Tom Brady Nearly Canceled Jeff Garcia
January 27th, 2021
“Jeff, no! I want a divorce!”
Former WWE diva Carmella DeCesare may have divorced her ex-Bucs quarterback husband over this.
Jeff Garcia, who played his guts out for the Bucs in the final two years of the Chucky Era (two winning seasons and a playoff berth) ,was damn near left in the ash heap of Bucs history by park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking Tom Brady.
Garcia, who wore No. 7, nearly was usurped by Brady when the Bucs had a handshake deal with Mr. Six Rings to come to Tampa Bay.
In the Peter King Podcast, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht explained how upon verbally agreeing to terms with Brady, the jersey number of the new Bucs quarterback came up.
Brady initially wanted Garcia’s number. Yes, it’s true.
And if that happened, Garcia would have been lost to Bucs history, as Brady would have been known as No. 7 forever and perhaps may have had the No. 7 retired the way things are going for Brady and the Bucs.
Quick, who wore No. 55 before Derrick Brooks or No. 99 before Warren Sapp? Joe doesn’t know, but you see where Joe is going with this?
If Brady had No. 7, he would have effectively canceled out just about any memory of Garcia, no matter how gorgeous his wife is.
You can listen to Licht tell the tale in the video below.
#Bucs GM Jason Licht told @peter_king that when Tom Brady signed and was told jersey #12 belongs to Chris Godwin, Brady said he’ll wear #7 because he’s going after Super Bowl No. 7.
“I thought that was pretty cool, he’s got the TB12 brand and all that.” pic.twitter.com/qHbZJmAl3i
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) January 27, 2021
January 27th, 2021 at 12:08 pm
Chris Godwin’s number will likely be retired someday as well. He’ going to the hall after Mike Evans.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:11 pm
wow…cool story…
hopefully #12 mean 12 SB appearances!!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!
January 27th, 2021 at 12:12 pm
but its not like JG won a SB or is in the HOF…lol…
GO BUCS!!!!!
January 27th, 2021 at 12:19 pm
Uh hold up. Screw Jeff Garcia, the most famous #7 is and will always be Martin Gramatica! True community impact guy too.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:26 pm
So if he’s going for one next year, you know if he wins this year will he change it to 8?🤪 What will really be great he’s able to lead us to the playoffs 3 straight years before he retires because you know they’re going to extend him!
January 27th, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Godwin deserves a medal and a contract to remain a Buc for the forseeable future…his value is immense. guts, blocking, etc.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:34 pm
Wasn’t Williams #12? I’m surprised his number survived.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:37 pm
Maybe TB12 will want to wear #8 next year. After that he would just be showing off.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:38 pm
As much as I love Godwin, CAN they keep him long-term? Where does Godwin’s contract $$ come from??
From Brate maybe? In no way am I saying I want him to leave, just wondering how all these guys can get paid and still have some cap flexibility.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:38 pm
I liked Garcia. He was happy to put the offense on his shoulders. All you had to do was watch him play to see that.
January 27th, 2021 at 12:53 pm
>>> Screw Jeff Garcia, the most famous #7 is and will always be Martin Gramatica! <<<
Only douchebags, chicks and foreign soccer dorks who want to try to fit in as an American would ever wear a jersey of a kicker and that includes Adam Vinatieri.
January 27th, 2021 at 1:13 pm
As far as quarterback numbers, other than 13, Brady can have any damn number he wants. LOL.
As for Jeff Garcia… My God I could not stand him as a quarterback. He was the complete opposite of Brady. He would look at his first read and if it was not open he would immediately panic and start running around
January 27th, 2021 at 1:20 pm
How did this not turn into a thread on Carmella DeCesare
January 27th, 2021 at 1:27 pm
Who exactly is talking about “wearing a jersey” other than you Jimmy? Indisputable point but highly irrelevant rant.
January 27th, 2021 at 2:03 pm
Jeff Garcia will forever hold a special place in my heart. He’s who made me a Buc fan back in 07. Haven’t looked back since, and it feels great to finally be playing some winning football!
January 27th, 2021 at 2:17 pm
Might just be me but #12 will always belong to Trent Dilfer. LOL…kidding of course.
January 27th, 2021 at 3:18 pm
I only remember Garcia on the 49ers. But now I will remember his wife forever. Kay Adam’s who???
January 27th, 2021 at 4:15 pm
Joe – Thank you for going the extra length and connecting this story to Garcia, giving you the excuse to post a pic of his wife. Top tier journalism.
January 27th, 2021 at 4:51 pm
Had no idea that somebody wore Craig Erickson’s number.
January 28th, 2021 at 11:44 am
I miss seeing Carmela in those early morning pre game shows…