hah! David Garrard to the Dolphins

[charlie and algernon]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, Garrard's agent confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The Dolphins settled on Garrard after being spurned by almost every free-agent quarterback they courted this offseason.

Both Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn chose to sign elsewhere after visiting with the Dolphins and new coach Joe Philbin. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, who visited the team Sunday, will likely return to San Francisco.

Garrard sat out 2011 after being cut by Jacksonville days before the start of the season and eventually underwent back surgery.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7711362/2012-nfl-free-agency-miami-dolphins-agree-1-year-deal-david-garrard-agent-says

[El Supremo]

1. Beat me to it!

Maybe the Phins fans can rest a little bit easier. But I wouldn't bet on Timmy leaving the Broncos yet.

[JonLP24]

2. Not a bad pickup

(puts on flame suit)

7.5 YPA his final year in Jacksonville, I'd prefer him over Flynn except for the fact that Flynn is younger. Flynn has had 1 good game while Garrard has seasons of 7.2, 7.7, 7.0, and 7.5. He does have a 6.8 in the mix. He's 33 or 34, but not a bad short-term fix IMO.

[bluedigger]

3. He and Tebow will make an interesting combo in Miami.

Two big physical QBs - maybe the sum will be greater than the parts. Good luck!

[madinmaryland]

4. Who will back-up who?? Tebow or Garrard??

Too funny!

[Auggie]

5. Whew! So I've never been a big Alex Smith fan, but

I'm glad to hear he's coming back. Now, at what cost -- financially and time-wise.

[trumad]

6. I'm not that upset with this move...

Because it means the Phins will be drafting a QB like Tannehill or Weeden.

Garrard is a stop gap and nothing more.

[RockaFowler]

7. The Phins are getting ripped in the media

The Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, local Sports radio. The team is really a joke. Thank God we have the Heat!!!

[trumad]

8. Quite honestly...

This long time Dolphin fan is OK with what has happened.

I think throwing the bank at Manning would have been a gigantic gamble. Would I have liked the Phins to get Manning???

Sure---but not for 90 mill.

Flynn--- Well---- Philbin who knows Flynn better than anyone sure didn't go after him like I thought he would. I'll go with Philbins instinct with this one.

Alex Smith? Come on--- he was just making Harbaughs asshole pucker up.

I think the best solution is to pick up a young stud in the draft.

Now---if they picked up Tebow--- my whole tune would have changed.

[Auggie]

9. I'm not close to the 'Phins

though I agree with you. There are QBs in the draft other than Luck and Griffin.

[Submariner]

10. Oh Big Kahuna in the sky, or whoever you are

Please....Oh PLEASE....don't do this to us!



Now my day or longer is ruined until I know this ain't gonna happen. The Patriots don't need this crap.