Commander Adama Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Just heard on the Afternoon Blitz that Oakland signed Jeff George! Hilarious! :laugh: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2564349 Raiders sign Jeff George Associated Press National Football League News Wire 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 No way!:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelarkascend1ng Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 yesssssssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 as a player? - How old is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Why would they need him? They're 4-0 in the preseason...you know, they're on their way to the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 as a player? - How old is he? :laugh: He's friggin' 38 and will be 39 in December!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatant Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Why would they need him? They're 4-0 in the preseason...you know, they're on their way to the SB. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50GutCheck Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re-uniting with R. Moss...King and PastaBelly must be extremely pleased with this breaking news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt [Redskins Fan] Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Maybe he's there to add leadership in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I just looked - he turns 39 during this season. If this is true, that's gotta be a slight confidence killer for their QB's. - "We're bringing in a guy who hasn't played in 4 years." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 George I think is 37. Here is a guy that proves for a lot of you posters that raw physical ability isn't everything in the NFL. The guy has a nickel-plated head and I would rather start a rookie than trust Jeff George. He is the proverbial snake that bites you when you look away for a second. Just ask the Colts, Falcons, Redskins, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Guess Art Shell didn't follow football much while he was out of coaching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Leave it to the bumbling Al Davis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Seriously, the guy has a cannon for an arm, and should be pretty well preserved being that he hasn't taken many shots lately. Who knows if he'll see the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eparadox Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Dude can chuck a waterbottle from the bench into the huddle faster than anyone else in NFL history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 :laugh: He's friggin' 38 and will be 39 in December!! :laugh: I just looked - he turns 39 during this season. George I think is 37. Beat ya!! :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatant Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Seriously, the guy has a cannon for an arm Nobody has ever questioned that ability, it's the touch passes he can't complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Lenny P has Oakland as the favorites in the afc now...... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Art Shell is getting the 'band' back together :laugh: Last week he signed an offensive coach that has been out of the NFL for 16 years to a contract for 2006 YOUR Oakland/Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders! The winningest tradition in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Seems fitting he is with Oakland, he's totally Raider material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostic Hog Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 George will fit in perfectly on that team. I am shocked to hear this story. Maybe Irving Fryar should be re-signed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: My firend just called me and told me this, too funny. Gotta love Al Davis :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyG3 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 ...per Bram on Triple X ESPN Radio. And you thought the Skins have QB problems? EDIT: Print Confirmation http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/15382985.htm 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Seriously, the guy has a cannon for an arm, and should be pretty well preserved being that he hasn't taken many shots lately. Who knows if he'll see the field. I heard King Tut had a great arm as well, and you wanna talk about preserved.... Im surprised Al Davis didnt pull the trigger on this one a loooooong time ago. Wonder what Joe Nameth is doing?????? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Art Shell is getting the 'band' back together :laugh:Last week he signed an offensive coach that has been out of the NFL for 16 years to a contract for 2006 YOUR Oakland/Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders! The winningest tradition in the NFL He's perfect...He's one of the few left who actually know the '97 offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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