In a series of candid remarks, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio made it clear how he feels about quarterback David Garrard. His overriding message during an ESPN television appearance: Garrard is good, certainly not great. When asked if Garrard is a Super Bowl caliber quarterback by host Jim Rome, Del Rio replied: "Well, that's a good question. I would say a quarterback like David Garrard can be that with a great supporting cast. You know, I don't know. "When you look at teams that have won multiple championships, I think they've had elite quarterbacks Peyton Manning type guys, Joe Montana type guys. The elite quarterback? He's not that. I do think David's a good football player." It's an honest comment, but it raises the question about how Garrard's confidence and his teammates' confidence will be affected in a quarterback whose play has been solid to average for the most part. Source: National Football Post
Garrard is far from being the problem in Jacksonville. Jack Del Rio has been dangerously close to the boot so many times you'd think he'd keep his mouth shut when it comes to commenting on the abilities of others.
Although I think del rio should be fired, he is right in this situation. Garrard is a good QB who could be better, that said, he's the second best player on that team.
does del rio believe he's the master motivator? this sounds very much like he's throwing his own player under the bus to divert attention from him
