Quote:I understand Caldwell's body of work is in question if he gives a new coach the go ahead on a new QB.

 

I also understand that Khan hired Caldwell, signed off on the Bradley hire and agreed to an unprecedented move of extreme patience by essentially giving them four years to figure it out and build through the draft. 

 

In other words - giving a GM a second shot at landing a QB may be extremely unconventional -  but I believe we have an extremely unconventional owner and missing on Bortles may not be the final nail in Dave's coffin (should it come to that.)

 

At any rate, I value Caldwell's overall body of work as GM in Jax  even if Blake busts.  

I have no clue if Khan feels that way, but if he does retain Caldwell, I feel that saddling Bortles to any potential new HC hire would be a grave error that limits the team's options. 

 

 

  Assuming Dave Caldwell is still the Jaguars GM in 2017,   I think he should use the HC interviews ( assuming Gus Bradley is let go ) to learn as much as possible from candidates about Blake Bortles and the Jaguars personnel in general.   Sometimes,  a fresh perspective can provide invaluable information.

 

  If the HC candidates indicate to Caldwell that they have major concerns about Bortles moving forward,  he probably will have to put a plan in place to at least have a viable alternative QB in the organization.    It doesn't necessarily have to be a 1st or 2nd Round pick but staying pat at the position wouldn't be an option.

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