Garcia proving capable of leading Eagles
Contrary to popular belief, Jeff Garcia still has elite skills, writes KC Joyner. Plus, a closer look at Chad Pennington and more.
Originally Published: December 20, 2006
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KC Joyner | ESPN Insider
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to take a look at some players and units that have placed some early holiday surprises in their teams' playoff stockings.
Garcia's stellar play (he has four straight games with a passer rating of 90 or higher) has been the main reason the Philadelphia Eagles are back in the playoff hunt. Judging from comments that were made about Garcia this past weekend in nearly every pregame and postgame show, however, there are many in the media who don't think the Eagles can continue winning with him at quarterback.
Garcia's stellar play (he has four straight games with a passer rating of 90 or higher) has been the main reason the Philadelphia Eagles are back in the playoff hunt. Judging from comments that were made about Garcia this past weekend in nearly every pregame and postgame show, however, there are many in the media who don't think the Eagles can continue winning with him at quarterback.
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