(01-18-2018, 10:44 AM)Rico Wrote:

(01-18-2018, 10:39 AM)FBT Wrote: I doubt they've made any decision yet, but it's probably trending toward an extension based on how he has handled himself both on and off the field during this run.  You can trash Bortles for a lot of stuff, but at the end of the day, he has contributed to getting the team where it is right now.  If they somehow manage to get through this weekend with a game left to play, I think that probably seals the deal.

I would expect to see the team exploring their options in the draft, and they'll still need to be a player in free agency to find an upgrade at backup.

I think something that everyone is glossing over is that his teammates really seem to respect and like the guy.

I think that’s getting a good bit of play in local media, and it has come from both players and his head coach.  That will no doubt be a factor, and I think their support actually bolsters Bortles confidence.  We haven’t seen him regress after bad play in the manner we did last year.  He has rebounded nicely from bad situations. That’s a good thing. 

If the playoff run continues beyond this week, it’s going to be impossible to justify moving on, that’s for sure.

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