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40. Jeff Garcia

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40. Jeff Garcia

Jeff Garcia was undrafted in 1994, but the San Jose State Quarterback went up north to play in the Canadian Football League for five seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Garcia was successful in Canada, where he was a four-time CFL All-Star and was a Grey Cup Champion, and this got him signed by the 49ers to backup Steve Young.

Garcia saw action early as Young went down to injury, and he would throw for 2,544 Yards.  It was good enough for him to be named the starter in 2000 when Young retired, and he went on a three-year streak of Pro Bowls, throwing for 30 Touchdowns in the first two years of that run.  Garcia had a down year in 2003, both on the field and off, where his feud with Wide Receiver Terrell Owens was public when the latter accused the former of being gay.

Garcia left after 2003 for Cleveland, and as a 49er, he threw for 16,408 Yards and 113 Touchdowns.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Quarterback
  • Acquired: Signed as Free Agent before the 1999 Season.
  • Departed: Signed with the Cleveland Browns after the 2003 Season.
  • Games Played: 74
  • Notable Statistics:

    71 Games Started
    1,449 Pass Completions
    2,360 Pass Attempts
    61.4 Pass Completion Percentage
    16,408 Passing Yards
    113 Touchdowns Passes
    56 Interceptions
    88.3 Passer Rating
    318 Rushing Attempts
    1,571 Rushing Yards
    21 Rushing Touchdowns
    1 Reception
    6 Receiving Yards
    75 Approximate Value

    3 Playoff Games
    71 Pass Completions
    117 Pass Attempts
    60.7 Pass Completion Percentage
    757 Passing Yards
    4 Touchdowns Passes
    5 Interceptions
    73.2 Passer Rating
    9 Rushing Attempts
    63 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Pro Bowl (2000, 2001 & 2002)
    PFWA Most Improved Player (2000)

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