The big media boys are reporting the Lions have inked QB Jeff Garcia to a one year deal. Terms have not been released. The key to the whole signing, for me, will be the terms. Certainly, a one year deal is a good start. Let's hope Garcia is coming cheap.
I'm in the camp that says if the Lions need their second string quarterback for an extended period, things could be really bad. I also agree with the sentiment that the Lions simply have too many holes to pour large sums of money, on top of Joey Harrington's deal, into the quarterback position.
I'd much prefer the Lions sign a guard and a receiver via free agency than put large sums of money into a quarterback that: A) May not play or B) May play, but isn't really the long-term solution. Either way, it looks like wasted money. As such, the one year deal rumor is much more to my liking.
I'm also glad that the chase for another quarterback is over. The quarterback controversy can now revert to it's traditional state. One where Motown is divided over who the starter should be. Although, I guess you could argue that has been the question all along. Who should start? Joey or the free agent-yet-to-be-named?
Now, Mr. Millen, go sign an offensive lineman (or two) and get a receiver in here.
Oh, and one aside. I am starting to get fired up about drafting Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson. Move Teddy Lehman to the middle and have Boss Bailey and Johnson on the outside. Or switch to a 3-4 and have James Davis or Earl Holmes in the ILB slot with Lehman. Either way, it should give the Lions a fast, athletic linebacking unit.
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