After first-round picks Byron Leftwich (2003) and Blaine Gabbert (2011) didn't work out, the Jacksonville Jaguars have their next franchise quarterback. The Jaguars passed on dynamic playmaker Johnny Manziel, as well as receiver Sammy Watkins and defensive end Khalil Mack, and surprisingly selected UCF quarterback Blake Bortles with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Gus Bradley said they won't throw Bortles into the starting lineup right away, insisting the plan is to stick with Chad Henne as the starter to begin next season.
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