Jon Gruden talked about the progress of Jeff Garcia, who will almost certainly start Sunday against the Carolina Panthers with Brian Griese missing the entire week of practice.

   “You didn’t see [Garcia] in training camp nor did anybody else,” coach Jon Gruden told the Pewter Report on Friday.  ”When he did come back the signs of a Jeff Garcia weren’t in my vision.  I couldn’t see him clearly like I’ve always seen him.  He relies on a certain style and he plays with certain creativity.  Now I feel the functional movement in the pocket, the energy he brings to the position, the crispness, accuracy and the anticipation of throws.  I just feel he’s back to being the guy that we all know and really respect.”