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Retired QB David Garrard (knee) was struggling with deeper passes during New York Jets offseason workouts this offseason because his knee prevented him to drive the ball. Garrard did well on his shorter routes during the workouts. He did miss some workouts earlier this offseason because of the injury.
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Retired QB David Garrard said the New York Jets offered him the chance to attend their training camp as a coaching intern. Garrard said he will have to talk with his wife before deciding to accept the offer.
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Retired QB David Garrard said the New York Jets coaches told him they would have an open competition for the starting quarterback job during the offseason and that no player will be promised the starting job.
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It appears that New York Jets QB David Garrard (knee) is preparing to retire as he continues to have knee issues. 'Having to call it quits. My knee is not holding up. Continuing to swell after practices. Limiting what I can do,' Garrard said.
Fantasy Impact: This news likely helps the roster chances of Mark Sanchez.
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New York Jets QB David Garrard will have a legitimate opportunity to compete for the team's starting quarterback job, and if he stays healthy, may very well be the Week 1 starter, according to a rival team executive.
Fantasy Impact: Garrard might be the safest play of the options this season but he brings little upside to the table. It will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.
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New York Jets QB David Garrard is ready to compete for the starting job, and is not there just to collect a check. 'I'm healthy now and I'm going to be going after it. I'm not here collecting paychecks,' Garrard said Thursday afternoon. 'That's not what I'm about. I'm definitely healthy and I definitely want to get out there. I want to be the guy but I can't talk about it. I gotta get on the field and do it.'
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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said QB Mark Sanchez will get the first snap when offseason workouts begin but will have to compete with QB David Garrard for the starting job.
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New York Jets QB David Garrard said he was told he would have a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job. 'Honestly, they told me I'd have a chance to compete for the starting job,' Garrard said Tuesday in a conference call with reporters. 'That's what was told to me. They all seemed to be very genuine with it. They didn't seem to be like, 'Oh, let's get him in here and then we can slot him in the two or three or four slot.' I didn't feel that.'
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The New York Jets signed QB David Garrard (Dolphins) Monday, Mar. 11. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fantasy Impact: We aren't sure how this is an upgrade over Mark Sanchez. Garrard will have a hard time pushing Sanchez for playing time.
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The Carolina Panthers might show an interest in free-agent QB David Garrard (Dolphins). He has a history with offensive coordinator Mike Shula, and the team might have a need for a backup quarterback if QB Derek Anderson is not brought back.
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