The Facts:
The Jaguars have done it again. Just before Week 1, they have decided to release their starting quarterback. Jay Glazer of FOXSports reports Garrard will be let go and Luke McCown will start Week 1 against the Titans.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
That means rookie Blaine Gabbert is the backup -- and at some point in the not-too-distant future, the likely starter. While this move can't be considered anything but a huge surprise, we'll go ahead and remind you it was only four years ago that Byron Leftwich was dropped in favor of Garrard. This time, as PFT suggests, the move was more about economics. Garrard was due a little more than $8 million this season. It’s hard to be believe the Jaguars think McCown (and Gabbert) give them a better chance to win, but it’s clear they really wanted to drop Garrard and didn’t think he’d last the season as the starter.
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