Jacksonville Jaguars: Why Chad Henne Is Best Starting QB for Jaguars

May 12, 2012   ·   Dustin Tyler   ·   Jump to comments

When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft to select Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert, they felt like they had finally found their franchise quarterback. However, Gabbert's play on the field last season resulted in more questions than answers.
Gabbert started the final 14 games for the Jaguars but did very little to impress, finishing 4-10. During that stretch, he managed to complete just over 50 percent of his passes for 2,214 yards, 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was also sacked 40 times, which was third most in the league.
Gabbert played most of the season facing heavy pressure from opposing defenses. With that said, he did not handle the pressure well. He didn't step up in the pocket and make the throw. He preferred to roll out and try to escape. In many instances, he seemed to cower at the pressure and blindly throw the ball downfield.
There was not a single game last year where Gabbert l...

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