Eagles sign former QB, Garcia to 1-year deal

What are the chances of the Philadelphia Eagles having three former Pro Bowl quarterbacks on the same team? As of this past Monday, 100 percent.

Adding insurance in case Bird's quarterback Donovan McNabbDonovan McNabb cracked ribs renders him unable to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, the Eagles signed Jeff GarciaJeff Garcia to a one-year contract.

With former Eagle A.J. Feely slated to ink a deal with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, Philadelphia went with the best choice available. Eagles coach Andy ReidAndy Reid is confident that Garcia's presence is good for the team.

"We're lucky Jeff was available," Reid said. "He's someone who knows this offense and has been very successful in this offense. He can be a positive influence on Kevin Kolb."

On his Yardbarker.com blog, McNabb also showered praise on Garcia, writing that the signing was "a great idea."

"He knows our offense and how we do things around here. He’s a great teammate and I look forward to working with him again," McNabb said.

While Garcia signed with the Birds, fans may not get to see much of the 10-year veteran. Reid announced that Kolb with start Sunday against the Saints if McNabb is unable to play.

"He's pretty sore," Reid said on Monday. "He's going to try and battle through it. He's going to do everything he possibly can to try to play."

Signing Garcia to a contract means that the Eagles have to cut a player from the roster. Currently, they are looking to trade wide receiver Hank Baskett one of seven Eagles receives currently on the roster.

With Reid giving Kolb a chance at the helm and with Michael VickMichael Vick eligible to play in week three, Garcia remains optimistic about his chance to contribute to the team.

"Whether it's a week or two weeks or the entire season, I'm excited about the opportunity," Garcia said in a conference call. "As far as a team I can go to and blend right in, this is the team for me to do that."

In 2006 Garcia stepped in for an injured McNabb, going 5-1 and leading the team to an NFC East title and a playoff win over the New York Giants. In that short time, he won over the hearts of Philadelphia fans who equated Garcia's success to that of another Philadelphia icon, Rocky Balboa.

"I didn't want it to be over," Garcia said. "I feel there's a lot of quality football left in me."