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A red-zone interception, a sack given up, 3/7 for 33 yards (17.9 passer rating) against primarily Saints' backups. That combination of three points scored in a quarter of play pretty clearly shows a problematic day at the office.
STACKED’s take
Mullens's poor preseason outing (3/7, 33 yards, INT) raises concerns about backup QB depth.
The source notes this was not the kind of preseason opener Nick Mullens needed, following an offseason of fan and media discontent with the Jacksonville backup quarterback role. Mullens consistently struggled to hit open receivers, throwing an early red zone interception where Josh Cameron looked to be wide open on the play; Mullens seemed not to notice the underneath defender, both underthrowing the attempt and placing it behind the intended receiver. He later took a third-down sack where the veteran quarterback struggled to pull the trigger on available options. His stat line: 3/7 for 33 yards (17.9 passer rating) against primarily Saints' backups. The biggest concern isn't simply that Mullens had a bad preseason game; it's that the Jaguars and their fans need to know they can survive if Lawrence misses time. One ugly August afternoon doesn't erase his experience or previous work in the offense, but it certainly doesn't help his case for patience or trust.
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