Jaguars Release David Garrard

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And if they're going to cut Garrard, why not just start Gabbert right away? Why McCown?

DG was due $8M this year.

Cap move more than anything. McCown can hold down the fort for a few games until Gabbert is ready.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

DG was due $8M this year.

Cap move more than anything. McCown can hold down the fort for a few games until Gabbert is ready.

Was he due to start getting his money tomorrow? Even with the cap move, the timing seems odd

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Was he due to start getting his money tomorrow? Even with the cap move, the timing seems odd

Yeah the timing is odd, but as you already pointed out they did this very same thing to Leftwich 4 years ago.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Was he due to start getting his money tomorrow? Even with the cap move, the timing seems odd

They said on SiriusXM NFL this morning that the 8m was not guaranteed until he made the opening day starting roster. Also that he was floated for a trade during the preseason but with no takers they cut him before the money became guaranteed.