By Chris Trotman, Getty ImagesThe Jaguars traded in 10th place Blaine Gabbert choice in NFL draft.
By Chris Trotman, Getty ImagesThe Jaguars traded in 10th place Blaine Gabbert choice in NFL draft.
Not only did three quarterback go within that range, they shake out as the most experienced and drafters fake predicted. A total of four quarterbacks went in the first round.Auburn Heisman-winner Cam Newton led off the festivities as planned when his name was called first overall by the Carolina Panthers But when University of Washington quarterback Jake Locker went eighth overall by the Tennessee Titans before Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbertpresumptive second quarterback, things got interesting.Gabbert arrives in Jacksonville as expected successor to David Garrard. "I'm glad that I ended up where I finished, "said Gabbert. "At the end of the day with all the mock drafts, nobody really knows."I'm happy to be a Jaguar. Is having the opportunity to play football. The block was lifted yesterday. "We are eager to go forward. "Wisconsin defensive end J.J. Watt was sitting backstage at Radio City Music Hall where he watched quarterback scramble unfold. "Back in the green room, the guys were scrambling around because however had to go with the quarterback, it's not," Watt said.Newton, the signal caller more scrutinized in the class of 2011, was beaming his charismatic smile, new Panthers ball cap on top of his head, seated behind a podium press conference moments after the rare trifecta of going from vincitore HeismanBCS national title trophy champion and no. 1 overall picksomething that has not been reached since Leon Hart, Notre Dame was selected No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions 61 years ago. "I wouldn't say that I have more to prove to the people," said Newton. "I have more to prove to myself."It is a lot of things that was given to me. It is a lot of risk and at the same time, I'm willing to deal with everything. "Former New York Giants running back-turned-analyst Tiki Barber said Newton has a steeper learning curve than most with only 14 div. I started under his belt at Auburn, compared to 26 for Gabbert and 50 Locker. "I like Cam, I do, "Barber said. "And he has the right coach Ron Rivera, a discipline that will help Cam".Carolina might think to be running the offense next season spread with all the weapons they have. ""I was surprised Locker went before Christian Ponder Florida State of Gabbert. going XII the Minnesota Vikings for the surprises. "It is a Championship quarterback led," Barber said.You have to take your shot. " In fact, Gabbert may have lucked out going then to Jacksonville, where he can learn behind a starter set while the clock is already ticking on Newton and Locker to see when you step in and start. "There is no pressure of any kind, "said Gabbert. "It'll be fun in this offense and have Maurice Jones Drew is not a bad thing."There is no dissapointment with going no. 10 overall project in my book. " For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor Brent Jones. The publication of the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, telephone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections. usatoday.com. We've updated the guidelines of the conversation. Changes include a brief review of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "report abuse" button. To learn more.
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