Its hard not to get overly excited.  The guy has looked great.  He has really only had a few bad plays or throws here or there but most QBs do.  And considering he is a rookie it's even more impressive.  


His arm has been much better than I thought.  And thats with him looking somewhat flat footed at times when throwing.  He doesnt shrink in the face of pressure.  He can adlib a little... like the pass last night where the play was going to the right, he juked the defender, and then threw back to Todman.  

 

I'm still okay with Henne getting the start week 1 because I really dont have high hopes for the season.  I'm just hoping for some games in December where we still have legitimate wild cards hopes... only 1 or 2 games back.  But if we get off to a slow start... 0-3, 0-4, I'd be stunned if Bortles doesnt play.  The game doesnt look too big for him.  And he doesnt look like the kind of guy who would be ruined or set back in his development by playing early.

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