Quote:Welcome to the board! You are in good company because Denver was my favorite AFC team before I became a Jaguars fan and I could not stop liking the Broncos. I get picked on a lot for being a fan of both teams but know people are not trying to be mean about it. There are some other fans of multiple teams on this board, including the Ravens, Lions, and Seahawks. So never be afraid of appearing to be a troll.

 

So how did you become a huge Blake Bortles fan before his first NFL game? Did you watch him play at UCF the last three years?

 

Something does not compute. If you have been a Broncos fan 19 years, John Elway was not a rookie at the time because he was drafted by the Colts in 1983.

 

This is what I did in Week 6 last year: I knew the Jaguars had no chance of making the playoffs and the Broncos had no chance of missing them so I rooted for Denver to stay undefeated because the Chefs were also 5-0 at the time. But I wanted the Jaguars to play very well - no stupid penalties or mental errors, etc. - and wanted the final score to be closer than the 28-point spread. So I rooted for both teams, hoping the Broncos come out on top only because the Chiefs were undefeated.

 

Feel free to ask us anything about the Jaguars. We want you to know more about the other players than names and numbers.

Let me word this differently. The first QB I ever saw play the game that I liked personally was John Elway. When I first started watching football with my dad who was getting me into the sport he was getting me to root for the raiders. I was supposed to be a Raider fan, my dad loves that team "headscratcher" but he's the most die hard raider fan I know. However I saw Elway play and was amazed at how he threw the ball around. He was a tough gritty type player with a huge arm. I didn't really know the game back then as I was still young. I been a bronco fan ever since, never rooted for another team after watching Elway, even after Elway left us I stayed the course and remained a Bronco fan, somehow hoping that we find the next Elway. I've since given up on that dream but we got Manning and he's been fun to watch. Anyways what I meant was, watching Bortles play this preseason I got that same feeling I did as a kid looking at Elway play. I really enjoyed watching his game. I went back and watched some of his college highlights because I wanted to see more of him. The more I watched the more I liked. I know you guys on this board along with the long die hard fans been waiting and waiting and I'm happy for you all.

 

I really hope the Jags get back to winning. You cheer for a guy like Bortles and this city has been waiting and waiting for a winner. I'm from Louisiana and the situation you guys are in is much like the Saints. There were a lot of diehard Saints fans that waited and waited but the Saints never got over the hump, when they finally landed Brees and Payton they got over that hump and you felt good for the people that was watching Aaron Brooks throw games away with INTs and than laugh about it lol. I am hoping the same goes for you guys one day, hopefully not at the broncos expense but if it came to that I could live with it. You guys are off to a rough start and I don't expect Bortles to come in and save the season but what I am mainly looking for is that "It" factor. I want to see him in the pressure situations and mature week to week. He didn't do too bad when he came in at the second half last week. I'll be watching to see his footwork, pocket awareness and when he makes mistakes I want to see how he responds. I already know he can make the throws. 3rd down efficiency is another key area. I will sit and enjoy the ride and in the process get to know all the other players and coaches. It's not just a one man show I get that and to respect the fanbase and Jaguars organization I feel like I want and need to know everyone.

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