Jeff Garcia Hedges His Bets

USA Today did a three minute interview with Jeff Garcia (which for some reason is two minutes less than he gave ESPN) during a charity event for the American Cancer Society and other organizations. The last question was whether Garcia would ever be interested in playing for the Raiders or the 49ers.

I had an opportunity before I signed with Tampa Bay to explore the situation in Oakland. It was hard to say no to that opportunity. I think it would be something I would highly consider.

Wrong answer, Jeff. You're supposed to say something like, "My plan is to retire as a Buccaneer" or even the terribly cliched but often useful "I'm not looking beyond this season." At the very least you could have said, "I'd like to introduce you to my wife," and then the reporter would have forgotten his question.

Wait, this is a San Francisco reporter, right? Ok, never mind that last strategy. Still, though, you could have drummed up a little loyalty for the Bucs.