One of the points I like most about this is what Caldwell said about him being their guy since October. I personally was adverse to Bortles before the draft because #1 I felt like he was a product of pre draft hype (because of his meteoric rise) and #2 Because he wasnt ready and I felt like we was going to start him from day 1.


But now


#1 Like you said Caldwell and all our scouts had this guy since October so like you said it was an overlooked observation earlier in the year and not a meteoric rise.

#2 They have said they will sit him for the better part of a year which I think he needs.


These 2 points are completely contradictory of the Gene Smith era in my opinion, which is what gives me hope.


Also like you pointed out, he met the 26/27/60 rule which I like.

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