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Friday, December 12, 2008
Garcia may not play on Sunday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Flowery Branch - The Falcons just finished their last bit of preparation for Tampa Bay.
Coach Mike Smith went into the cafeteria to speak to the (non-football playing) employees during their holiday luncheon. They filled up bin full of gifts for the Marines’ Toys for Tots program.
The football employees may catch a break on Sunday. Tampa Bay’s Jeff Garcia re-injured his right calf this week and did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday. It was the same injury that sidelined Garcia for much of the exhibition season.
Even if he plays, he might be slowed just a bit in order for John Abraham to get some sacks or at least some hits on him. If Garcia has time, he’ll find his receivers and it could be a long day at the Dome for Falcon fans.
If Garcia isn’t ready to go, the Falcons would catch a huge break. The Bucs are down to their No. 3 quarterback Luke “Skywalker” McCown. He hasn’t played all year and only has seven starts over his five-year career. Brian Griese was going to test his bruised elbow today.
According to our good buddy Stephen F. Holder at the St. Pete Times, Skywalker took the snaps with the first team on Wednesday and Thursday.
Does it matter if Garcia plays? Will the Falcons be able to run the ball on the Bucs after they gave up 299 yards to the Panthers? Who’s the Falcons secret weapon (the non-star player who could major contribution)?
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