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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is pushing his team to make an upgrade at quarterback.
Despite the team reportedly giving Gardner Minshew II a “legit shot” at the position, Fournette is making a play for the team to sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton.
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“Cam went to the Super Bowl,” Fournette said Thursday on ESPN’s “First Take.” “He's a great guy. I've been knowing Cam for a minute now. And like I told some people that talked to me, it's no disrespect to [Minshew]. I'm just trying to get in the best position as a team as we can [to] win. That's all that was about. Just friendly competition 'cause that brings out the best in people.”
Coach Doug Marrone threw his support behind Minshew being the team’s starter during a pre-draft conference call with reporters. General manager Dave Caldwell said the team plans to add another quarterback during the draft.
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“Right now if we went to play, Gardner Minshew's our guy and I'm excited about that,” Marrone said. “But do I want competition for him? Absolutely. You want competition for everyone, though. I don't want to make it where I'm answering this question and [people are saying], 'Marrone's not as confident [in Minshew]. I want [competition] not just for the quarterback but I want competition for everyone.”
Newton played for the Carolina Panthers throughout his career but was released after a few inconsistent seasons and injuries.
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Draft experts believe there’s a chance the Jaguars take Justin Herbert with the No. 9 pick. In FoxNews.com’s latest mock draft, the Jaguars take Javon Kinlaw with that selection.