Quote:You missed my point completely.  It's funny because the phrases "right time, ready to play, consistency, etc., are just rhetoric and mean nothing.  This isn't a math problem with an exact answer and there won't be a magic moment when he transitions from not ready to ready.

 

I'm not suggesting any deception on the part of the coaching staff.  I'm confident Gus will do what he believes to be in the best interest of the team and I'm OK with that.  I do think he was somewhat premature in naming Henne the starter.

 

As you point out, next week is the big audition, especially being on the road.  Ironically, the shortcomings of the O-line may seal the deal for Bortles.  If the Lions are able to bring pressure and he handles it well.....................how does he not become the starter?

 

Naming Henne starter was the right thing to do.  There are several threads that hit on this already.  It makes Bortles "take" the job by forcing their hand, ensuring he's earned it.

 

I'm not sure there's a better way to do it.  They aren't going to know Bortles gives them the best opportunity to win unless they make him earn playing time... which he has... and delivers when given the chance.  That's precisely what's happening right now.

 

He's on the path to earning the job, but he hasn't "won" it yet.  His time against the ones can pull him within striking distance, if not bring him even with Henne.

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