Speaking with reporters on Friday, Meyer said that the starting QB job is still up for grabs between Lawrence and last year’s starter Gardner Minshew. While the competition is ongoing, the duo will continue to receive equal first-team offense snaps on practices.

According to Meyer, he will make the final decision in consultation with his coaching staff and hopes to reach it before Jacksonville’s third and final preseason game.

“I do [have a timeline] in my own mind, but once again, it’s conversation that the three people are having daily,” said Meyer referring to offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and passing-game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Lawrence, who comes to NFL after an accomplished college career in which he was the uncontested starter, said that he doesn’t mind competing for the job. 

“It doesn’t bother me,” Lawrence explained. “I think that’s the way to run a team, honestly. The best player has to play, and you’ve got to compete.”

Lawrence had a solid outing in the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, completing six passes out of nine attempted and throwing for 71 yards. He managed to showcase his arm and accuracy in the process, completing a 35 yards pass to veteran wideout Marvin Jones on a third-and-10 late in the first quarter.

Minshew, on the other hand, completed four passes for 47 yards against the Browns and while also throwing an interception.

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Jaguars opened the season with second-year player Gardner Minshew as their starting QB, but the 24-year-old player was unavailable since Week 7 as he dealt with a thumb injury. In his absence, the team turned to rookie Jake Luton, who was a starter in the past three weeks. 

Marrone’s decision to start a third QB this year is most likely influenced by Luton’s struggles during his time on the field. He completed just 54.5 percent of his passes in three games while throwing for 624 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions.

Minshew, on the other hand, is reportedly not recovered enough to be given consideration.

Mike Glennon was Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ third-round pick in 2013. He was a starter in his rookie season but didn’t show enough to keep the job afterward.

Glennon spent four years in Tampa and then bounced around the league, suiting up for Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, and the Raiders.  He landed with Jags this offseason, splitting his time between the practice squad and active roster.

Glennon has 29 career games in NFL (22 starts) and has completed 60.9 of his pass attempts as a pro, throwing for 5,163 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 20 picks.

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It is being reported that Minshew has multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb, which is obviously his throwing hand. Reports claim that Minshew has been dealing with this injury since the Jaguars’ October 11 game against the Houston Texans.

The Jaguars are currently on a bye week, which should give Minshew time to heal up. However, the injury looks to be fairly serious and might require the quarterback to sit out a few weeks.

Minshew is playing for his spot, not just on this year’s roster, but on next year’s roster as well. Many believe that the Jaguars will be interested in drafting a new quarterback with their first pick of the 2021 draft.

Jacksonville doesn’t have much in terms of quarterback depth either. They have journeyman Mike Glennon, who has never looked like a starting quarterback since joining the league. They also have third-stringer Jake Luton, who scouts believe is very gifted but is still a very raw prospect that needs a lot of work.

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Marrone’s decision comes after Foles was benched in 28-11 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday following a scoreless first half.

“Obviously it was a tough deal,” said Marrone. “Nick coming back from injury and us not being able to do a good enough job around him, really. So we feel with Gardner’s mobility and elusiveness, it can give us a better chance of winning with the way we’re playing right now because we’re all not doing a good enough job.”

Jaguars signed Nick Foles to a four-year, $88 million contract in the off season which included a franchise-record $50.125 million in guarantees. However, Foles’ time in Jacksonville was off to a bad start as he suffered a shoulder injury in his first game which landed him on the injured reserve list. In his absence, Minshew took over and managed to post a 4-4 record as a starter.

Foles returned in Week 11 and took over the starting position, but ended up struggling for most of the time he spent on the field. In three games since his return, he passed for only 661 yards and two touchdowns.

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Speaking with reporters on Friday, Meyer said that the starting QB job is still up for grabs between Lawrence and last year’s starter Gardner Minshew. While the competition is ongoing, the duo will continue to receive equal first-team offense snaps on practices.

According to Meyer, he will make the final decision in consultation with his coaching staff and hopes to reach it before Jacksonville’s third and final preseason game.

“I do [have a timeline] in my own mind, but once again, it’s conversation that the three people are having daily,” said Meyer referring to offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and passing-game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Lawrence, who comes to NFL after an accomplished college career in which he was the uncontested starter, said that he doesn’t mind competing for the job. 

“It doesn’t bother me,” Lawrence explained. “I think that’s the way to run a team, honestly. The best player has to play, and you’ve got to compete.”

Lawrence had a solid outing in the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, completing six passes out of nine attempted and throwing for 71 yards. He managed to showcase his arm and accuracy in the process, completing a 35 yards pass to veteran wideout Marvin Jones on a third-and-10 late in the first quarter.

Minshew, on the other hand, completed four passes for 47 yards against the Browns and while also throwing an interception.

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Jaguars opened the season with second-year player Gardner Minshew as their starting QB, but the 24-year-old player was unavailable since Week 7 as he dealt with a thumb injury. In his absence, the team turned to rookie Jake Luton, who was a starter in the past three weeks. 

Marrone’s decision to start a third QB this year is most likely influenced by Luton’s struggles during his time on the field. He completed just 54.5 percent of his passes in three games while throwing for 624 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions.

Minshew, on the other hand, is reportedly not recovered enough to be given consideration.

Mike Glennon was Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ third-round pick in 2013. He was a starter in his rookie season but didn’t show enough to keep the job afterward.

Glennon spent four years in Tampa and then bounced around the league, suiting up for Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, and the Raiders.  He landed with Jags this offseason, splitting his time between the practice squad and active roster.

Glennon has 29 career games in NFL (22 starts) and has completed 60.9 of his pass attempts as a pro, throwing for 5,163 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 20 picks.

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It is being reported that Minshew has multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb, which is obviously his throwing hand. Reports claim that Minshew has been dealing with this injury since the Jaguars’ October 11 game against the Houston Texans.

The Jaguars are currently on a bye week, which should give Minshew time to heal up. However, the injury looks to be fairly serious and might require the quarterback to sit out a few weeks.

Minshew is playing for his spot, not just on this year’s roster, but on next year’s roster as well. Many believe that the Jaguars will be interested in drafting a new quarterback with their first pick of the 2021 draft.

Jacksonville doesn’t have much in terms of quarterback depth either. They have journeyman Mike Glennon, who has never looked like a starting quarterback since joining the league. They also have third-stringer Jake Luton, who scouts believe is very gifted but is still a very raw prospect that needs a lot of work.

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Marrone’s decision comes after Foles was benched in 28-11 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday following a scoreless first half.

“Obviously it was a tough deal,” said Marrone. “Nick coming back from injury and us not being able to do a good enough job around him, really. So we feel with Gardner’s mobility and elusiveness, it can give us a better chance of winning with the way we’re playing right now because we’re all not doing a good enough job.”

Jaguars signed Nick Foles to a four-year, $88 million contract in the off season which included a franchise-record $50.125 million in guarantees. However, Foles’ time in Jacksonville was off to a bad start as he suffered a shoulder injury in his first game which landed him on the injured reserve list. In his absence, Minshew took over and managed to post a 4-4 record as a starter.

Foles returned in Week 11 and took over the starting position, but ended up struggling for most of the time he spent on the field. In three games since his return, he passed for only 661 yards and two touchdowns.

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