(05-26-2019, 01:10 PM)Jags Wrote:

(05-26-2019, 11:20 AM)Upper Wrote: ...

...so it'll come down to Foles. Does he improve on Blake by enough to leap the rest of the division which is much, much stronger now than in 2017?

If it came down to how much better Foles is than Bortles, I think we’ll be ok.  I’m not sure of Foles stats on footballs bouncing off the o-line or interceptions that bounce off receivers feet while trying to ground it, but I’m pretty sure Bortles has a pair of each.  

Being a little more serious, Foles is definitely more accurate and consistent than Blake.  I also don’t think teams will just stack the box and dare Foles to make a play.  Because he’s already proven himself.  I think teams will have a bit more respect for the offense.  I’ll keep expectations to a minimum but am hoping for some good improvement offensively.

The bolded is going to spark a very positive change IMO. 

Instead of the offense telegraphing run on first down 70% of the time, DeFilippo will likely present run looks that can easily turn into a quick pass to a receiver, back or TE. Combine that with a QB that can get the ball there accurately and on time, and that old defensive strategy of loading the box and waiting on a Blake mistake is out the window for our opponents. 

I hope it actually comes together that way.

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