Why not start QB Henne? if not bet against JAC...

I read this about JAC QB Gabbert http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/19/jacksonville-jaguars-name-blaine-gabbert-starting-quarterback-rule-him-out-for-rest-of-preseason/ and what really gets my attention is JAC plan to start QB Gabbert in Game 1.

Now a hairline fracture of your thumb on your throwing (dominant) hand may not sound like much, but it is broken and bones normally need 6 to 8 weeks to heal and then more time for the normal usage to come back to an acceptable level.

So what is JAC management doing? Recent recallable memory - I believe QB Favre had something similar, but this was later on in his career, so QB Favre had far more wisdom on coverages and where to go with the ball, but Favre's accuracy was lacking and I believe his completion rate went down that year as well as interceptions went up.

I also noted in the AFL (where they pass the ball even more than NFL) this 2013 season that 2012 MVP QB Grady also had an injury to hand/wrist and though he was admirable (in playing thru injury), he was not the same and lost quite a few games as well as notable timing issues with WR's. Management should have just played QB2 and let him get more seasoned.

I believe history will repeat itself, if JAC QB Gabbert starts the regular season and continues to be their starter, JAC will lose games. Defenses will concentrate on stopping the run, because JAC won't really have much of a passing offense.

Their are other symptoms of a dysfunctional team. This year the media is potraying WR Blackmon as immature, but I think he is frustrated with the level of QB play. Remember he came from a very prolific college spread pass attack with Oklahoma State. He isn't getting enough targets and the ones he does get aren't up to snuff.

JAC management needs to sit QB Gabbert on IR and ride out the first couple of months with QB Henne. Then if QB Gabbert is tossing the ball well, give him practice time and if they have nothing to lose, he can then start. If they are still in contention for playoffs, stick with QB Henne.

JAC coaching staff, needs to play to the strength of their players or a 4-12 season will look like a fantasy season for them. My best guess is JAC staff will be pig headed and continue to start QB Gabbert for Sept, just how pig headed will they be is the question, will they continue into the next month after 4 losses?

a dissection?? of JAC QB's? really?

 I picked up this via RSS, but found the original link here http://www.13wham.com/sports/nfl/story/Extra-Points-Dissecting-the-Jags-QB-situation/M0SavkfCJk6Z8XM8zY7-hw.cspx


This is more laughable to read about JAC and 5 QB situation than anything else, but I wanted to point out an ol' saying 'when you have too much of one thing, you have nothing' and this has not changed.

The GM for JAC states he's introducing competition w/QB Kafka, uhhhh, in reality, he really was a product of his college system. He doesn't have an arm and he doesn't have the smarts IMO. Who cares if he came out of Northwestern? The head coach of Northwestern should be lauded for winning with not much to work with, you might want to look at the supporting cast for Northwestern not their QB!

If these QBs for JAC get on the field, it's a bet against them AND bet under the total. What else would you be looking at? Just Favorite and Under combo, nothing else to consider.

2013 International games - likely impact

wk04 PIT vs MIN @Wembley, England
wk08 SF vs JAC @Wembley, England
wk13 ATL vs BUF @Toronto, Canada

The disadvantage: An extra road game vs out of conference opponents.


Team Prior Game, Next Game
MIN home vs CLE, going into bye
(CLE, PIT, @BAL, @CIN)

JAC home vs SD, going into bye
(@SEA, @STL, SF, ARI)

BUF coming off bye, road @TB
(CAR, @NO, ATL, @TB)

The likely outcome, a loss by all three home teams [MIN, JAC, BUF], as they all three lose the advantage of a home game in front of their fans.




PIT home vs CHI, going into bye
(CHI, @MIN, DET, @GB)

SF  road @TEN, going into bye
(IND, HOU, @TEN, @JAC)

ATL home vs NO, road @GB

(@MIA, NE, MIA @BUF)

The opponents, no discernable disadvantages:

PIT is in the drivers seat, early season, @home prior week, going into bye week.

SF a little tougher 2nd game on the road, if anything, they may elect to stay in the area (TEN) then fly to England or just fly and practice in England (seems more sensible). SF has already done this in prior seasons, electing to stay on the road, instead of coming home between games and it's proven to be effective with wins while staying on the road (road warriors)

ATL, a little bit of a concern due to lateness in the season, but it will be a dome game, which ATL is much more used to than BUF. ATL will be pinched between a division rival and potential playoff opponent, thus this game could be a let down for ATL, but BUF appears to be in their eternal re-building mode, thus at this time of the season, if they aren't in the playoff hunt, count them out.