Out of these options? Marrone, Hackett and Wash. I think Coughlin and Caldwell will still be here in 2019. But the only thing this staff can use as an excuse is two things right now.

1. A [BLEEP] ton of injuries occurred this year on offense. But that still doesn't excuse the inconsistency on defense. And injuries are apart of the game. Coaches have to make adjustments and figure that [BLEEP] out when personnel starts getting thin. And yes, most fans DO expect coaches to somehow make magic out of lunch meat.

2. Bortles was NOT Marrone's nor Hackett's choice at QB. Caldwell may have insisted that was the deal when interviewing candidates last year. I am not sure. But it's a fair argument if Marrone and Hackett want to use it.

And Caldwell / Coughlin chose not to go after a QB at a higher degree or level. They didn't pursue Keenum nor Cousins, which, in all honesty it appears to have been the right idea. Cousins was too expensive. Keenum hasn't really shined through that much in Denver. And then in the draft they waited until the 6th RD to take Tanner Lee which we all know how that ended. Outside of trading for Kessler they didn't do enough to push Bortles.

Bortles played well last year at times with a dominating defense that was stealing the football left and right. He did well in three play-off games. And he rightfully earned that extension. I don't fault Caldwell, Coughlin or anybody really in that front office for believing that Bortles had finally turned the corner and with him heading into his 5th year they felt confident.

Hell, we ALL felt confident when they hammered the Patriots at home. And then the [BLEEP] wheels came off in a fiery blaze of glory on offense in Kansas City.

And it's pathetic that they had to threaten his job last week in order for him to play mistake free football in London. So, we'll see what direction they go in next year. We still have half a season of football left to get through. If Blake can at least play like he did in London and they can get something out of Fournette, Hyde and Yeldon they should be able to win at least five or six more games this year.

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