NFL Draft 2011: Jacksonville Jaguars select Blaine Gabbert
by RPT on Apr 28, 2011 8:02 PM CDT
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The arrival was delayed a little longer than anticipated (at least in comparison to his former teammate at defensive end), and though the destination may be somewhat unexpected, this much everyone has known for years: Blaine Gabbert's journey will continue in the National Football League.
Ever since Blaine Gabbert was even a blip on the football radar, he has been a pro prospect in waiting. But on the long road to professional football, Blaine Gabbert was a Missouri Tiger. Tonight, Rock M Nation salutes Blaine Gabbert for his service to the Mizzou football program as he heads to the Jacksonville Jaguars after being drafted tenth overall.
Gabbert leaves behind him 18 wins as the starting quarterback of record in two seasons, an undefeated starting record against Kansas, and a signature win that has been described by many as a "once-in-a-lifetime" Homecoming Weekend.
So, Jacksonville, what are you getting in Blaine Gabbert? Let's go to the RMN archives and pull out the Blaine Gabbert Draft Profile.
TOTAL SUMMARY GRADING OF OVER/UNDERRATED:
Blaine Gabbert has found a number of champions in the media, but he's also found a number of critics, notably Wes Bunting of National Football Post. And while this bit of fence-sitting isn't a hot sports opinion that will blow up our page views, I kind of agree on both sides. Gabbert has every single physical tool that makes NFL scouts tingly, including a rocket arm that can dent receivers' sternums. And while I think concerns about his "meekness" are overblown (being overly vocal does not immediately equal leadership), the concerns about his ability to read defenses and pressures in real time are very much a concern. But that's what you're getting with Gabbert. You can be concerned about his footwork from under center or his reads. You can't be concerned about his skillset. Ultimately, how much do you trust your coaching staff to turn NFL talent into NFL success?
Check it all out at SB Nation's NFL Draft Hub and our NFL Draft blog Mocking the Draft. For the Jaguar perspective, check out Big Cat Country.
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Disappointed he didn’t last until 12, but I wish him the best.
"When among evil companions, try to fit in." - Wild Bill Donovan
yeah but I love that a team traded up to get him
Jacksonville really wanted our guy, and that’s great.
He’s in a good spot down there.
What does Jax have?
They’ve been under my radar for like two years. I can’t say anything about them at all.
Maurice Jones-Drew at RB, Mercedes Lewis at TE
and a good defense.
Pretty good situation. Gabbert’s not going to be in an offense where he’ll light up the scoreboard, but he’s also going to not have to make a ton of reads which suits him as well.
I like that,
far better than coming to D.C. I live here and they have so many holes that all of Cleveland’s and SF’s draft picks wouldn’t fill them.
But they have Albert Haynsworth and Donovan McNabb
How can they be anything less than elite
Perhaps most importantly...
They have a QB that will afford him a year to sit.
RockMNation.com (@rockmnation)
Fighting mob mentality since 2007
and a coach
that maybe has one year left on his leash— built in excuse for QB change in 2012…
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra
by Other Side of the Pillow on Apr 28, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Having been to a conference there,
my answer would be “not a whole hell of a lot.” But you surely mean football wise.
Good situation for him.
Nobody’s expecting him to come in and be a franchise savior (they don’t need one), he can just come in, work hard, and develop as a player without too much pressure.
I wonder if Gabbert regrets decommitting from Nebraska?
by Gaknar on Apr 28, 2011 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Nobody is running after Bo's QBs
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Apr 28, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, everyone is running after Bo's qb's
Defensive tackles, defensive ends, linebackers, safeties, corners…
by Gaknar on Apr 28, 2011 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
snort
Dave_Matter Dave Matter
On Oct 2, @blainegabbert & @chasedaniel will have a clipboard holding contest when Saints visit Jaguars
by Gaknar on Apr 28, 2011 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The jags board
Really seems to like this pick. Very positive over there. Good to see.
Don't Haith the player, Haith the game.
by nwtiger1 on Apr 28, 2011 11:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Sigh.
I am a Vikings fan. Let me just say, aside from 2-3 FSU fans who are also Viking fans, no one else understands why the Vikes did a Mr. Fantastic reach for Ponder at 12. Unless you understand that aside from the Raiders, the Vikings are the most futile draft team of all time.
"When among evil companions, try to fit in." - Wild Bill Donovan
by Kpz1234 on Apr 28, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously-
How awesome is it that in recruiting we can mention that we had 2 top 10 picks this year, and 5 1st rounders in the last 3?
This is so awesome.
by JohnMatuszakloveschunk on Apr 28, 2011 11:48 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It is awesome
better see some results
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
John Wooden
by lost..in the woods on Apr 29, 2011 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Also:
Big 12:
Mizzou- 2
(Colorado)- 2
Baylor- 2
(Nubs)- 1
….
Texas- goose egg
Oklahoma- goose egg
by JohnMatuszakloveschunk on Apr 28, 2011 11:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd never seen your summary...
but I think that’s about as perfect as I’ve ever seen Gabbert described (although I’d have also mentioned his happy feet). Nicely done.
Anyone else see the reports that Gabbert got a 42 on the Wonderlic?
I know the Wonderlic tells us basically nothing about future NFL success, but damn, reports on Gabbert being a really bright kid have not been hyperbole if he really did get a 42.
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