JaxonFord87 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2564386 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 team.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.What are the raiders thinking!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Apparently Andrew Walter is hurting some, and they needed to add some depth. Hard to imagine George contributing anything though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 What are the raiders thinking!?!?Al Davis + LSD = bizarre stuff. What can you say? Seriously, tho, WTF. It isn't like they had a real QB and George does have an arm...but hell, why not keep Collins?Raiders = 2-14 if they are lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogger Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I noticed this on Sportscenter this morning and thought this was a joke. I can't believe why Al Davis would do this unless it is a start of a ploy to plead insanity for something.The only highlights SC had for George was of him with the 70's stache and mullet. They were classic shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I agree with what they opened with on ESPN in regards to George..."This isn't a punchline to a joke, Jeff George was signed by the Raiders"STUPID !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlainThePain Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I would go with an undrafted free agent QB before I would go with Jeff George. I really don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacD BengalFan Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I think they would have been better off signing Akili Smith. Why? Younger. Not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I think they would have been better off signing Akili Smith.I don't think this can be a true statement in ANY scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I think they would have been better off signing Akili Smith. Only if "better off" is in a sentence that reads:"The Raiders would be "better off" signing Akili Smith than driving nails through their left testicle"Considering Akili's past, even that statement could be argued !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I think they would have been better off signing Akili Smith. Only if "better off" is in a sentence that reads:"The Raiders would be "better off" signing Akili Smith than driving nails through their left testicle"Considering Akili's past, even that statement could be argued !!!I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Thread title can now be corrected to:Raiders Cut Jeff George!He didn't survive cutdown day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Maybe the Raiders were sick of the constant comparisons to a retarded child for re-signing him to begin with !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 There's actually a bit of talk that he'll be resigned. The Raiders may be keeping a couple guys they want to PS, but who they don't think will clear waivers, until other clubs start putting their own squads together later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Let the jokes continue !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronburr Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 John Clayton's article says that if George was on the opening day roster, the Raiders be on the hook for his whole annual salary. But if they re-sign him after Week 1 and cut him again later, they'd only have to pay pro-rated for the weeks he's there.But it makes me wonder why they signed him a week before cut-down day in the first place. It's not like there was high demand for his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 to learn the playbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meca Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Thread title can now be corrected to:Raiders Cut Jeff George!He didn't survive cutdown day.Thank God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacD BengalFan Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 A reliable source told me that after Aaron Brooks throws his 30 INT in week 3, the Raiders will resign Jeff George to a multi year contract and Akili Smith to back him up. The hope is that one of them finish with a passer rating higher then their age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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