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Jags' hopes resting on Gray

Jacksonville Jaguars
10/25/2007 9:19 AM
The Florida Times-Union reports when the Jaguars made the surprising decision to cut QB Byron Leftwich nine days before the start of the season and elevate QB David Garrard to starting quarterback, one factor tended to be overlooked. In the process, the Jaguars also promoted third-string QB Quinn Gray to the No. 2 job, even though the 28-year-old had played in just three NFL games.  So when Garrard suffered a high ankle sprain Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts, Gray became the Jaguars' No. 1 quarterback, and the fifth-year pro from Florida A&M will make his first NFL start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Read more