Quote:Well said...in a way right now it's "In Caldwell we trust."  So far Caldwell has shown me that he looks like a GM on the rise.  Bradley hasn't shown me he's a HC on the rise and like you say, if Caldwell sticks with him a 3rd year then I do agree than Khan should probably show them both the door. 

 

I do believe that if Caldwell is going to be a top GM and he's not convinced of Bradley then I think he will replace him this off season.  It'll be interesting to see what does or does not happen after the season.

 

Hypothetically, I just don't see how Khan allows Bradley to stay another year with the team going 4-12 and then possibly 2-14 or 3-13 this season under Bradley.  Khan would look pretty dumb going 5-11, 2-14, 3-13 his first 3 seasons and not making changes.  If Bradley goes 5-11 next season does that define success (4-12, 3-13, 5-11)?  It's not like the Jags have been knocking on the door of close wins every week this season.  That would be a tough, tough sell.

 

Thanks.

 

Unless the Jaguars are hit with injuries that derail the 2015 season to the extent that almost no Head Coach can overcome,   I can't imagine a realistic scenario in which Gus Bradley is back in 2016 if the team doesn't win at least 6 games in 2015.    Even 6 wins might not be enough to satisfy Shad Khan.

 

Whether Shad Khan gives Gus Bradley the opportunity to continue as HC for even the 2015 season remains to be seen.   If Khan believes the Jaguars should have a higher win total this season and/  or being closer in more games,   Khan might decide to make a change at HC even if Dave Caldwell disagrees.   

 

If for discussion sake that Khan decides to make a 2015 HC change on his own or both Khan and Caldwell decide to make a change collectively,   I think the top priority in terms of finding a new HC will be having someone in place at HC or on the staff that can come close to maximizing Blake Bortles'  growth.    One thing I am confident about regarding the Jaguars is Caldwell's future is riding on Bortles.   If Bortles doesn't develop close to the way Caldwell envisioned when drafting him,   Caldwell will be looking for work sooner than he hopes.  

 

Blake Bortles has the physical tools to be a high caliber QB.    The two questions on this end are whether he will have the type of coaching necessary to reach that level and whether he can overcome problems associated with playing as a rookie in a very adverse situation?    Having the best possible coaching in place to develop Bortles increases the chances of Bortles answering the 2nd question in a positive manner for the player and team.

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