Regarding Fournette, I think the offense coaches are trying to go against the grain of current trends, but didn't prepare this team for what seemed like inevitabilities.

If you want to be a true power run team, sure, but you need better run blocking over the past 16 games or so (including last year and playoffs).

They to be consistent in that identity and have a trusted back up RB that fit Fournette's style in case of injuries. If that back was not there, they needed more flexible playbook that does "limit the team" when Yeldon, Grant or other similar style runner is in the game.

Maybe they trusted Bortles would improve his consistency, but it does not feel like they had 3rd or 4th option/plan thought out.

I think these frustrations lead to issues with a first round pick at DE in Taven Bryan. He was selected instead of getting more depth/options on the offensive line that has underperformed in the running game and been killed by injuries. They did not get another rookie RB later in the draft. It is not a horrible argument, though in hindsight, as predicting injuries is always tough. However, the team did have a let go a few decent DL players on cut days and have had questions about virtually every OL and RB since camp started. I know most of the rookie OL are not contributing either.

It may still be the best pick when things are all said and done in a few years, but if you are viewing this year as the real make-it or break-it year, it could be viewed as luxury or wasted pick.

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