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Week 3 Preseason Game is Microcosm of Henne/Bortles Competition

Following the Jaguars week two preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Doug Marrone opened up the starting quarterback competition. This seems like it was due to struggles from current starter Blake Bortles and strong practices from backup Chad Henne.

After an offseason where it was all but assumed Bortles would trot out with the starters when the season opens at Tennessee, the outcome is suddenly uncertain.

Chad Henne started at quarterback

This time last week, most fans and observers were all but granting the starting job come week one of the regular season to veteran Chad Henne.