The more I think about it, the 5th year option on Bortles is kind of Brilliant. Yes, it was risky if Bortles was a disaster but it allows you some options and security in the long run.

1. You avoid having to Franchise Bortles and getting into an awkward contract situation
2. If Bortles flops out, you can still draft a QB, keep Bortles at his rookie rate and either release him and eat the contract or allow said rookie to develop
3. This allows you to create a trade market to get some sort of compensation and contract relief if you can orchestrate any type of deal for him.

I've always felt that fans care too much about penny-pinching and saving money when they don't need to. Modern GM's are finance guys and Lawyers who pour so much into their analytics that Salary Cap is something to be aware of but still something to work around with some ease if they prepare.

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