Blaine Gabbert

Around the League will examine one key figure under pressure on each team heading into the 2012 season. Next up: the Jacksonville Jaguars. In a perfect world, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert would have carried a clipboard and modeled a ...  

Zuma Press/Icon SMIBlaine Gabbert is pleased with his progress as he works to put an ugly rookie season behind him. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- I came to the Jaguars' headquarters at EverBank Field in search of specifics. Blaine Gabbert’s terrible ...  

Lets call a spade a spade, Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blaine ... were comparisons to fellow rookie quarterbacks Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers and Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals fair? All that Jacksonville's new head coach ...  

Let's not make excuses for Blaine Gabbert, but how many rookie passers compared favorably to Cam Newton last season? Not Andy Dalton, they aren't the same guy. The Carolina Panthers quarterback set the earth on fire and rocked expectations for first-year ...  

Jason Lisk is one of the best football writers around. I've always enjoyed his analytical approach to the game and his willingness to investigate claims with research. His most recent piece sets projections for Blaine Gabbert and Jake Locker.I don't want to dwell heavily on his analysis of Locker, as even he admits it's difficult to draw comparisons. There are three points about Gabbert that merit comment, however. First, Gabbert's rookie year...  

Former Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert has the physical tools to make it in the NFL. He has a powerful arm, mobility, size and physical toughness. He is intelligent and committed to improvement. But during his disastrous rookie season for the Jaguars ...  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert will be given a pass for under-performing during his rookie season. While fellow rookies Andy Dalton and Cam Newton flourished during their first seasons, Gabbert struggled. Dalton and Newton were frankly put ...  

May 15, 2012 - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert started 14 games as a rookie during the 2011 NFL season, and struggled to say the least. He had the worst season for a quarterback last season and commanded the worst ranked passing ...  

May 16, 2012 - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert had a rough rookie season, to say the least. He finished the year leading the worst passing offense in the NFL and showing slight improvement overall through the season. Gabbert was ...  

Right now, the Jacksonville Jaguars are a teetering house of cards just waiting for the weakest link to collapse, bringing the rest of the franchise tumbling down around him.All signs point to that weak link being Blaine Gabbert.The Jacksonville Jaguars have doubled down on Gabbert as their franchise quarterback, and that will doom the positions of Gene Smith and Mike Mularkey in Jacksonville.Really, this is a situation created by Smith...  

That's the fate before Blaine Gabbert of the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose new head coach Mike Mularkey (and staff) comes in with no input into the decision to draft Gabbert last season as the first round quarterback of the future from Missouri.  

The Jags' awful offense just got a boost. Bucky Brooks says Justin Blackmon will be the most impactful offensive rookie. More ... "I compete every practice," Gabbert said. "I know perfect isn’t really ever achievable, but I like to think it is.  

The Jacksonville Jaguars hope that their 2012 NFL draft pick, Justin Blackmon will find chemistry with Blaine Gabbert to create a franchise passing tandem.Contributor: Kris EberweinPublished: May 15, 2012  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert has been in the news quite a bit lately, but most of that has been about his play at the quarterback position and a potential challenge from Chad Henne. Gabbert met the media on Tuesday after ...  

CBSSports.com (blog)Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey: Blaine Gabbert is the starting QBCBSSports.com (blog)According to new head coach Mike Mularkey, there's no confusion: Gabbert's the Jags' No. 1. "No, it's not (a competition)," he told NFL Network's Albert Breer. "Blaine's our starting quarterback. ... "I've seen improvement over the short time I've been ...Jaguars Head Coach Mike Mularkey Says There's Not A QB CompetitionSB NationNew...  

Even though the Jags signed Chad Henne this offseason, according to new head coach Mike Mularkey, there's no confusion: Gabbert's the Jags' No. 1. "No, it's not (a competition)," he told NFL Network's Albert Breer. "Blaine's our starting quarterback."  

Brooks: Instant offense for Jaguars The Jaguars' awful offense got a boost. Bucky Brooks says Justin Blackmon will be the most impactful offensive rookie. More ... "Blaine (Gabbert) is our starting quarterback," Mularkey said. That's what ...  

Though the Jacksonville Jaguars have yet to begin training camp, the quarterback controversy has already begun. Sports Illustrated's Don Banks wrote today that former Miami Dolphins signal caller Chad Henne will take over for the Jaguars under ...  

Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey is saying there’s not going to be a competition for the starting quarterback position in training camp. But Blaine Gabbert has the attitude that he is still competing. “I compete every practice,” he said.  

Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey is saying there’s not going to be a competition for the starting quarterback position in training camp. But Blaine Gabbert has the attitude that he is still competing. “I compete every practice,” he said. “I know perfect isn’t really ever achievable, but I like to think it is. I’m plenty competitive and I get really mad at myself, just like anybody would if you expect it to be perfect. When you miss a throw, miss...  

In the National Football League, quarterback can be the most important position on the playing field, and having an elite signal-caller such as Aaron Rodgers can be a big step toward propelling an NFL team toward postseason glory.However, some NFL clubs aren't so lucky. Whether it's due to poor play, another quarterback nipping at their proverbial heels or a combination of the two, the following NFL quarterbacks enter the 2012 season with a...  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars Quarterback Blaine Gabbert looked a little bit differrent today. He got his hair cut and didn't quite understand the commotion around it. Gabbert was with teammate Zach Miller last night at his home and allowed a hairdresser ...  

Cam Newton and Andy Dalton both made the Pro Bowl, while Blaine Gabbert and Christian Ponder struggled behind weaker teams. Newton and Dalton were starters out of training camp, Gabbert took the reigns in week three, while Ponder saw his first action in ...  

Gabbert didn't show the instincts that made Cam Newton and Andy Dalton first-year successes. Tannehill may have similar problems. Because colleges are producing more quarterbacks who are fluent with passing offenses, teams can use them earlier ...  

We can't know yet whether Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert will be a bust or not. This much we do know: Jaguars GM Gene Smith believes in Gabbert and is doing everything possible to support his guy.  

Black & TealBlaine Gabbert – Throwing the Jags to VictoryBlack & TealMJD can run as much as he wants, but if he continues to win rushing titles but the Jags don't surpass 5-11 in a season we'll have some serious issues. The NFL is about winning. Period. Superbowls are icing on the cake. Winning three of them in a ten ...and more »  

Michael Lombardi wrote on NFL.com in December that he hadn’t seen a “(high) first-round pick look as scared or out of place” as Jacksonville Jaguars rookie QB Blaine Gabbert. CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco, an admitted Gabbert ...  

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey says that Blaine Gabbert is the team's starting quarterback and there is no quarterback competition.  

With the fifth pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Justin Blackmon out of Oklahoma State. Instant Reaction: What? Jacksonville doesn’t think Mike Thomas is a No. 1 receiver. Analysis: Gabbert is almost as happy as Christian Ponder.  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert reviewed each of his plays from last season, dissecting clips from what he called an "outsider's point of view."  

Blaine Gabbert has faced criticism about his style of quarterbacking play since his days in Columbia for the Missouri Tigers to his current tenor in north Florida as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Such is life for a highly-rated signal ...  

Justin Blackmon caused instant excitement around Jacksonville and especially for the Jaguars starting quarterback.  Blaine Gabbert spent the morning chatting with Blackmon at Everbank Field. The quarterback texted the receiver last night after he was selected. Blackmon also got a text from running back Maurice Jones-Drew welcoming him to to the team.  We spoke with Gabbert about the additions the Jaguars made to give him weapons this offseason...  

I live here and I sense there is some excitement ... The Jacksonville Jaguars have struggled to sell tickets for several years. As a state, Florida ranks fifth in terms of financial distress for consumers. The Jaguars, with Blaine Gabbert ...  

Justin Blackmon worked full-speed with the first team. Blaine Gabbert did, too – and there’s no indication that’s going to change any time soon. As for Maurice Jones-Drew. . . Well, Jones-Drew wasn’t at EverBank Field Tuesday, and while Jaguars ...  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert came in as a rookie with long blonde hair, instantly earning him the nickname "Sunshine" because of his resemblance to the quarterback in the movie Remember The Titans. Gabbert even heard cries ...  

Blaine Gabbert started 14 games as a rookie quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011. Through a physically grueling, often exasperating campaign, Gabbert's teammates stuck close to him. So did his critics. One voice from the wilderness ...  

Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey says there is no quarterback competition in Jacksonville and the starting job belongs to Blaine Gabbert. But not everyone in the organization believes him. Don Banks of SI.com reports that there are people inside the ...  

For the Jacksonville Jaguars it could be the quarterback controversy they didn't want and for the Miami Dolphins it could be just another blundering move in a series of staggering dance steps towards the NFL basement.Contributor: Paul CampbellPublished: Apr 09, 2012  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert has been highly scrutinized early in his NFL career, mainly the questions about his toughness have been the issue. Gabbert did have issues dealing with pressure in the ...  

By just about any measure you'd care to take, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert didn't exactly take the NFL by storm in his rookie season. Per Pro Football Reference , Gabbert had the 10th-worst rookie season any quarterback has ever endured, and his 2011 season ranked at the very bottom of Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted efficiency metrics.  To be sure, it wasn't all Gabbert's fault -- he played in a Missouri offense heavy...  

The Jaguars will hope he can match his new style with substance. There’s been a lot of talk about Gene Smith trading down from the No. 7 pick. But Smith’s track record as Jaguars general manager has shown that he’s willing to trade up in ...  

Things keep almost working out for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the average 2012 NFL Mock Draft. The Jaguars will do anything to make Blaine Gabbert, their 2011 pick, look competent as soon as possible. The best option would be top wide receiver ...  

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement when they signed Mike Mularkey as their new head coach that they were prepared to get serious about centering their franchise on the quarterback position. In the 2011 NFL draft there were four quarterbacks drafted ...  

Unfortunately for them, the St. Louis Rams have Justin Blackmon. Some select Michael Floyd, assuming the Jaguars will make the same mistake twice in a row and overdraft the second-best player at the position they want; that makes a lot of sense ...  

Blaine Gabbert isn’t going to defend himself. People can call him shaky, timid, scared and he may bristle at it, but he’s not going to address it. Blaine Gabbert: The biggest thing is I have got to respond on the football field. Everybody is ...  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert reviewed each of his plays from last season, dissecting clips from what he called an "outsider's point of view."  

Blaine Gabbert won’t be given a mulligan for his performance last season as an NFL rookie quarterback, but he will be given several lessons over the course of this offseason to learn from what could only be termed as a less-than-stellar start to a ...  

In Jacksonville, the arrival of Justin Blackmon should ignite an offense that struggled mightily a season ago with a shaky Blaine Gabbert under center, putting the Jaguars in position to compete in the AFC South. Some will certainly scoff at the notion of ...  

How much better can quarterback Blaine Gabbert be for the Jacksonville Jaguars? The prevailing national opinion is that, because of how bad Gabbert looked for most of his rookie season, he can’t be a capable NFL quarterback. Gabbert was skittish at times ...  

Rookie contracts are easy under the new collective bargaining agreement, they're essentially slotted and there isn't much negotiation that has to go into them.  Last year the Jaguars quickly put together Blaine Gabbert's four-year deal worth $12 million, with all of it guaranteed.  Because of that, some teams have done this quickly. The Panthers, Bears and Giants went into minicamps with all of their draft picks signed.  read more  

The Buffalo Bills have their quarterback of the near future, but as well as Ryan Fitzpatrick has played, is he a player to bank on for the long haul?I'm not sold yet. In fact, he was rather average over the second half of last season. I think it would be wise of the Bills to find a young player with potential to place behind Fitzpatrick. Why not offer a trade to Jacksonville for Blaine Gabbert?Ok, hear me out. Gabbert is not a lost cause and I...  

but my critical comments last December were not directed at you as a person, but rather, your performance as a rookie player in the NFL. This isn't personal -- strictly a player evaluation based on your 14 starts as a rookie. In fact ...  

There was a lot of ground to cover in a one-on-one sitdown today with Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert, his first extensive interview since the 2011 season ended with a win over the Indianapolis Colts three months ago. Gabbert, who is coming ...  

But is Ryan Tannehill really going to do better than Moore or Colt McCoy, especially when he has the same weapons or lack thereof? That is doubtful at best. Same story, same problems, but different names. Because some teams never learn.  

Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey told NFL Network's Albert Breer that Blaine Gabbert was the Jaguars starter and there is no quarterback competition.  Today he reaffirmed that remark during his media availability. Then, when it was noted that coaches like to say there's always a competition at every position, Mularkey agreed with that, too.  read more  

If only Mark Sanchez had Blaine Gabbert's confidence. The Jaguars quarterback and former first-round pick is entering his second year with the team after a rocky rookie season. New owner Shahid Khan made no secret of the fact that he was a huge Tim Tebow ...  

Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey sees what Blaine Gabbert offers on the film, but he needs to see it consistently.  

NFL Films guru Greg Cosell thinks that Blaine Gabbert is in a good situation with new Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey.  

There was a lot of ground to cover in a one-on-one sitdown today with Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert, his first extensive interview since the 2011 season ended with a win over the Indianapolis Colts three months ago. Gabbert, who is coming off a rookie season in which he was highly criticized for a 4-10 record, an NFL-low 65.4 quarterback rating and a medioce 50.8 percent accuracy, didn't shy away from any topic, including the team's...  

How much better can quarterback Blaine Gabbert be for the Jacksonville Jaguars? The prevailing national opinion is that, because of how bad Gabbert looked for most of his rookie season, he can’t be a capable NFL quarterback. Gabbert was ...  

The day after the Jaguars failed in their attempt to trade for Tim Tebow, there seemed to be no angst at a fan event Thursday night about losing the Jacksonville native to the New York Jets. Both the coaches and a crowd of about 500 fans at an “Evening With the Coaches” event at EverBank Field appeared ready to go forward with Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne as the Jaguars’ two quarterbacks this year. read more  

In his first official day back to work in the Jaguars building, Blaine Gabbert didn't look all that different. The Missouri native wore his St. Louis Cardinals cap, had a standard pinch of Grizzly smokeless tobacco in his mouth, and the long, golden locks were trimmed back a bit, not falling much beneath his shoulders. But inside, things were totally different. Gabbert is feeling more comfortable in his own skin, a little less guarded now that...  

SB Nation (blog)Blaine Gabbert Receives Public Backing From Jaguars Owner After Tim Tebow ...SB Nation (blog)The Jags were always out of games and Gabbert had little to work with. Then again, he didn't inspire much confidence on his part, however it's hard to do so with the offense they fielded. Even with the change in coaching staff, the former Mizzou ...Tim Tebow Trade Rumors: Is Jacksonville a Potential Fit?Bleacher ReportTim Tebow: The...  

Cincinnati kicker Mike Nugent plans to sign his $2.654 million franchise tender on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Lombardi: Dear Blaine Gabbert ... Michael Lombardi pens an open letter to Blaine Gabbert with a simple message: Step ...  

The AFC South is a hotbed of young quarterback talent. Between Jake Locker of the Titans, Blaine Gabbert of the Jaguars and Andrew Luck (soon to be) of the Colts, the division has some outstanding prospects. Given the high expectations placed on all three ...  

“We had a plan with Blaine as our starting quarterback, and signed Chad to come in here and back him and compete for that job,” head coach Mike Mularkey said ... debut last season in a rainstorm, Andrew Azzouz, Erik Stoneberger, Sam ...  

Overview: GM Gene Smith is married to QB Blaine Gabbert, who looked completely lost while starting 14 games as a rookie. Smith put a strong support staff around Gabbert, tabbing head coach Mike Mularkey, offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski and ...  

(Sports Network) - The Jaguars finished dead last in the NFL in both total offense and passing yards during their disappointing 2011 season, and young quarterback Blaine Gabbert's pronounced struggles were compounded by a glaring dearth of playmakers at ...  

Last year, Jaguars General Manager Gene Smith chose the quarterback he hopes will be the starter for years to come in Blaine Gabbert. This year, Smith needs to surround Gabbert with talent to make the Jaguars a winner — and Smith needs to hope ...  

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to move up to pick Justin Blackmon, a wide receiver out of Oklahoma State. Here's what our scouting reports had to say about Blaine Gabbert's newest target: Blackmon is the Andrew Luck of wide receivers in many ways. He entered the 2011 season one of the top receiving prospects in the nation and was considered a top five draft selection as of January, when actual football...  

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the first bold move of the 2011 NFL Draft when traded up six spots to select Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Unfortunately for Gabbert and the Jaguars, he was forced into action way too soon. And it showed. Many of the ...  

In December, NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi said that he didn’t think he’d seen a high “first-round pick look as scared or out of place” as Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Then CBS Sports senior writer Pete ...  

The Jaguars will look to improve on a third-place finish in the AFC South heading into the 2012 season. Led by second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville faces a division that will have a completely different complexion now that Peyton Manning is ...  

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who struggled plenty in his first NFL season, revealed...  

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert will have a new target next year who was the most dynamic receiver in college football last year.  The Jaguars selected Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon with the fifth pick in the NFL draft, their highest pick since 1996. The Jaguars swapped first-round picks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and gave up a fourth-round pick, the 101st overall, in the trade.  "He’s got an edge to him," Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey...  

This is a franchise with tons of potential, playing in a community that is passionate about football and loves to win. I can't think of a better place to be—Shad Khan on buying the Jacksonville Jaguars. It seems as though the Jacksonville Jaguars have been on the clock for the 2012 NFL draft the moment Blaine Gabbert stepped onto the field in the third game of the season at home against the New Orleans Saints in his first start as an NFL...  

Blaine Gabbert finished last year throwing to Mike Thomas, Jarett Dillard, Chastin West and Cecil Shorts. General manager Gene Smith was charged with giving a quarterback he traded up for last season better people to aim for. And Smith has come ...  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert reviewed each of his plays from last season, dissecting clips from what he called an “outsider’s point of view.” As it turned out, his opinion was fairly similar to everyone ...  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert reviewed each of his plays from last season, dissecting clips from what he called an "outsider's point of view." As it turned out, his opinion was fairly similar to everyone else's.  

Michael Lombardi pens an open letter to Blaine Gabbert with a simple message: Step up your game ... or step aside. More ... "If an opportunity came along, I would certainly consider it," the 19-year veteran said. "I definitely would like to (play) another ...  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert played much of the 2011 season with a toe injury, The Florida Times-Union revealed Monday. The injury could be a partial explanation for Gabbert's performance during a 5-11 season. Regardless ...  

Michael Lombardi pens an open letter to Blaine Gabbert with a simple message: Step up your game ... or step aside. More ... "I have been through (competition) just about every year," 13-year veteran Hasselbeck said Monday at the start of the team's nine ...  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert reviewed each of his plays from last season, dissecting clips from what he called an "outsider's point of view."  

The first practice of the coach Mike Mularkey era Tuesday featured a Brad Meester Super Bowl pep talk, a new haircut for Blaine Gabbert and questions about Maurice Jones-Drew’s absence. Mularkey called on Meester to address the team, a practice he said he plans to continue with a different player each practice. “I’m here for one reason — to win the Super Bowl,” Meester told his teammates. “I want that damn Super Bowl. We have a chance to...  

That's what we have seen happen with former Texas A QB Ryan Tannehill over the last few weeks ... Those players are Blaine Gabbert and Jake Locker. Neither seems to be the answer at QB for their teams. People became enamored with both players when ...  

In 2011, four quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the draft: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert and Christian Ponder. Newton made an immediate splash in fantasy, throwing for over 400 yards in each of his first two games. He also set an NFL record for QBs with 14 rushing TDs. Newton finished tied for No. 3 in overall fantasy scoring. However, the other QBs selected in the first round did not fare as well. And none of them led...  

The list of rookie quarterbacks who took at least 40 sacks their first year is a murder's row of fail. Jeff George, Tony Banks, Rick Mirer, Tim Couch, David Carr...the list goes on and it gets no prettier. So yes, Blaine Gabbert could get better.  

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert and cornerback Kevin Rutland attended the festivities. Gabbert declined to speak with reporters. Jacksonville’s first-round draft choice a year ago completed 50.8 percent of his passes last season, accounting for 12 ...  

Jaguars players began arriving for the team's voluntary offseason strength program this morning. The Jaguars said punter Spencer Lanning was the first player in the building and quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne were in there not too long afterward. Today's session is informal. Several players won't even get here because they attended Maurice Jones-Drew's wedding yesterday. read more  

After that, Jake Locker went to Tennessee at No. 8, Blaine Gabbert to Jacksonville at No. 10, Christian Ponder to Minnesota at No. 12, Andy Dalton to Cincinnati at No. 35 and Colin Kaepernick to San Francisco at No. 36. This year it’s a given ...  

Joel talked for a few minutes last night with SB Nation Studios about which quarterback draft class is better - 2012 or 2011? Last year, the big names included Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert and Ricky Stanzi (kind of, not really). This year, we of course have Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Ryan Tannehill to name a few. Watch the video and vote in the poll. Do you agree with Joel that the 2012 QB class is better than the 2011...  

Jacksonville fans received a double dose of relief on the second day of free agency when the Jaguars signed both a receiver for quarterback Blaine Gabbert to throw to, and a player to challenge Gabbert as the team's starter. Gabbert didn't win over many ...  

Somewhere in St. Louis … or Jacksonville, Fla., … or an undisclosed fishing pond … or wherever Blaine Gabbert was hanging out Wednesday, the former Missouri quarterback probably dropped to one knee, pointed to the sky and Tebowed to the football gods.  

In the 2011 NFL draft, draftniks weren't sure there was a single top tier quarterback to be had. Cam Newton was considered risky, Blaine Gabbert was too unexciting and unpolished and everyone else had serious flaws that kept them from being an elite prospect.Despite such a marginal group, four quarterbacks went in the top 12 picks last year, with Newton, Jake Locker, Gabbert and Christian Ponder going off the board early.Could 2012 feature a...  

In the end, Tebow may have seen what Blaine Gabbert went through last year with the likes of Mike Thomas, Jarett Dillard and Chastin West running routes and decided to head to the Jets. Being More Than a Ticket-Selling Gimmick Yes, the allure of returning ...  

When discussing the ineptitude of the Jaguars’ offense in 2011, the conversation typically begins with young triggerman Blaine Gabbert’s ultraslow development and then shifts to the lack of receiving talent with which he had to work. Jacksonville began addressing both areas in the offseason, signing WR Laurent Robinson to give Gabbert a big-play receiver and adding QB Chad Henne to push the starter and provide an insurance policy.  

When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft to select Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert, they felt like they had finally found their franchise quarterback. However, Gabbert's play on the field last season resulted in ...  

There was much made from the Jacksonville Jaguars signing veteran quarterback Chad Henne in the offseason, in terms of potentially challenging second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert for his starting job. Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike ...  

The quarterback class of 2011 was a mixed bag last year. Some, like Cam Newton, exceeded expectations. Some, like Blaine Gabbert, struggled under center. Some, like Jake Locker, are still waiting for their real shot. Christian Ponder falls somewhere in the ...