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**BlakeJesus** · 02-09-2013, 04:25 PM

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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell isn't ready to give up on Blaine Gabbert, saying instead the team will shape its roster around the young quarterback.

"That was his second year," Caldwell told The Florida Times-Union this week. "What were they saying about other quarterbacks after their second year? We're looking for improvement (in his third year). We need to build around him. We'll upgrade whenever we can upgrade."

Caldwell told the newspaper the Jaguars aren't about to dazzle society in free agency, but instead build "slow and steady" through the draft. He spoke of growing the team over the course of a decade, which gives us a window into his thinking on Gabbert. Caldwell's Jaguars are not about the quick fix. Had Jacksonville hired another general manager, Gabbert might be bound for the street.

New head coach Gus Bradley has met with the quarterback and told The Times-Union, "(Gabbert's) been very impressive so far in our conversations."

The hazard is falling for offseason illusions. Tale after tale was told of Gabbert's growth last spring, but we didn't see enough of that on the field. Caldwell can make the argument that few second-year passers generate buzz, but this comes weeks after a string of rookie and sophomore-year quarterbacks -- Colin Kaepernick, Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III -- fascinated the nation and led their teams to the postseason.

We highly doubt the Jaguars -- behind closed doors -- are content with what they've seen under center.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...blaine-gabbert

**roux2dope** · 02-09-2013, 04:42 PM

lol

**Diable** · 02-09-2013, 04:54 PM

This would excite the hell out of their fanbase if they had one.

**BlakeJesus** · 02-10-2013, 12:36 PM

He does seem to be getting better season to season, I think he's a top 32 QB in the NFL. If you invested a high pick on him, there is some incentive to continue playing him. That offense is pretty rough, and their single best player was out for most of the season. I wouldn't blame them for moving on, but I don't think it's something they HAVE to do yet. Start forming an offense that can move the ball, draft a WR high. Work on your O-Line, maybe bring in a TE with some explosion.

If I were them I might bring in Geno Smith with the 2nd pick, but he might not be there and some question if he's really a top talent. Star Lotulelei would make sense because Terrance Knighton will be a free agent in March.

**Dissonance** · 02-10-2013, 12:40 PM

New regime has failed already.

kbdullah · 02-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Stupid comment obviously, but assuming they were to actually attempt what they're trying to do w/ some success, worst case would be having the foundation of a good team that just needed a steady QB. Then you get an Alex Smith type guy to hold down the fort while you search for that franchise guy.

**Diable** · 02-10-2013, 07:19 PM

You can win if Alex Smith is the weak link in your team, but it's pretty hard when Blaine Gabbert is nowhere near your biggest problem.

02-09-2013, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
roux2dope I'm perfectly calm Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wauwatosa, WI Age: 31 Posts: 10,541 Rep Power: 6986292	Re: Jaguars GM: 'We need to build around' Blaine Gabbert lol

02-09-2013, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Diable Limehouse Blues Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,157 Rep Power: 14650805	Re: Jaguars GM: 'We need to build around' Blaine Gabbert This would excite the hell out of their fanbase if they had one. __________________

02-10-2013, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlakeJesus Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Posts: 16,815 Rep Power: 12803037	Re: Jaguars GM: 'We need to build around' Blaine Gabbert He does seem to be getting better season to season, I think he's a top 32 QB in the NFL. If you invested a high pick on him, there is some incentive to continue playing him. That offense is pretty rough, and their single best player was out for most of the season. I wouldn't blame them for moving on, but I don't think it's something they HAVE to do yet. Start forming an offense that can move the ball, draft a WR high. Work on your O-Line, maybe bring in a TE with some explosion. If I were them I might bring in Geno Smith with the 2nd pick, but he might not be there and some question if he's really a top talent. Star Lotulelei would make sense because Terrance Knighton will be a free agent in March. __________________ Jalen Rose - "Positions were created so the novice could follow the game. You ARE your skillset." 2024 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks 2026 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks 2027 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks

02-10-2013, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dissonance Super Bowl Champs Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 30 Posts: 44,879 Rep Power: 16893179	Re: Jaguars GM: 'We need to build around' Blaine Gabbert New regime has failed already.

02-10-2013, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
kbdullah Star Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,429 Rep Power: 1266257	Re: Jaguars GM: 'We need to build around' Blaine Gabbert Stupid comment obviously, but assuming they were to actually attempt what they're trying to do w/ some success, worst case would be having the foundation of a good team that just needed a steady QB. Then you get an Alex Smith type guy to hold down the fort while you search for that franchise guy.

02-10-2013, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Diable Limehouse Blues Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,157 Rep Power: 14650805	Re: Jaguars GM: 'We need to build around' Blaine Gabbert You can win if Alex Smith is the weak link in your team, but it's pretty hard when Blaine Gabbert is nowhere near your biggest problem. __________________

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