Gardner's trainer talked yesterday with his podcast co-host about Gardner's absence from OTA's. I think that it was an interesting and insightful conversation. It sounds like Gardner is frustrated with his situation on the Jags and wants out. According to his trainer Gardner was working out/throwing with him yesterday, before OTA's began.  He says that he senses Gardner's frustration about his situation on the Jags and has said before that he thinks that Gardner will be traded sooner than later. He has said he doesn't speak for Gardner, but I definitely he has been around Gardner long enough and has gotten to know him well. 

He knows how he's feeling and I believe he knows that Gardner doesn't want be on the Jags anymore. He talked a bit about what could happen if Gardner ended up being cut. He said it could end up being optimal for Gardner if he was released. (And honestly it could be because he's not really making any money and he'd have more of a choice on where he ended up).

He discussed the difference between Gardner staying as a backup or getting to compete as a starter, including a big financial difference. The stuff he was saying made sense. I have never believed that Gardner has wanted to the backup on this team (or really any team, unless it's that or out of the league.) He's young, very competitive, has had a chance to start and is making very little money. Why would he want to be a low paid backup, at least right now at this stage in his career? It doesn't make sense. I know some Jags fans think he wants to the backup/long term backup for this team, but he does not.

His trainer and the other radio host talked also discussed options on what the Jags could do if Gardner continues to be disgruntled. They mentioned possibly trading him and talked about how many QB's the Jags might carry on the team. They could trade Gardner and roll with Trevor, CJ and Luton. Or even keep Gardner and have Trevor, Gardner and CJ. If they kept Gardner I think he would continue to be unhappy on this team, but the Jags have a pattern of trying to keep unhappy players who don't want to be on the team on the roster. So par for the course.

Here's the video of Gardner's trainer talking about him and his frustration/situation with the Jags around the 23:45 mark in this video. It goes up to like the 53:35 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=deskto...Z4c&t=1422

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