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Jacksonville Jaguars: Re-signing Chad Henne fails to address quarterback position

The last time Chad Henne took significant snaps for the Jacksonville Jaguars, he played so poorly that the team was forced to call up rookie quarterback Blake Bortles and see what he could do. Bortles immediately inspired the team and sparked an anemic offense to become something better.

This isn’t to say that Bortles has been perfect as a passer – 2016 showed he has a long way to go – but even as a rookie he raised all boats on offense compared to what Henne was doing. During Henne’s period as a starter the Jaguars went 5-17.