Gus Bradley: 'Blaine Gabbert heading in the right direction'

Gus Bradley has said that he has been encouraged by Blaine Gabbert's progress this week.

The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback missed the end of the pre-season schedule with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.

The head coach told the team's website: "He did a little better job than [Thursday]. We're encouraged with what we saw from Blaine. He took steps in the right direction.

"It may go up until Sunday, pre-game, when we get a chance to see him. It's important to see how he comes out the next couple of days. He's not 100% and may have some soreness, but it can't get any worse."

The Jaguars face the Kansas City Chiefs in their opening game of the 2013 season.