Quote:I think they've been pretty clear about what their expectations are.  When he's ready, he'll play.  It has nothing to do with how I or anyone else on this board WANT him to develop.  It has everything to do with the guys getting paid to make those decisions and their determination as to what they consider "ready" and what value they attach to allowing the line to develop to the point where they can protect their investment.  It has nothing to do with him being young.  It has everything to do with him having issues that he's going to need to work through, and how quickly he can accomplish that while also learning the entire playbook. 

 

I don't disagree with your assessment. I'm addressing those of us that believe he shouldn't play despite a possibility that he may be ready at some time. All I'm getting at is that being 100% in one camp isn't likely to yield the best results. 

 

This is a message board. I know it isn't about you wanting one thing or me wanting another thing. Our opinions are irrelevant when it comes to Bortles, so it should be obvious that we're only arguing about opinions--not to those that actually have the power to change things. 

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