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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches his team against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone plans to shake things up during the team’s bye week. His strategy come amid a six-game losing streak. Marrone offered no details, but insists he's “fired up” to make sweeping changes, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Franchise futility: Jaguars’ QB history filled with failure

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Clay Matthews, center, stands with general manager Les Snead, left, and coach Sean McVay at the NLF football team's training complex in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, March 21, 2019. Matthews agreed to a two-year contract to return to his native Southern California with the Rams after playing for a decade with the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

Clay Matthews comes home to Rams, joins veterans who love LA

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Rams sign former Jags QB Blake Bortles to back up Goff

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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texans clinch AFC South title with 20-3 win over Jaguars

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Texans defensive end Christian Covington (95) hits Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) causing a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. Jacksonville recovered the ball. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jaguars keeping Marrone, Caldwell despite AFC South flop

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone gestures, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jaguars turning to Blake Bortles for season finale at Texans

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks Cody Kessler (6) and Blake Bortles (5) talk during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville, Fla. Bortles will start a regular-season game on the bench for the first time since Sept. 14, 2014, serving as Kessler’s backup against Indianapolis on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

QB Bortles says ‘time’s probably limited’ when you don’t win

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars Nathaniel Hackett offensive coordinator speaks with reporters after NFL football practice in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars have fired Hackett on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, the day after the team's seventh consecutive loss. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

Jaguars fire OC, bench Blake Bortles after 7th straight loss

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 24-21. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) ** FILE **

Blake Bortles is benched for Cody Kessler in Jacksonville

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with head coach Pat Shurmur during the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. When things go sour, an NFL team's fan base often points to two people: the guy calling plays on the sideline, and the man behind center trying to execute them. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) **FILE**

When things go sour in the NFL, QBs often are changed

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone grimaces during a press conference after an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley stadium in London. Marrone is shouldering the blame for the team’s four-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Marrone takes blame for woeful Jags, shields obvious errors

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Jaguars QB Bortles has shoulder injury, team signs Jones

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FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars are counting on newcomer Carlos Hyde to help Bortles. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Jaguars counting on Hyde to recapture identity, help Bortles

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Blake Bortles (5) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, back left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Losing Jaguars sticking with Blake Bortles as starting QB

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles reacts after losing a fumble to the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Jaguars bench Blake Bortles, replace with Cody Kessler

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The Jaguars are trying to straighten out their turnover issue ahead of their game agains the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. The Jags have been careless with the football through six games and have done considerably less to create fumbles and interceptions. The result is Jacksonville sits next to last in turnover margin at minus-9. Finding a way to end the trend against the Houston Texans could be the difference between first place in the AFC South and a three-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Jaguars trying to straighten out turnovers against Texans

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, left, is hit by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, right, after throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Offensive line play proves problematic for Bortles, Jaguars

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones (95) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Blake Bortles throws pick-six to Chiefs defensive lineman Jones

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Allen Bailey (97) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jaguars’ Bortles has 5 turnovers in lopsided loss to Chiefs

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs for 44-yards past New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) and outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Bortles tosses 2 TD passes, Jags handle Darnold, Jets 31-12

By MARK LONG - Associated Press