With training camp closing in for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the pressure points are starting to come into focus. Every position group has someone who needs a strong month to hold ground, climb the depth chart, or simply stick around when roster cuts arrive.
At quarterback, the spotlight lands on Carter Bradley.
Nick Mullens could have been the easy pick here after an uneven run through offseason work, but his place as Trevor Lawrence’s backup does not appear to be in danger. His value as an experienced No. 2 is part of the equation. That leaves Bradley as the quarterback with the most to prove, and he’s likely battling Joey Aguilar for the lone practice squad spot.
Bradley has already earned some trust inside the building. The Jaguars liked him last season, and his ability to handle the scout team offense drew praise from defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. That kind of familiarity matters, especially since Bradley has experience operating in Liam Coen’s offense.
Still, this is the part of the roster where upside can win out over comfort. Teams often chase the player they think is still rising, even if the other option is steadier.
Aguilar fits that mold. After moving from Appalachian State to Tennessee last season, he showed he was still developing, creating more big plays while also becoming more efficient against better competition.
Bradley may start camp with the edge because of his experience, but he’ll need more than that to lock down the QB3 job. If he can’t combine that familiarity with enough playmaking, the loser of this battle could be on the outside looking in and searching for a new team.
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