(09-04-2023, 09:01 PM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(09-04-2023, 07:34 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Fans want their franchise QB protected

Shatley and Fortner gave up a lot of pressure last year 

Both rated terribly in pass pro grades and win rates. 

Watch any game from last year while focusing in the interior line- and count how many passing downs trevor couldn't step into a pocket to make a pass. It's gonna be more than you are probably thinking right now
Trevor's ability  to move around and Pederson's timely playcalling of quickly developing  pass plays made that line look much better than it is. 
Nothing wrong with hoping Fortner is better and Bartch is an upgrade, but it aint written in stone anywhere.

The line has been suspect at times, sure. But as for Fortner, he did okay for a raw rookie that plays such a central part of the offense. He had his ups and downs, but you didn't hear his name often, and less as the season wore on. He'll be fine.

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(09-04-2023, 08:56 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: Because he wasn't good.  At one point last season I was calling for him to be benched

Well, that's damning.

Gave Fortner a little bit of slack this summer after I read up on him more. Similar stance with Walker and Lloyd (limited playing time or no playing time at positions they're being tasked to play in the NFL). 

I was not aware that Fortner was just a one year starter at Center for Kentucky. He played guard for his first three years there. That's a tall order to have one year of experience at Center and then jump up into the NFL in the same position. 

I think he'll be fine as well.

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