I figure this will be a viable topic moving forward - so I gave it a thread.  

 

Many of us have hashed this out in various threads over the course of the season.  I've been clear that Fisch occasionally baffles me with a call or two that I don't like - but I think he's been handicapped by a struggling line and a ton of rookie mistakes. 

 

DiRocco (ESPN beat writer) agrees.  When asked if  the Jags need a new OC:

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@ESPNdirocco: No. Firing Jedd Fisch would be the worst possible thing to do for Blake Bortles. You would be asking him to learn a new offense in his second season. That's a great way to ensure that a young quarterback will struggle. The only game this season in which I thought Fisch didn't do a good job play-calling was the second Indianapolis game. The problems with the offense are mainly due to youth and inexperience, not play-calling.

 

 

Quote:@ESPNdirocco: Fisch has been an assistant coach in the NFL for 11 seasons and has been an offensive coordinator in college for three seasons, including two at Miami. Yes, he's still growing as a play-caller, but there is no lack of confidence in Fisch by Gus Bradley or anyone else in the building.
 

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<p style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">While I have taken issue with 3 or 4 of DiRocco's positions this year - I'm with him on this one.   


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<p style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">While I think play calling has factored in to the problems in a few games, I see how they are trying to groom the kid and milk blood from a stone with this offensive line. I think it's 85-90% a youth issue.  ( at QB, WR and O- Line) 


<p style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">And, yes, changing offenses would be a stumbling block for Blake.  

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