Source: Blaine Gabbert will start on Sunday
by Alfie Crow on Sep 20, 2011 7:14 PM EDT
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According to my sources, I have learned that rookie Blaine Gabbert will start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. It will be Gabbert's starting debut on the road, his official debut was in mop up time on Sunday against the Jets.
While Jack Del Rio played coy on his radio show about the Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback position, after Luke McCown threw his fourth interception on Sunday against the New York Jets and was pulled in favor of Gabbert, it was done. The Panthers are a good team for Gabbert to make his debut against, as the team should be able to give a heavy dose of Maurice Jones-Drew and allow the rookie to ease into it. It will also give a nice Blaine Gabbert vs. Cam Newton look, especially since there was so much debate about how the top quarterback was entering the draft.
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gives us best chance to win
hope so would like to see it -let him play not just hand ball off !!
YESSS
Lets get the Blaine Train a rollin
by tiquanunderwear on Sep 20, 2011 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
If
You want to consider Hill a weapon…
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
I just
Wish we could get a thoroughbred on this roster. If not for anything else but to at least give Blaine someone to throw to.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
Exactly
I can handle losing games watching a rookie QB improve. I can’t be excited about watching a backup QB play terrible football.
I said something similar to my friend (And fellow season ticket holder) the other day and he agreed.
If Luke is starting, I expect to compete for the playoffs. He’s got experience, he “out-performed” the other QBs in camp, and JDR and Gene both said he represents their best chance to win.
If Blaine starts, I’m ok with a losing season as long as he shows improvement through the year.
I personally think JDR knew Luke was going to get exposed in game 2 and he would have to start the Rook.
Thus having an excuse to stay.. Not a conspiricy theory..Just a guy with a CYA attitude..
That’s COVER YOUR own ASS for those that don’t know.
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been thinking the same thing... but a few weeks later
I just don’t think they felt it would happen so quickly and so dramatically.
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Except that it was Gene’s call to cut Garrard. Del Rio has control over who plays, but Gene makes the roster decisions. I think Del Rio gets the axe if the team flops at the end of the season again.
I'm sure JDR has a big hand in those decisions.. After all he is the HEAD COACH.
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Of Course
I’m excited to see how the future of the franchise plays, it’s much better than watching an awful no name QB lose games for us.
Garrard got cut
You’ve had your say, now move on.
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
by DownTownJax on Sep 20, 2011 9:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he was talking about McCown....
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by Gabbert2Shorts on Sep 21, 2011 7:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I knew if I kept reading Alfie Iwould finally read something worth a damn other than fish wrap.
Just kidding Alfie..Keep up the good work.
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Gunshine!!!!
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by FRANKdubz on Sep 20, 2011 8:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You know I started that...Just SAYIN..... GUNSHINE BAYBYYYYYY!
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not the originator, just the promoter lol
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by FRANKdubz on Sep 20, 2011 8:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope he lives up to that nick.. That would be awesome.
Off topic kinda: Here is a Caption/Quote from The panthers blog “•Week 3 Preview: Our (weak) sister franchise the Jaxonville Jags is coming to town; How do we stop Pocket Hercules?”
Our weak sister franchise? And what the hell do they think they are? I hope we smash them.
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
well.....
the Panthers did go to Super Bowl 38
not that i like the ‘weak’ connotation the baby blue panther poo website used
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
They lost.. And they went 1-15.
We have never been that bad and went to numerous playoff appearances and a couple AFC championships so they can’t say we are weak….compared to them.
Plus I think we are going to take out our frustration from the jETS game on their punk azzez! RUN MJD!!!!!!!!!!!
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
a shitty kickoff away from winning a Super Bowl.
This is the Beuerlein Bowl and of course he’s calling the action.
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Look at their spelling and grammar...
Why would you worry about anything they have to say?
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by Gabbert2Shorts on Sep 21, 2011 7:30 AM EDT up reply actions
•Week 3 Preview: Our (weak) sister franchise the Jaxonville Jags is coming to town; How do we stop Pocket Hercules?
Oh but the main manager posted this about us on the panthers blog.. HAHA
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m totally stoked to see the Gabbert era start. Big props to Alfie for being the on top of all things Jaguars.
Dont Be!
High Precentage passes, get Lewis involved if he plays, and dont turn the ball over. We should come out of this game with an W…
Im excited to watch Houston against Saints considering we play them next week!
Huge Game. But, first thing first lets take care of Carolina and stop Newton.
B.MILLS
This is how Hungry I am for this game now!
"Mr. Larson: Trying to reach the green from here, Shooter?
McGavin: That's not possible, sir.
Mr. Larson: I beg to differ, Happy Gilmore accomplished that feat no more than an hour ago.
McGavin: (turning round and seeing Mr. Larson) Well, moron, good for Happy Gilm-OH MY GOD!! "
by CaptainInsano-25 on Sep 20, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Blaine Train
Lets get the Blaine Train a rollin
by tiquanunderwear on Sep 20, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope the defense shows up bigtime
It would bring some legitimacy/respect to the underrated defense, as well as throw a wrench into the Cam-Newton-is-the-greatest-rookie-QB-of-all-time bandwagon. Plus that whole thing where the Jaguars, like, win and stuff.
I dont know if anyone cares but could this be a preview of who ever will be R.O.Y?
by Jags85 on Sep 20, 2011 10:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes.. I would like our D to wreck Cam Newton.. Not injure him but flat out Harrass him all game.
And I would like the run game to take off this game~! I’m talkin 375 kinda take off!
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 20, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The Media wont give us Credit....
Even if our Defense continue its dominate play of holding opposing teams to under 300 total yards, the nation media will just say that “Cam’s a rookie, and the offense had an off day”,
No respect for our Defense. Lets keep it that way but, if people listen to my boy Mike Mayock yesterday he said something i think alot of people didnt hear him say….
Mayock knows Jacksonville and this team. Interesting thought.
Go Jags!!
B.MILLS
Care to elaborate on what he said?
I actually enjoy what Mayock has to say, as opposed to everyone else.
Gabbert to Cecil
Get used to hearing it now, Shorts is going to emerge
Thomas Shorts West
Could be a good trio.
Mike Thomas is the most beastly right now. He’s gonna tear up the Panthers. A must-start in fantasy leagues this week. You heard it here first.
by SexonvilleShaguars on Sep 21, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
He had like 12 targets last week against the Jets, who have an undoubtedly nice secondary. He kept getting separation against Cromartie and Revis, McCown just couldn’t get him the ball.
Look for him to be Gabbert’s go-to guy for somewhere between 7-12 catches for 80+ yards.
by SexonvilleShaguars on Sep 21, 2011 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions
with potential to break away for a deep ball if Gabbert is allowed to take shots like Cam Newton has been taking
by SexonvilleShaguars on Sep 21, 2011 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope so, but not so fast....
You know Koetter, he will ease Gabbert in slowly. Expect Jones-Drew and Karim to have around 45 carries.
But the first play of the game is a roll out playaction, that sucks the defense in hard, Gabbert goes up top to Hill for 6.
Jaguars fans just had a eruption of Joy and Excitment…..
He’s forreal folks.
B.MILLS
Oh great!
We have an elite QB in McCown. Now, we will probably trade him for 2 first round picks, but I ask you…is it worth it? It’s like the Drew Brees trade all over again. McCown is going to be a superstar with his next team. Super Bowl baby!
by CheapSeat on Sep 20, 2011 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
THANK YOU
I tried… I tried so hard not to be a prisoner of the moment. 1 game against an elite defense with one of our top threats ( Lewis) out should not be a fair evaluation of anyone.McCown may yet be a serviceable QB in this league. I just feel like going with him means aiming for mediocrity.I’ve had enough of that over the past decade. Gabbert may or may not live up to the hype, but at least we’re taking a shot.
save your attitude i got one of my own
I was mostly joking, but
McCown has generally been a solid backup. I think that is where “serviceable” QBs deserve to be. There are surely 32 QBs on this earth that are more than serviceable. Everyone else can be a backup. Let’s get elite Gabbo.
yeah... it was a reply to the post
just had a brainfart i guess
save your attitude i got one of my own
I was hoping you were joking, lol!
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by Gabbert2Shorts on Sep 21, 2011 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions
10 randon thoughts...in no particular order
1. Shouldn’t this be Gabbert’s third start? Think about it. JDR looks real bad.
2. Play your players, JDR. If it takes 35 carries to win, give MJD 35 carries. Don’t save him for the later in the season. He wants the ball, and the season is now. Later might not matter.
3. Back to playing defense! Awesome.
4. Say what you will about Mathis, but the guy can play. He can play real good, and he did this past Sunday. Don’t think so? Watch the game again.
5. Alualu = badass!
6. 32-3 is completely misleading. You and I both know that.
7. Pats look good, but can they beat the Jets? Make no doubt about it, the Jets are built to beat the Pats. Look at their secondary. However, the Pats seemed to have “countered” with two really good TEs, which are NY’s weakness. The Belichick, Ryan chess match continues……….
8. What happened to MJD catching the ball? He has good hands, and it worked last year! Jack…give MJD the ball often. He is your best player…period!
9. OU had a bye week before they played FSU? Who has a bye week in week two of the season? Seriously!
10. I can’t wait for ‘Bama v. LSU. Talk about a slug-fest! I can’t wait for that game, even though it is a ways off.
bonus – The Texans feel pretty good right now. It won’t last. They are not nearly as good as people seem to think they are.
OU took a bye week in week two? What is that all about?
4.
by bmacmn on Sep 21, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
SHEER GENIUS
Blaine doesn’t do well causing articles to break out questioning all GENE’S draft decisions so we sign FARVE and JACK GETS FIRED . Blaine does well starting an epidemic of why not sooner JACK, JACK GETS FIRED we sign Randy Moss and the Broncos start TEBOW. ANY QUESTIONS
Can't wait to watch BG tear the panthers apart!!!
by Pocket Hercules on Sep 21, 2011 1:31 AM EDT reply actions
Don't get your feelings hurt if that doesn't happen.
It’s highly unlikely.. First off I believe we will be run heavy.
2cnd…While I believe our recs are not garbage, they are not Jennings , Nelson, and Driver either.
Peyton had a horrible first year also so I am not expecting him to go out and put up numbers like Cam.
Then again what do I know.. Dirk could be thinking that’s what CAMolinas DC is thinking we will do and he comes out blazing! LOL but I doubt it.
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by SALTWATERJAG on Sep 21, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
We should re-sign Garrard
J/k.
That would be funny though.
by SexonvilleShaguars on Sep 21, 2011 2:29 AM EDT reply actions
I think this is good to start Gabbert.
The Jags right now have a top ten defense and a top ten run game…they just need Gabbert to make a few plays here and there…with Gabbert, the jags can tailor a game plan around him…
Think about it this way, when the Jags played the Jets on 3rd and long inside their 9 yard line, the Jags called a play that allowed Luke to survey the field and “make a play”…result: Safety (after a Jets TD) and Jags were down two possessions…changed the game…
With Blaine in on that play we would have saw a draw or screen play (prolly wouldn’t got the first down, but wouldn’t go the safety either)…
As Blaine grows (week to week), the O will get better…GO JAGS!!!!!!
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That should be fun..
The start of a new era is always exciting.
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I just hope Jack dont play musical chairs with the QBs
He should make it public and nationaly that Gabbert will be our starting QB moving forward…
B.MILLS
No musical chairs. Gabbert is the man.
Barring injury, you can take that to the bank.
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by Gabbert2Shorts on Sep 21, 2011 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm gonna be there!
For gabbert’s first start. Anyone else coming up?
by rusty904 on Sep 21, 2011 8:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Huh?
Making the right decision is desperate?
I like to watch.
by MoveThoseChains on Sep 21, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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