I remember arguing pre-draft there was no reason to think that Bortles couldn't be just as good as Teddy.

 

I also thought he'd be chosen later.

 

I also thought Mettenberger might be the best QB in the class.

 

But back on Bortles. I remember watching his game VS the SEC (Scar iirc) and comparing to Teddys VS Kentucky ( a lesser SEC opp) and thought Bortles played better. Also the head to head matchup Bortles won. The division... and a bowl game I believe.

 

He's big, strong, and has improved quite a bit in a short time... he could be really good. Don't think you'll find a single post where I flamed the choice, though I thought it was early at the time (while also maintaining I don't know crap about diddly in comparison to an NFL GM)

 

But just as many were too quick to name this pick a bust and now must eat crow... We shouldn't induct this guy into the HOF just yet or anything.

Still... it is nice to be excited about Jags football again. And to be genuinely optimistic about the future.

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