The QB decision: reaction, reasoning, and more…

Posted: September 21, 2011 | Author: jblay1983 | Filed under: Jacksonville Jaguars, Jags Audio | Tags: Blaine Gabbert, Luke McCown, Maurice Jones-Drew, quarterback situation | 4 Comments »

So the Jaguars have dropped another big announcement on us concerning the position of quarterback.  Rookie Blaine Gabbert will definitely get the start on Sunday against the Panthers.  Here’s Coach Jack Del Rio on why the decision was made: JDR1

Some of us probably saw it coming, some of us may still think McCown should get another shot.  Either way, #11 will be under center Sunday afternoon at 1:00.  Earlier today, Gabbert spoke to the media about the decision, his reaction to it, and more:

First up, the obvious question.  How ready is Blaine Gabbert to start?  Here’s what he had to say: Gabbert1

Gabbert also talked about what it was like today when he found out the decision: Gabbert2

Here’s when he  found out: Gabbert3

The conversation then turned to the time he got against the Jets and whether or not it helped him prepare for this weekend: Gabbert4

Here’s Blaine on what he thinks it’s going to be like going up against the Panthers, in particular, fellow rookie QB Cam Newton: Gabbert5

Looking ahead, we know Maurice Jones-Drew is going to get his normal number of carries and then some.  But maybe we will see more of the receivers involved in the game plan and here’s why: Gabbert6

Ok.  Getting to the guy that Gabbert is replacing–Luke McCown.  McCown graciously spoke with the media as well today.  Here’s McCown’s reaction to the decision: McCown1

McCown then addressed whether he expected on Sunday night after the loss to still have the starting job: McCown2

I then had a chance to ask McCown if he thought he at least deserved another chance: McCown2a

For McCown, it was important to him to make one thing clear in the midst of this situation: McCown3

Luke then shared what he believes his role on this team now looks like: McCown4

Finally, he talked about Gabbert and how he thinks he’s going to handle the challenge.  He even managed to have a sense of humor about it: McCown5

A few other players had a chance earlier today to weigh in on the situation.  Here’s WR Mike Thomas on how much confidence he has in Gabbert to take over the offense: Mike Thomas

In addition, Jones-Drew shared some thoughts.  Here’s the running back on the same question asked of Thomas.  How confident is he in Gabbert: MJD1

And finally, the question I was most curious to hear Mojo’s opinion on: MJD2

Good luck Blaine–here’s to a win over Carolina!

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