(09-11-2017, 09:43 AM)Nikowho Wrote: I'm optimistic about what I saw, but then again...the texans oline appeared to be a turnstile. Not taking away from the Jags D, but I think they had some luck go their way...save for the refs, trying to even things out, of course....

Next week will be a sterner test. A better oline, better running game, a young QB who can run well and pass fairly well too. I hope the Jags don't face the Titans with swelling heads next week. And at some point, Bortles is going to have to throw more than twenty times in a game; how's that going to look without Robinson is anyone's guess.

As thrilled as I am, I guess I'm just not built to get my hopes up with this team anymore....it's happened too often, in the past...but I think this game showed that Gus Bradley had NO business EVER being an NFL head coach. Marrone and his staff clearly got these guys ready to play.

I agree.  I remain cautiously optimistic.  Was a good game to watch.  There as a lot to show as a strong foundation to build on and move forward.

Our division is very pedestrian.  Like us the Texans have been struggling with the QB position and have wasted their opportunities.  We held onto Gus a year too long.  I don't think we would have seen a division title last year but we would have been more competitive.  Looks like I was wrong on Fournette and his post game interview was great as well.  Very humble guy that understands more than football.

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