Dave did his research.  He didn't see a franchise QB in the 2013 draft, and maybe there wasn't one in the 2014 draft, but he had the courage to see Bortles as a guy who wasn't quite there yet but probably would be a Top 5 pick if he stayed in college another year.  He had the size, athleticism, mentality, and work ethic, but needed some fundamentals and some polish.  Since Bortles came out this year, and Dave had a Top 5 pick which he likely would not have next year, it was time to bet the farm on a franchise QB.  He essentially took Bortles a year early, because that was the only way to get him.  The plan included bringing Bortles along slowly and giving him that extra year of seasoning he might need, in a low-pressure environment where he wouldn't be expected to start right away.  Dave is building for the long haul, and that includes building the QB position the right way.  When you have a great physical candidate like Bortles, you don't want to ruin him by asking to much too soon.  Building a better team around him will have a lot to do with his early success, too.  It's no good for the long haul if you have a great QB prospect but ruin his confidence or get him chronically injured. 

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