The conversation Gabbert had with his wife, Bekah, who was home with their 6-month-old daughter, evoked a similar reaction. She didn't find out until he pulled up to the dock later that evening.

Gabbert said he understood why Kelly would want to evaluate the position before the team's Oct. 16 game in Buffalo. "Yeah, I've got to play better," Gabbert said. "There's no question to that.

Nov 18, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) on the sidelines against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium.