I don't see the team cutting Gardner. Unless he does something bad off the field or seems really unruly in the locker room (which I don't think he would do) that wouldn't be a good decision by the Jags. They did have teams interested in trading for him, but for whatever reasons they haven't done it yet.  I had posted about the Panthers beat reporter who was at this year's draft who reported that the Panthers and Eagles were interested in obtaining Gardner. She even said the last thing she heard, was that he was probably heading to Philly. I do believe that she is a credible source.

I do think that the Jags have contemplated trading him. They signed CJ Beathard to guaranteed money, were trying to get Alex Smith to sign AND were even trying to get Jeff Driskel to meet with them. (Jeff has a history with Urban Meyer and ended up signing with the Texans.) That stuff right there indicates to me they have considered trading Gardner and that maybe they haven't valued or didn't/don't value him as much as they could. Or quite frankly should.

Maybe they have altered their thoughts/feelings on Gardner as OTAs have begun. I have seen the reports about him looking the most comfortable with receivers and having the best rhythm with them. Gardner has been working hard this offseason plus he does have more familiarity with the receivers than the other QB's do. If only, because he's been on the team longer than the other QB's and has played with them more.

I did read reports how Trevor has the strongest looking arm (which is not surprising). I also read some interesting reports that said that Jake Luton was looking better and had a good command of the field and one report that said that CJ Beathard was actually the worst looking of the four QB's. 

If that CJ appearing to be the worst QB becomes a consistent thing and/or is the consensus among the coaching staff, that might be a factor into why Gardner hasn't been traded yet. I think he would rather start than be a backup. Especially for an organization that did not provide him with much support last year and kept him benched after he was healthy and wanted to play. I do think he would take being a backup over not being on a roster, and if he stays on this team, it's because he doesn't have a choice right now. But I do think even if the Jags keep him longer/for the duration of his contract, he will leave after it's over. That is what I would do if I were him. He'll still be relatively young. He's not someone like Chase Daniels, who is more interested in getting paid than starting.

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