Quote:I keep hearing an excuse that Monroe was gone, his contract was up. Good players get new contracts,and there is always a franchise tag, so there is no hard factual evidence he could not be resigned. The fact is we had two left tackles which seemed to play into it more than money.

I realize everyone is on a buzz about our new qb and any negativity is frowned on at this time. However one of the reasons given on Bortles starting was the Jags did not want to start Bortles behind this porous OL, and as a unit allows our new FA RB 2 yards a carry. We can't seperate the moves made last year,and the lack of moves, from the success our new backfield will be having the rest of this years season. The topic and trade when made may have faced criticism or applause, its effect is still very much in play.