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Mark Brunell is the Jaguars' starting quarterback. But nearly all NFL franchise QBs reach a crossroads, when the torch is passed to a promising young talent. It's rarely an easy navigation.
Here's the situation: A left-handed quarterback in his early 30s, after eight years as his team's starter, goes into a meeting with the owner. He's told in so many words that the team wants him to stick around one more year, part of which will be spent developing a first-round draft pick targeted to be his replacement.
The veteran quarterback knows he has little choice in the matter. A new coaching staff is already in place. So he plays along, trying to make the best of an awkward situation for the upcoming season.
Sound familiar?...more
Here's the situation: A left-handed quarterback in his early 30s, after eight years as his team's starter, goes into a meeting with the owner. He's told in so many words that the team wants him to stick around one more year, part of which will be spent developing a first-round draft pick targeted to be his replacement.
The veteran quarterback knows he has little choice in the matter. A new coaching staff is already in place. So he plays along, trying to make the best of an awkward situation for the upcoming season.
Sound familiar?...more
