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[espn]Raiders go way back, sign inactive quarterback George

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  1. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2564386

    Monday, August 28, 2006
    Raiders go way back, sign inactive quarterback George
    Associated Press

    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 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.
     
    #1 tinman, Aug 28, 2006
  2. Mr. Brightside

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    /nelson/

    haha!
     
    #2 Mr. Brightside, Aug 28, 2006
  3. geeimsobored

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    wtf mate?!?
     
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  4. GRENDEL

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    Pretty pointless move by the the Raiders, in other new the Raiders also signed Kenny Stabler to a 1 year contract....Stabler has the inside track on being the #1 QB for the silver and black
     
    #4 GRENDEL, Aug 28, 2006
  5. KingCheetah

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    Moes19 faints
     
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  6. Saint Louis

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    The Raiders are such a bunch of screw ups.
     
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  7. moestavern19

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    We'll see who's saying that after we shock the league this year and win 7 games!
     
    #7 moestavern19, Aug 28, 2006
  8. Austin70

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    He is still alive?
     
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  9. TheFreak

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    I had him on my first fantasy team that one year in Oakland. Big darkhorse. I kicked ass, needless to say.
     
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  10. finalsbound

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    Geez moes, have a little faith.

    I say 9-7.
     
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  11. Ognilecaf

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    How old is he? Well, he does have great arm strength, so it should be easy just to heave it to Moss like Randal Cunningham did at the end of his career. Didn't George play with Moss in Minn.?
     
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  12. bottlerocket

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    He hasnt played since 2001.
    I think he was cut by the Redskins.

    Al Davis must be losing it.
     
    #12 bottlerocket, Aug 29, 2006
  13. pariah

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    Now I wonder whose wonderlic is higher of the two - George or Davis?

    It's a toss-up...
     
    #13 pariah, Aug 29, 2006
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    Whitlock faints.
     
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  15. moestavern19

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    You guys are seriously overreacting, George has remained in the league the past 3 seasons as a 3rd stringer, and that is all he will be here, and maybe even 4th if the team (God forbid) retains Tuiasosopo. Aaron Brooks is going to start and Andrew Walter is the backup, thats for certain. George is a veteran QB and with Walter still a tad bit dinged up, I'd rather have him come in and lead this offense than Tui, who is probably the worst QB in NFL history.

    If he sees any playing time this season, I will be shocked.
     
    #15 moestavern19, Aug 29, 2006
  16. OldManBernie

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    on a side note, aaron brooks is looking pretty good with the raiders. i think brooks and moss are a good fit for each other.
     
    #16 OldManBernie, Aug 29, 2006
  17. pgabriel

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    plus I think brooks really needed a new start. after people realized that n.o. gave up delhomme to keep him it was pretty much all over for him there.
     
    #17 pgabriel, Aug 29, 2006
  18. rrj_gamz

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    I thought this was in another thread...Oh well, Shell knows him (i think) and he'll probably never see the field...
     
    #18 rrj_gamz, Aug 29, 2006
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