Gus Bradley is the third coach in three years for Jacksonville, which was 2-14 last season. "I know people at times may be frustrated and discouraged, but to me, I know getting discouraged isn't the way to get better," Bradley said. "So, we just stay away from that."
UNEASY HOMECOMING: Blaine Gabbert starred at Parkway West High in suburban St. Louis and was a two-year starter at Missouri before the Jaguars made him a first-round draft pick in 2011. He's 2-0 as the starting quarterback at the Edward Jones Dome and adds,Fjallraven Kanken Saldi, "I think we won there my freshman year as well." This business trip includes the side benefit of a mini-reunion. "Pretty much all my family is still in St. Louis, so there will be a nice gathering at the game. It'll be fun for those guys to see me play at home," Gabbert said.
