(10-22-2017, 05:39 PM)Nikowho Wrote: Actually, in referral to last year, the Oline wasn't DREADFUL, as I recall....wasn't great, maybe, but wasn't the worst in the league. But in fairness, it's true, Blake didn't have a great running back to help take the load off of him. He had to throw the ball a lot. And in his defense, not too many young QB's in the NFL could handle that kind of strain. It's asking a guy a lot.

But with the whole 'playmaker' thing, I have to stick to my belief. He's a decent game manager, and there's NOTHING wrong with taht as long as he's consistent. 2015 is gone. 2016, I think we all saw the real Bortles. Asking him to throw a lot is going to be a problem.

Remember, this is the colts he threw against today. DO you think he would've played this well against a real baller defense? I think not. I like blake, man. I'd LOVE it if he succeeds despite everybody's criticism. But I'm not going to get my hopes up for that. He's shown flashes followed by disruptive bangs.

I think he can throw a lot with REAL coaches like Marrone and Coughlin. Gus Bradley almost ruined Bortles but Bortles is a tough kid.

Last two games, Blake is 41 for 61 passing (67%) with 3 drops.

Bortles can be great with a good OL and running game. He only has 5 INTs in 7 games and 1 INT was a fumble from the WR.

The combination of REAL coaches, improved OL play, and a stud RB have improved everything. We just need better WR play----Westbrook will help.

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