Quote:Blake Bortles has more interceptinos than he does touchdowns and yet because he IS THE FUTURE of this franchise, fans will not go near him with any of the same critical comments you so easily throw at Toby Gerhart. Why is that I wonder? Could it be that fans find it so easy to throw Gerhart under the bus while remaining hands off on Bortles because Toby IS NOT the future of this team?  - One is a rookie playing the most important and difficult position in the NFL, the other is a 5 year vet playing running back where we've seen rookies (even undrafted rookies) come right in and make an immediate impact.  Mistakes are expected from a rookie but Bortles has shown a lot of positives also that give fans some hope.  Gerhart has shown that he is slow and misses holes, not much to get excited about.


 

 

even if Toby has a great rest of the season, there will be those calling for his removal from this team regardless. - If Gerhart has a great rest of the season I don't think anyone would call for his removal, if any did they'd be quickly dismissed for a dumb opinion.  This team is desperate for a running game, anyone that breathes some life into it would be welcome.


 

Perhaps in the end, The Jags are NOT the right team for Toby Gerhart after all. - Maybe the ZBS isn't right for him or maybe he is best as a 3rd down back.


 

I just wonder how these same fans would feel if it was a proven monster back like Adrian Peterson behind this line who was struggling (or hurt) putting up dismal numbers. Who would you be quick to blame then? - Peterson has a hall of fame resume so he would probably get more of a pass.  But, if you could see on tape that he was slow & flat out missing holes by the OL then I don't think
it would be much different.


 

I suspect you would be all over this Offensive line with your criticism - The offensive line has taken plenty of criticism this year
, deservedly so.


 

Denard had a great game last week, but remember............it was Cleveland. One game does not make a man's season. - I don't know anyone who is saying Robinson is the answer. I do know he's had the best game of a RB this season and deserves another shot.


 

It looks like the Toby Gerhart "haters" have already made up their mind about him no matter what happens the rest of the year. - If you're unhappy with 2.6 ypc average for the season you're a "hater"?  Gerhart has been an absolute flop up to this point, you can't argue that.  Maybe it's an injury.  I haven't made my mind up yet, I'm just judging on the body of work that's been presented so far.  As a Jag fan I hope Gerhart comes back and is the 2nd coming of Jim Brown!  But it doesn't look promising from what I've seen so far.