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Jaguars will be more efficient and decisive with Nick Foles

When Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) head coach Doug Marrone named quarterback Nick Foles the starter last week, many assumed the quarterback’s leadership attributes were the key determining factors going into the decision. Gardner Minshew II by all accounts played as well as one would expect any rookie quarterback to play, let alone a sixth-round pick. However, when taking a deeper dive into what has made Foles a dependable starting quarterback in the NFL — and the limitations Minshew showed in his first eight starts — it becomes clear that leadership is not the only factor.