Del Rio Takes Gamble At Quarterback

I have to give Jack Del Rio and the Jaguars’ Organization a lot of credit for making a bold move based on their belief that they are a better football team with David Garrard under center entering the regular season. 

Byron Leftwich regressed down the stretch in training camp after taking a solid approach towards bouncing back from another injury-plagued season.  Leftwich has shown he can hang tough in the pocket and make tough throws in tight spots, but it’s clear he wasn’t going to be the future in Jacksonville.  Leftwich frustrated members within the organization with his lack of mobility in the pocket and has slow delivery. 

With questions about the offensive line at this point, Del Rio felt more comfortable going with Garrard and his ability to get outside the pocket and make plays.  That’s what Garrard does best.  He brings a lot of spark to the offense. 

But here’s where this decision is very risky for Del Rio.  Garrard is erratic in the pocket and doesn’t see the field that well.  He tends to be erratic at times and is prone to turnovers. 

While Garrard will make some plays with his feet, he must learn to protect the football if this Jaguars team is to make the playoffs. 

Garrard faces a tough challenge working with a suspect group of receivers. 

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