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One NFL player you wish never played for your favorite team

By Randy Gurzi

22 Aug 1998: Quarterback Ryan Leaf #16 of the San Diego Chargers standing around talking before the pre-season game against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chargers defeated the Colts 33-3. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squ
22 Aug 1998: Quarterback Ryan Leaf #16 of the San Diego Chargers standing around talking before the pre-season game against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chargers defeated the Colts 33-3. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squ /
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Dec 10, 2000; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia (5) in action against New Orleans Saints linebacker Keith Mitchell (59) at 3Com Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK /

San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Garcia, QB

After some success in the CFL, Jeff Garcia headed to the San Francisco 49ers as the backup to Steve Young. Eventually, he became the starter and after a couple of slow seasons, he found his footing in 2001.

At the age of 31, Garcia led the 49ers. toa record of 12-4 following by a 10-6 season. He played just one more year with them before becoming a journeyman. Garcia had stops in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, and once again Philly.

Despite not taking his first NFL snap until age 29, Garcia played 11 seasons and was able to start 116 games with a record of 58-58. He also had six playoff appearances under his belt and while he was just 2-4, he still did incredibly well considering his route to the league.

Garcia proved to be an inspirational player, which is not why 49ers fans should be regretting his tie to the team. Instead, it’s the way he has conducted himself since retiring that makes him a forgettable person.

Recently, Garcia went off on Mina Kimes saying she shouldn’t have a platform to talk football. He tried to say it was because she never threw a touchdown pass in the NFL but he didn’t go crazy over someone such as Colin Cowherd or Mike Greenberg criticizing a player despite the fact that they were never NFL players. No, he went after the female analyst — and was rightfully called out as a misogynist for it.

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