One thing that makes me optimistic about Gardner getting to the next level is the comeback ability he showed last year. He seems to have gift for rising to the occasion, even if he dug the hole himself... If he can continue to show that and get off to better starts, he could have a really successful career.

For some reference on how uncommon comebacks have been for us in recent years.
Sample of 4th quarter comebacks of QBs from JAX history. Note these are career totals so some may be with other teams.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/l...career.htm

Brunell: 16 (over 11 years, Jags, Washington), Avg: 1.45/ year, Peak: 4 (1998)
Garrard: 10 (over 6 years Jags) , Avg: 1.67/ year, , Peak: 4 (2008)
Foles: 8 (6 seasons Eagles, Rams), Avg: 1.33/ year, Peak: 2 (2014)
Gabbert: 7 (4 seasons Jags, 49ers, Cardinals, Tacks), Avg: 1.75/ year, Peak: 2 (qty 3 none Jags...)
Leftwich: 7 (4 seasons Jags), Avg: 1.75/ year, Peak: 4 (2004)
Bortles: 6 (5 seasons Jags), Avg: 1.2/ year, Peak: 3 (2015)
Minshew: 3(1 season Jags), Avg: 3/ year, Peak: 3 (2019)


Just for fun/ depression some all time greats: Post season and regular
Manning 45 (over 17 years, Horse Teams), Avg: 2.7/ year, Peak: 7 (2009)
Brady 45 (over 19 years, Pats), Avg: 2.4/ year, Peak: 5 (2013)
Brees 37 (over 18 years, Chargers, Saints), Avg: 2.1/ year, Peak: 6 (2013)

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