EvoSkins Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Lions QB Garcia fractures left leg in preseason finale September 2, 2005 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=lionsgarciainjury&prov=st&type=lgns ORCHARD PARK, New York (Ticker) - The Detroit Lions lost their insurance policy for quarterback Joey Harrington on Friday, when backup Jeff Garcia fractured his left fibula in the first quarter of the team's preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. Garcia scrambled for a 28-yard run on the final play of the first quarter but was tackled by Bills defensive back Terrence McGee by the right sideline and immediately went down in pain. "He has a broken fibula up high on his left leg, and a possible ankle sprain as well," Lions coach Steve Mariucci said. "We are going to get an MRI in the morning just to see how badly the ankle might be sprained. "Keep your fingers crossed. We should get him back sometime this year. It looks like it will be several weeks to heal the fibula, but he will be back. He is a tough guy." For the Lions, the loss of their backup quarterback is more significant than it would be for most teams, as Garcia was signed during the offseason to work with and potentially replace Harrington should the 2002 third overall pick continue to struggle. The 35-year-old Garcia played in 11 games with Cleveland in 2004, completing 144-of-252 passes for 1,731 yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He had a career-low passer rating of 76.7. A three-time Pro Bowler with San Francisco, Garcia enjoyed his best seasons under Mariucci with the 49ers, passing for 84 touchdowns with 32 interceptions from 2000-02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Wow a very tough break for the Lions. I wonder if they wish they had drafted a qb or had worked on shoring up their ol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinPryde Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 omg...LOL THAT SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Portis Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 By By Lions season. Hello Unhappy Recievers. Hello Trade to Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 By By Lions season.Hello Unhappy Recievers. Hello Trade to Redskins. Naw, We don't want them. Too much $$.. Also, I think taht we may be set at WR.. But this blows for the Lions, Darn pre-season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celj Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 By By Lions season.Hello Unhappy Recievers. Hello Trade to Redskins. he was there back up you know? and harrington has looked pretty good in preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Who was the 3rd string qb for the Lions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Timmy Chaing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 No wonder they are searching the waiver wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I was going to pick him up in fantasy on the waiver wire, knowing Harrington would get pulled at some point, but now. damn. That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 omg...LOL THAT SUCKS![/Quote]You are LOL at him breaking his leg? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 omg...LOL THAT SUCKS! You should take the LOL out of that post because it makes you look like a true classless moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 The Espn news breaking news box is reporting he is out 6 weeks with a broken leg. It sounds like they will put him on the pup list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Well, the pressure is all on the shoulders of Harrington now. He is the key to their season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Tim Couch anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 What qbs are on the market right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Tough break..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmd24 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 The Espn news breaking news box is reporting he is out 6 weeks with a broken leg. It sounds like they will put him on the pup list. You can't put a player on the PUP list if he is on the active roster during training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 yikes that sucks for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Does it really matter, the Lions season was over before it started anyway. Their offensive line has got to be the worst in the league and the way their defense got gutted all pre-season long they will have to average 30+ points a game to win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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