Football Gabbert going down bust avenue

-King- · 08-01-2012, 09:17 AM

So far, Gabbert doesn’t look ready for a leap

Posted by Evan Silva on August 1, 2012, 9:24 AM EDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reeling, and increasingly injured. And the new head coach has never even met the best player on the team. To be kind, the Jaguars’ season is off to a dysfunctional start.

There is a quick fix for all of this, though, and we’ve alluded to it before. And conveniently, the guy who can do it is already on the roster. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert can elevate the Jaguars’ 2012 performance if he takes a big leap in year two of his NFL career. Gabbert is the key to Jacksonville’s season.

According to ESPN.com AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky, however, Gabbert’s practice-field performance suggests he is not ready for that sophomore leap.

Kuharsky was in attendance for Tuesday’s practice, and wrote that Gabbert “didn’t look like a guy who’s made the big jump.” While Kuharsky guessed that Gabbert’s footwork has improved, the quarterback’s lingering accuracy woes were more noticeable.

“You watch it and don’t understand how it still happens,” Kuharsky wrote. “… I didn’t come away from this morning session feeling like he was much more effective than the last time I saw him.”

Accuracy and an utter lack of pocket composure were Gabbert’s primary downfalls during one of the worst rookie seasons by a quarterback in league history. It doesn’t sound like he’s corrected the accuracy flaw. We’ll know in Week One whether he’s overcome the pocket fear.

The Jaguars face Jared Allen’s Vikings in the season opener.
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**The Franchise** · 08-01-2012, 09:22 AM

It might help if they actually put some ****ing talent around the kid.

**Dave Lane** · 08-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Pioli should have drafted this kid instead of....

Oh wait.

Chiefnj2 · 08-01-2012, 09:26 AM

They need to move the team and begin anew. The only two offensive threats are holding out. The kid has no chance to succeed.

King_Chief_Fan · 08-01-2012, 09:26 AM

people are surprised by this?

ModSocks · 08-01-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

They need to move the team and begin anew. The only two offensive threats are holding out. The kid has no chance to succeed.

I agree to an extent, but there isn't a player they can add that will make him a more accurate QB, and he had the worst pocket presence i've ever seen an in NFL QB. He made Matt Cassel look like Peyton Manning.

-King- · 08-01-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Macho Man

I agree to an extent, but there isn't a player they can add that will make him a more accurate QB, and he had the worst pocket presence i've ever seen an in NFL QB. He made Matt Cassel look like Peyton Manning.

This.
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**The Franchise** · 08-01-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Macho Man

I agree to an extent, but there isn't a player they can add that will make him a more accurate QB, and he had the worst pocket presence i've ever seen an in NFL QB. He made Matt Cassel look like Peyton Manning.

He should have sat for a year. His offensive line sucked and the only thing he had going for him was the running game.

Setsuna · 08-01-2012, 09:34 AM

He does have a chance to succeed. This is damn practice and you're making excuses for him already? Please and kindly

& GTFO. Him not showing improvement is his responsibility and his alone. He's been given the off season he should have had last year and everyone is "All in"(pretty much the marketing slogan for this season) for him.

Hammock Parties · 08-01-2012, 09:34 AM

Dude was 1 for 12 in practice the other day during one session.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-01-2012, 09:36 AM

I never watched much of him in college, but my boss is an MU fan and never thought Gabbert was anything special.

Sofa King · 08-01-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

It might help if they actually put some ****ing talent around the kid.

MJD and Blackmon are a start.

qabbaan · 08-01-2012, 09:38 AM

Nobody thought he was NFL ready coming out of school, and the team situation hasn't helped. The offensive line has been tattered and he's not had any stability in the system or coaching staff. That being said, he has not been good.

I bet JAX cuts bait on Gabbert before we do on Cassel...

**Saul Good** · 08-01-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

He should have sat for a year. His offensive line sucked and the only thing he had going for him was the running game.

He was the same way in college. Worst pocket presence I've ever seen from a big time QB.

stevenidol · 08-01-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hulk Hogan

MJD and Blackmon are a start.

Gabbert is probably on the phone with them every night trying to get them into camp.

08-01-2012, 09:17 AM
-King- ▓▓▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▓▓ Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $2315743	Gabbert going down bust avenue So far, Gabbert doesn’t look ready for a leap Posted by Evan Silva on August 1, 2012, 9:24 AM EDT The Jacksonville Jaguars are reeling, and increasingly injured. And the new head coach has never even met the best player on the team. To be kind, the Jaguars’ season is off to a dysfunctional start. There is a quick fix for all of this, though, and we’ve alluded to it before. And conveniently, the guy who can do it is already on the roster. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert can elevate the Jaguars’ 2012 performance if he takes a big leap in year two of his NFL career. Gabbert is the key to Jacksonville’s season. According to ESPN.com AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky, however, Gabbert’s practice-field performance suggests he is not ready for that sophomore leap. Kuharsky was in attendance for Tuesday’s practice, and wrote that Gabbert “didn’t look like a guy who’s made the big jump.” While Kuharsky guessed that Gabbert’s footwork has improved, the quarterback’s lingering accuracy woes were more noticeable. “You watch it and don’t understand how it still happens,” Kuharsky wrote. “… I didn’t come away from this morning session feeling like he was much more effective than the last time I saw him.” Accuracy and an utter lack of pocket composure were Gabbert’s primary downfalls during one of the worst rookie seasons by a quarterback in league history. It doesn’t sound like he’s corrected the accuracy flaw. We’ll know in Week One whether he’s overcome the pocket fear. The Jaguars face Jared Allen’s Vikings in the season opener. Posted via Mobile Device
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