And the Jags are flirting with the Testaverde rule

When I was previewing the Jags before the season started, I basically said that it would come down to the play of whoever is lining up under center. It's obvious and I'm not really telling you anything that you don't already know, but that's just the case with this Jaguars team. We know their defense is one of the best, we know they can run the ball, but the passing game remains the question.

Well, David Garrard was doing a good job until he sprained his ankle Monday night and now the Jags are looking at the possibility of having Quinn Gray in there for four more weeks. When you're 4-2 and playing in what could be the best division in football, the last thing you need is Quinn Gray starting 4 games.

Quinn Gray basically puts the Jags close to that "Testaverde rule". The one where your team gets ruled out immediately because of its starting quarterback, regardless of how strong the other units are. Read my second half observations from Gray's Monday Night appearance against the Colts again if you are doubting this. To say that it was brutal is an understatement.

And yeah, I know that Testaverde actually led the Panthers to an improbable win over 'Zona, but let's see how good he looks from here on out. I'm not really sure that old man river can muster that up again. As for the Jags, for them to have any chance, MJD and Taylor will probably have to combine for 40 carries and that defense needs to come up with 3 to 4 turnovers a game. That's about the only way you can neutralize Gray...maybe.

And we can basically add more names of shitty qb's to the list I just mentioned in the previous post. Check out who the Jags might be turning to if things really get desperate...

Del Rio said Quinn Gray will make his first career start against the Buccaneers on Sunday. The Jaguars also planned to work out Doug Johnson, Drew Henson and Todd Bouman later Wednesday

Doug Johnson, Drew Henson and Todd Bouman. Have mercy...

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