(09-14-2017, 08:04 PM)SDM Wrote:

(09-14-2017, 07:33 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Despite our resident confused poster's ignorance of the tacks' O-Line  -- let's consider this "Jags must pass to beat Tenn" narrative.

You figure 345 yards and two TDs through the air will be enough? 

 It was more than enough last time.

I think that's probably enough.  Assuming your defense is even 50% of what you guys seem to think it is.   If we're getting shredded through the air I think it's game over.  The hope is our front seven can get at Bortles though.  

I really don't know what to expect.  Mariota either shows up or he doesn't.  Our defense either shows up or they don't.   It's really tough to predict on a week-to-week basis and seems to go way beyond just strength of the opponent.

This is largely how we feel about Bortles turnover ratio and our O-Line's ability to open holes in the run game. 

It's hard to guess what to expect. 

I'll say this though  -- our current coaching staff seems to have a MUCH better grasp than the past regime on both:
 -  scheming to mitigate Bortles mistakes 
-  and also using the TEs and FB to make a struggling run blocking line get the job done. 

They'll need to prove they can adjust that to a new opponent this week. It's anyone's guess how it turns out 

I can see a number of different outcomes for this game depending on whether either QB gets hot or cold.  Mariota may be a more efficient QB - but our re-vamped secondary is sneaky good if healthy.

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