Jeff George open to NFL return

[Brian Damage]

"I feel like I can still play, and if there's someone out there to give me a shot, that would be wonderful," George said last week on his way back home to Indianapolis from one of his frequent trips to Champaign, where he tutors Atkins and a couple of other young area quarterbacks.

But the trick is going to be getting that opportunity. At George's age, his phone isn't ringing off the hook with coaches and general managers on the other end fighting to land his services.

Getting another chance is a long shot, and George isn't naive enough to believe that it isn't. But George thinks he has enough in his rocket of a right arm to help someone in the league.

"You look throughout the league, you see 20 teams that need quarterbacks – 20 teams need starters – and probably everybody needs a backup," George said. "In my opinion, there's just not a lot of quality quarterbacks out there these days."

So far, George hasn't piqued much interest from any of the NFL's 32 teams, but in his recent workouts in Champaign, George has impressed at least one guy with experience as an NFL coach.


http://illinihq.com/news/football/20...to_nfl_return/

[bandito]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

"I feel like I can still play, and if there's someone out there to give me a shot, that would be wonderful," George said last week on his way back home to Indianapolis from one of his frequent trips to Champaign, where he tutors Atkins and a couple of other young area quarterbacks.

But the trick is going to be getting that opportunity. At George's age, his phone isn't ringing off the hook with coaches and general managers on the other end fighting to land his services.

Getting another chance is a long shot, and George isn't naive enough to believe that it isn't. But George thinks he has enough in his rocket of a right arm to help someone in the league.

"You look throughout the league, you see 20 teams that need quarterbacks – 20 teams need starters – and probably everybody needs a backup," George said. "In my opinion, there's just not a lot of quality quarterbacks out there these days."

So far, George hasn't piqued much interest from any of the NFL's 32 teams, but in his recent workouts in Champaign, George has impressed at least one guy with experience as an NFL coach.


http://illinihq.com/news/football/20...to_nfl_return/

I never thought he was good when he played full time. Now at his age he wants to make a comeback???

[James]

I assume this Champaign in which he is working out is the one in Illinois and home to the U of I, right?

[Seinatra]

He was ok with the Vikings towards the end I thought. Since Favre isn't coming back let's see what this other old guy can do.

[TVFactFan]

George had a RIFLE for a arm-lol I used to be a fan

[Marvo301]

Originally Posted by James

I assume this Champaign in which he is working out is the one in Illinois and home to the U of I, right?

Right