Tim Couch: Jaguars’ 3rd Bad QB

In a shocking turn of events, the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former University of Kentucky quarterback, Tim Couch to a two-year contract (TWO YEARS!?!?).  Couch hasn’t played a down since 2004 in the NFL, and has had multiple surgeries in attempt to fix his oft-injured shoulder.  His last stint in the NFL included bad pre-season outings with the Green Bay Packers where it appeared throws over 15-20 yards were out of the question.  He didn’t even get the third-string job over NFL-great Craig Nall.

Obviously, it’s hard to disagree with the decision made by Couch.  He’s going to make almost $600k next year, to more than likely be a third string QB.  What the hell are the Jags thinking though?  This is a team that was forced to use Quinn Gray at one point last season, and they’re thinking that Tim Couch is the answer?  Byron Leftwich has injury problems, only playing in six games last year, and eleven in ‘05.  David Garrard is a decent back-up, but if he were the answer, wouldn’t he have been elevated to starter status by now if he were that good?

Here’s a potential scenario for the Jags next year…

Byron Leftwich shows up not ready (see: fat) for camp, again this year.  He’s the starter, so they stick with him.  By the fourth or fifth week, his knee or ankle will give out due to his large frame.  David Garrard steps in for a few weeks, and doesn’t perform well.  Jags fans become restless, and there’s a former number one draft pick sitting there waiting in the wings.  Whoops… it’s Tim F*#$ing Couch.  Goodbye ‘07, hello Andre Woodson Sweepstakes!

Yikes!  I’m guessing that’s not the dream season for Jags’ fans.  Oh well… hopefully Tim will bring his Playmate wife, Heather Kozar.  And, hey… at least it’s not Cade McNown.

[AJC]