(10-19-2020, 08:45 PM)JagFan81 Wrote:

(10-19-2020, 06:35 PM)mal234 Wrote: I wouldn't be surprised if a new regime trades Gardner in the offseason. I think that they can definitely get a higher pick than where he was drafted. I believe the team could get at least a fourth maybe even a third for him.  I could see them trading him next season if they get to choose one of the top QB's in the draft. Or maybe in his third season should the new QB play well for the team.

They might keep him for his rookie contract, but I wouldn't be surprised if they traded him. Especially if they still continue to like Luton as a backup.

I do not believe that Gardner will be a long term backup for the Jags. As I've seen some people suggest/hope will happen. I don't think he would choose to do that. I think there is a better chance he's traded or he leaves when his rookie contract is up. I do believe that some other teams would take him, and that he could get the opportunity to start again. Even if it's in a Case Keenum/Fitzpatrick type of way. A lot of people are down on Gardner and he's had some struggles in some of the games this year. But he is not as bad as a lot of people are making him out to be. His numbers are still pretty decent looking in various areas. In a better situation his production would be enough. On a better team he could win. The Jags situation is really rough and he can't do enough to elevate this team as it's currently constructed. He has looked better than some starters this year and that includes someone like Kirk Cousins. I still believe he could well in the right situation.

Unfortunately, that doesn't look like it's Jacksonville right now, which has too many problems for him to really be successful right starting with the coaching. But in the right situation I think he could do well, and I wouldn't be surprised if at some point he ends up starting for another team. I could see him getting on a team with an aging QB that will be retiring within the next couple of years. (like Saints, Steelers, etc...) I could see him on a team like the Saints and for some reason I could see him working with the Steelers and Mike Tomlin.

Completely agree. I look at his college career where he made the harder path but got to play. Even if we went QB in the draft, he would probably start Week 1 but it's a ticking clock. Theyll yank him eventually and I agree that teams will see him as a worthwhile risk if they can get him for a 4th or 3rd. 

I'm not saying Minshew is the best QB in the league or we cant find better but hes been given a really raw deal this year. This team is a mess in all 3 groups of the team and I see him trying, I see him trying to be the guy and carry the team and he cant. The smiling 'jorts on deck' guy looks gone.

I think there are plenty of teams who would be interested. Denver, Pittsburgh have tried a few guys to see if they could replace Roethlisberger with little success, Dallas and Prescott, Washington. I wouldnt be surprised to see Belichick take a gamble. He loves those guys that he can improve and make plays. Look at someone like Edelmen. Newton isn't doing much, Minshews cap hit is $890,000 which helps if your in cap trouble or let's you be more aggressive in FA.

I agree. Gardner is currently projected to throw 29 TDs this year. (He is also fourth in passing stats). He might throw more or less. But I could see him being close enough to that projections. I definitely think that some teams out there are willing to give him a chance. There are some that will take someone that can give you like 30Tds and this is in a situation with bad coaching. If he actually had good coaching, he could have even better production.

I already saw someone who I think used to be a media member for the Jags on Twitter, suggest that the Jags trade Gardner to the Cowboys for a third round pick. This was right after Dak got injured. Granted, that isn't going to happen this year, but something like that could happen in the future with a team. If the Jags draft another QB, and a QB on a good team goes down, who knows what could happen regarding a trade for Gardner. 

I could see teams like the Saints/Steelers being interested in him. And others too, possibly depending on when he leaves the Jags. I have liked what I've seen of Cam on the Patriots for the most part, though he had some struggles against the Broncos this past Sunday. Maybe he stays with them for a bit longer. Or maybe a year or two from now, they may look to get another QB. I could see Gardner doing well with Bill Belichick. He works hard and I definitely think that Bill Belichick could get the most out of him. 

If Gardner leaves the Jags after his rookie contract is up, there may be even more options for him. Because I think by that time some more QB's will retire/be very close to retiring. Including Drew Brees, who I think may be gone after this year, possibly Big Ben, and possibly Philip Rivers as well. I did see some Colts fans say they wouldn't mind the Colts looking at Gardner as an option.

Though, I don't think that the Jags would trade him to the Colts. If he ended up with them, that would be after his rookie contract is over. Also, by the time his rookie contract is over, some teams may be ready to move on from some other younger QB's who have been struggling. We are already seeing teams move on from young QB's who haven't been given that much of a chance like Dwayne Haskins. So maybe there will be some more open spots for him to possibly getting a starting position that way as well. 

I think whether he's traded or leaves after his rookie contract is up, he will have options/opportunity to possibly start again.

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