Raiders find a STEAL at QB - Sign former #1 overall pick....

Can of Corn · 08-28-2006, 07:31 PM

Jeff George. Wow. He hasn't thrown a NFL pass in 5 years. I knew that Brooks wasn't the answer but there has to be SOMEONE out there who they could have got instead.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9624360

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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders signed Jeff George to a contract Monday, bringing back a player who hasn't thrown an NFL pass in five seasons.

George, the No. 1 overall pick by Indianapolis in 1990, joined the team in time for Monday's afternoon practice. He previously played for the Raiders in 1997-98, starting 23 games and throwing 33 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

It is not immediately clear what his role will be on the Raiders, who already have Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter and Marques Tuiasosopo on the roster.

George played with the Colts from 1990-93. He was in Atlanta from 1994-96, then spent two seasons with Oakland and one with Minnesota before joining the Redskins in 2000, first as a backup. He was signed by Seattle as insurance midway through the 2002 season, but didn't play. Chicago signed him late in the 2004 season, but he never played for the Bears either.
George, known for his strong arm and clashes with coaches, has a 46-78 career record as a starter and has never lasted longer than four years with any one of them.

George hasn't played since 2001, when he was cut after two games with the Redskins. In his last two games with Washington, George had a quarterback rating of 34.6, completing 23 of 42 passes with three interceptions.

In his next-to-last game with Washington, he and coach Marty Schottenheimer had an animated sideline discussion after George committed four turnovers and was removed from the game.
George also had a sideline argument with coach June Jones when he was with the Atlanta Falcons in 1996, and the team suspended him and then cut him.
George played well his first season in Oakland, throwing for 3,917 yards and 29 touchdowns in 1997. He struggled with injuries the following season, starting only seven games, and was replaced the following season by Rich Gannon, who was a better fit in coach Jon Gruden's West Coast offense.
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Gastric ReFlux · 08-28-2006, 07:32 PM

Maybe the time away from the game has given Jeff renewed focus. He's got an absolute cannon for an arm, and will shred defenses given the opportunity.

Russ · 08-28-2006, 07:33 PM

Hopefully, it helped his attitude.

dsvitak · 08-28-2006, 07:48 PM

He has a ten million dollar arm, and a ten cent head.

mirrf · 08-28-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

He has a ten million dollar arm, and a ten cent head.

Somehow, I doubt he has a ten million dollar arm anymore.

John C · 08-28-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

Maybe the time away from the game has given Jeff renewed focus. He's got an absolute cannon for an arm, and will shred defenses given the opportunity.

This is the greatest post I've read this year.

I <3 you, sheep. I <3 you.

BaseballMan · 08-28-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

Maybe the time away from the game has given Jeff renewed focus. He's got an absolute cannon for an arm, and will shred defenses given the opportunity.

and coaches too. Just ask June Jones

Luis_Rivera · 08-28-2006, 08:40 PM

Just perpetuate mediocrity, baby!

BaseballMan · 08-28-2006, 08:48 PM

probably means Tui may get traded. He hasnt really shown much under 4 different coaches. though i dont know who would take him

jamus23 · 08-28-2006, 08:57 PM

No NFL season is truly complete without the possibility of Jeff George seeing playing time.

molarmite · 08-28-2006, 08:58 PM

Good sign, he was dominate with the Vikes.

Jonzard · 08-28-2006, 09:36 PM

I have nothing but good things to say about Jeff George. He was great in Minnesota with ma boy Randy!

Granted, its been a while... but I hope he does well.

JDOldSchool · 08-28-2006, 09:51 PM

I should point out that two years ago, George wasn't even good enough to start games over Chad Hutchinson, Jonathan Quinn, and Craig Krenzel.

Luis_Rivera · 08-28-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by molarmite

Good sign, he was dominate with the Vikes.

Sure, in 1999!

bababui · 08-28-2006, 09:59 PM

He will only make the team if the Raiders trade Markus Tuiasasopo. And then only as a 3rd QB.

Steve Kuffrey · 08-28-2006, 10:41 PM

Now the Cowboys need to deal T.O. to the Raiders to make the team complete. George & T.O. are a match made in heaven, then throw Moss in to boot.

drprestwood · 08-28-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JDOldSchool

I should point out that two years ago, George wasn't even good enough to start games over Chad Hutchinson, Jonathan Quinn, and Craig Krenzel.

not necessarily that he wasn't good enough. he was "too old," for one.

mrskippy · 08-29-2006, 12:55 AM

Uh, Brooks has performed well in the past two preseason games and did great in the game against Detroit. He will be the starter. Tui should be the number two quarterback. Walter is considered the QB of the future and will be the third QB. George is there for insurance and probably won't step on the field all year. It'd take an injury to one of the three others before he even hit the depth charts.

Tui is a decent backup and didn't perform too badly in preseason. Walter wasn't so hot, but that's OK. He is the #3 QB and probably has another year or two before taking the helm.

The Raiders have an amazing OL, are playing clean football and should have a good year overall. If they can keep healthy, play clean football, and keep their preseason style of play going ... this team has a shot and a very good one at that.

LivnLegend · 08-29-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mrskippy

Uh, Brooks has performed well in the past two preseason games and did great in the game against Detroit. He will be the starter. Tui should be the number two quarterback. Walter is considered the QB of the future and will be the third QB.

Walther is the #2, that's obvious to anyone. I think Tui is gone and I'm fine with that. George holds the clipboard after Tui and Porter are packaged and traded or cut.

bababui · 08-29-2006, 01:48 AM

The Raiders defense has been whats suprised me the most. Granted, its preseason, but they seem to be much quicker and aggressive then they have been in a while. They open against the Chargers and will get tested fast.

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BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,647	probably means Tui may get traded. He hasnt really shown much under 4 different coaches. though i dont know who would take him

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JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	I should point out that two years ago, George wasn't even good enough to start games over Chad Hutchinson, Jonathan Quinn, and Craig Krenzel.

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	He will only make the team if the Raiders trade Markus Tuiasasopo. And then only as a 3rd QB.

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mrskippy All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,011	Uh, Brooks has performed well in the past two preseason games and did great in the game against Detroit. He will be the starter. Tui should be the number two quarterback. Walter is considered the QB of the future and will be the third QB. George is there for insurance and probably won't step on the field all year. It'd take an injury to one of the three others before he even hit the depth charts. Tui is a decent backup and didn't perform too badly in preseason. Walter wasn't so hot, but that's OK. He is the #3 QB and probably has another year or two before taking the helm. The Raiders have an amazing OL, are playing clean football and should have a good year overall. If they can keep healthy, play clean football, and keep their preseason style of play going ... this team has a shot and a very good one at that.

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	The Raiders defense has been whats suprised me the most. Granted, its preseason, but they seem to be much quicker and aggressive then they have been in a while. They open against the Chargers and will get tested fast.