(11-17-2017, 11:58 AM)spacecoastjag Wrote: (11-17-2017, 11:49 AM)JackCity Wrote: He really is a great dude and alot of fun when he's on his game. He's tough as nails and think he'll be in the NFL for years and years. I could see him be a Josh McCown type that spots starts for multiple teams and has some success.
I'm still on the boat about the pros and cons of him coming back next year. I wouldn't want to waste another year of this team, windows can close in the space of an offseason. Just depends how we attack the position.
You said you talked to Bortles agent ( you didn't ) and Murray (you didn't ).
I never said those things ever. Not once. Try reading comprehension. Everything I was told was through a third party. Jags were very interested in Latavius through Coughlin talking to his friend George O'Leary. Jags didn't feel comfortable offering him much money coming off an injury. Big deal.
(11-17-2017, 11:53 AM)Kane Wrote:
OK Mrs. Bortles.
I see you just want to argue... so let's argue.
You don't know what will happen in next week, much less in April or May. So your guarantee ain't worth 2 dead flies.
Also... I said the more the season goes on the more I can see Bortles being here and them drafting what I would consider "insurance" in the 2nd or 3rd. We're no so devoid of talent anymore that we'd expect a 2nd or 3rd rounder to necessarily be an immediate starter. We could still address OL or WR or TE in round 1 and 3 (if QB goes round 2).
However... it's still very possible that with Bortles big cap hit and the mounting injuries to OL and WR that we might have to shell out some CAP ched to make those positions fluid or improve... If TC and/or Dave REALLY like Baker or Mason or Rosen... I could see them making that move too.
But I won't guarantee anything... cuz I'm not an idiot.
Bortles is the best QB in the division this year without a #1 WR and with a so/so OL. Go ahead....eat crow.
That's like saying he's the best looking fat chick (sorry fat chicks).
That's like saying he's the cousin you like kissing best...
It's like... it's like....... not that good.
Bortles is was and always will be a "good not great" QB.
Which is fine... as a stop gap... or journeyman... not as a franchise QB.
You move on before you get trapped in a contract he doesn't deserve and causes issues keeping the real talent on the team.
I'll eat crow when Bortles puts this team on his back and wills them to a victory in a game we shouldn't win.
I'll eat crow when/if there is a time to. But it certainly isn't right now.
The team is winning in a multitude of ways. But few of the wins are on what Bortles has done. Granted he's had a couple good games. But he's been dragged to victory by this defense more often than not.