Blaine Gabbert

Is there another Russell Wilson out there?

2013-04-20 14:06:00

Most people thought he was the typical Plan B. Turns out, quarterback Russell Wilson was Exhibit A. Wilson, selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of last year's NFL draft, looked to be a guy destined to hold a clipboard behind presumed...

Among the NFL's eight new coaches, few will get a free pass at QB

2013-03-23 12:40:00

PHOENIX — The NFL's eight new head coaches have yet to conduct a practice, or even solidify their rosters, but already they can be roughly divided into three groups. The haves, the might-haves and the have-nots. That's those who have an answer...

Open competition for Jags QB spot: Blaine Gabbert vs. ... ummmm

2013-02-26 08:30:00

Blaine Gabbert will have to earn the starting quarterback spot he has held with the Jacksonville Jaguars the previous two seasons. At least, that's what General Manager David Caldwell said Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine when asked by NFL.com if...

Desmond Bryant arrest, mug shot probably won't help contract talks

2013-02-26 11:02:00

Oakland defensive tackle Desmond Bryant was arrested Sunday morning on a misdemeanor charge of criminal�mischief after allegedly causing a commotion at a neighbor's house while inebriated. We probably wouldn't even be discussing his arrest right now ......

Will Tom Brady lead the Patriots back to the Super Bowl?

2013-02-26 10:18:00

New England quarterback Tom Brady just signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Patriots for the next five seasons. Writers from around the Tribune Co. will discuss how many times the three-time Super Bowl champ will lead his team back to...

Trade of 49ers QB Alex Smith 'effectively complete,' report says

2013-02-25 07:54:00

Alex Smith's career with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over. A tweet from CBS' Jason La Canfora on Sunday said that a deal that would send the 49ers' former starting quarterback to another team is "effectively complete." Such a transaction,...

Is Blaine Gabbert a better NFL quarterback than Matt Barkley?

2013-02-15 08:43:00

Blaine Gabbert would be the top pick in the 2013 NFL draft if he had stayed at Missouri a full five years rather than come out two years ago. So says the man who has inherited him as his signal caller, new Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Frank Scelfo....

Dennis Dixon reunites with Coach Chip Kelly in Philadelphia

2013-02-15 10:09:00

Dennis Dixon may be considered a long shot to earn Philadelphia's starting quarterback job -- or even a spot on the team's opening-day roster -- but he does have one advantage over fellow Eagles QBs Michael Vick and Nick Foles. Not only he is the only...

Tim Tebow won't be playing for Jaguars next season, new GM says

2013-01-10 16:55:00

Tim Tebow will not be playing for his hometown Jacksonville Jaguars next season, not if new General Manager David Caldwell has his way. In his introductory news conference Thursday, Caldwell was adamant that the former Heisman Trophy winner at Florida...

NFL powers, and underdogs, rain on playoff aspirants' parade

2012-11-25 20:20:00

On a Sunday when the sprinklers accidentally went off at Sun Life Stadium, dousing the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins, playoff-minded teams all over the NFL were treated to a cold, harsh splash of reality. The New Orleans Saints, who had clawed...

Andrew Luck handles loss with dignity

2012-11-19 13:30:00

This week's Monday edition of our NFL Google+ hangout -- "NFL Slam with Mark and Sam," starring Times NFL columnist Sam Farmer and Mark Thompson of "Mark and Brian" radio fame -- will start at 11:30 a.m. and cover a host of topics. One sure topic are...

Live discussion: Texans, Cowboys need overtime

2012-11-19 11:23:00

Let's be honest: If you're looking for a viable starting quarterback option at this point in the season, things are probably not going great for your team. And it's not like Gabbert has picked apart defenses with his pinpoint accuracy. He is averaging a whopping 1 TD pass per game.

2012-10-30 13:28:00

No, he's not related to longtime Chicago media personality Jim Shorts -- at least, as far as we know. This Shorts is the newest starting receiver for Jacksonville, which really isn't saying much, either.

2012-10-23 13:15:00

Charles Tillman runs the ball for a touchdown after intercepting a pass thrown by Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert in the third quarter.

2012-10-07 00:00:00