(05-20-2018, 06:11 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(05-20-2018, 05:02 PM)leopold332002 Wrote: I promise you I do realize that but same time it's not like the team were winning games with the scores of 10 to 7 every week. They were 5th in scoring offense and take out the occasional defensive scores which was 8 the offense was 11th in the league which is pretty good. I'm not saying the offense don't need to improve on some things but let's not act like it was an anchor to the team and the defense was winning despite their contribution on that side of the ball.

The number of games that the defense played at a "championship level" vs the number of games that the offense played at a "championship level" was tilted pretty strongly toward the defensive unit being the more complete unit.
I fail to see a debate there. 

This thread is about what the offense needs to do to catch up. It's not about defending Bortles or the offense. Nor is it about demonizing them. 
The offense was capable and sometimes even great in 2017, but  generally just too inconsistent and unable to put away games a few too many times. 

If you have an opinion on how this offense could level up to match the defense, please express it.

I see three things needed for the offense to get closer to the defense in terms of effectiveness.

1.  Bortles needs to continue the level of play he displayed lare last season.  Generally speaking, during that stretch, Bortles took care of the ball, didn't force anything, and attacked downfield.  With another year in this offense, Bortles should be able to continue.

2.  The receivers need to step up.  It was amazing Bortles was able to produce as he did given the loss of Robinson and the reliance of lowly drafted or undrafted rookies.  But the youngsters played well.  Despite starting only 6 games or so, Cole caught pases for over 700 yards.  Westbrook played well too.  Now both have been in the offense and league a full year.  They added Chark, who should be able to stretch the field.  But the biggest key might be ASJ.  He has the physical ability to at least be a security blanket for Bortles over the middle, and likely more, if he is sober.

3.  The O line must run block more consistently.  Last year, the pass blocking gave Bortles very good protection.  However, despite the team leading the league in rushing, there were games, most notably the AFC title game, where the run game struggled.  Norwell should help in that area, but better run blocking will leave Bortles in better down and distance situations, not asking him to do the impossible.  That translates to better performance from Bortles, and when needed, more control of games by Fournette.

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