Quote:I think there's a strong sentiment in that locker room to not repeat the same mistake that the former staff made. If you look back to 2011, the situation is fairly similar. Gabbert showed enough promise in preseason that David Garrard was let go, with Gabbert moving to #2 behind McCown. After a semi-successful game 1 by McCown, things fell apart in game 2 on the road against the Jets (where we lost 32-3). That staff put in Gabbert in late in game 2 and he showed enough to make him start game 3.

 

That's no different to this year where Henne did OK in game 1, then played horrible in game 2. Now, we're talking about throwing Blaine Blake in to the fire.

 

Granted, from what we've seen of Bortles, he's the exact opposite of Blaine. He seems to relish the challenge of the game, rather than shrinking from it. That said, this staff has talked about the Blaine situation and not wanting to repeat it. I think Chad needs one-two more games like yesterday before they pull him.