2. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert is showing more confidence and swagger in the pocket. After enduring an offseason full of criticism regarding his performance as a rookie starter, Gabbert showed tremendous improvement as a passer in team drills. He looked more comfortable and confident in the pocket, and made better decisions while under duress. Several times while I was there, Gabbert scrambled up the gut or took sacks rather than throwing the ball up for grabs when the pocket collapsed. Such negative plays would hurt the offense in the short term, but Gabbert frequently turned the ball over last season while attempting desperation throws against pressure. Coach Mike Mularkey has harped on the quarterbacks to avoid making big mistakes in the pocket; his young pupil has certainly heeded the message. If Gabbert can continue to improve on his accuracy -- particularly when going to his left -- his second season in the league will be leaps and bounds better than his first.