Jeff Garcia struggled through a 24-20 loss to New Orleans on Sunday that included a sprained ankle. Today, he went on a somewhat rambling rant to reporters after learning that coach Jon Gruden had decided to bench him for this week’s game against Atlanta. Making matters worse, he’s being replaced by Brian Freaking Griese.

Garcia, who wasn’t available for comment when the move was initially announced, claimed this afternoon that he’s fine and healthy enough to play when he spoke with local reporters at length. Great, great length.

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The BOSTON HERALD reports that Japanese tabloids refer to Daisuke Matsuzaka’s wife as “Rockets,” which is “Japanese for Pamela Anderson. Or for what passes as Pamela in Japan.”

If this is what passes for Pamela Anderson in Japan, it’s time for me to grab my passport and hop on a plane.I’ve found a place to shine!