(10-10-2017, 06:27 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(10-10-2017, 05:39 PM)Jaguarrior Wrote: But why have a QB that can pull a London now and then? Why handicap your team in the first place? How many QB's have been passed up in free agency and draft that could have helped us? Just doesn't make sense. 

It's simple. They wanted to see if he'd ever develop to the point where he'd be able to perform that way 
(the London game)  consistently. 

It would appear now that they have finally come to terms with that probably never happening. 

Personally -- I wanted them to draft a mid round QB last Spring (Peterman or Webb) to take over after the bye week if Bortles flames out.  They were apparently more committed to giving Blake another opportunity.

I get they wanted to see if he had what it took, but they still should have brought someone in. They had numerous chances and still do.

Bortles hasn't really shown after last season that he was a considerable franchise QB, so the fact they didn't make moves says they are wishful thinkers, too much ego or Bortles has someone family member hostage.

Just like this team is held hostage.

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