:07pm

The Palm Beach Post reported ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Saturday that he’s hearing David Garrard has the early advantage in the battle for the starting quarterback job.

As for rookie Ryan Tannehill, he’s not in the running right now due to his untimely mistakes, particularly when throwing into traffic. Coach Joe Philbin and his staff have made it clear that turnovers will not be tolerated, so for now at least Tannehill will continue his apprenticeship as the No. 3 guy.

Saturday, June 23, 2012, 1:40pm

In the first of three back-to-back-to-back OTA practices for the team in Davie, Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco showed flashes of brilliance in the eyes of teammates and onlookers.

Although he spent quite a bit of time on the sidelines speaking to coaches who were spoon-feeding him tips on the playbook, he worked in with the second team during team drills and made several nice catches. His best was a leaping grab down the sideline over cornerback Sean Smith, who is 6-3, 214-pounds and 10 years younger than Ochocinco, who is 6-1 and 192 pounds. Smith said afterward that Ochocinco displayed excellent footwork and added, “you can tell by his releases and the stems on his routes he’s a definitely a vet who still knows how to weave” through coverage.

“The things I’ve seen of him, moving around the field, he’s still very quick out of his breaks. That’s usually the No. 1 decline for an older receiver, and I don’t see that,” said quarterback David Garrard, who played with Ochocinco on the 2009 Pro Bowl team.

“And I definitely don’t see it with the hands, because he’s making some great catches, going up over DBs and making the catch. Those are the things you want to see him do, and he’s still doing it.”

Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 12:40pm

Dolphins QB David Garrard is working with first team in early portion of practice on Tuesday. Matt Moore second team. Ryan Tannehill is the No. 3.