The fans deserve some recognition for the continued dedication to supporting this team despite the absolute crap we've been subjected to over the past several years.

I did find it entertaining how much he liked the Duval chant. You know, the chant that J-Dub said nobody outside of Jacksonville would have a clue about? It's something unique to the Jaguars, and something they should continue to promote. We may be a small fan base in comparison to bigger markets, but we are mighty nonetheless. It's only a matter of time before anyone who is a football fan will understand what the Duval chant is all about.

Regarding the rest of his article, I think he's spot on. As just about anyone with a functional football IQ has been saying, everything lands on Bortles shoulders. The team will go as far as he can take them. I think the fact that the team has made every effort to keep a lid on a more comprehensive analysis of where he's at in his progression is brilliant. It keeps people guessing, and hopefully, it's being done to allow Bortles to continue to improve without the distractions and hype that come from too much positive feedback. He needs to be hungry this year.

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