Quote:Bortles is looking very good. Especially for a rookie QB with no offensive line. His decision making has taken a big step forward. Once we solve that protection issue I think the offense will take a big step. We've seen how bad any qb (Luck, Peyton, Rodgers, Brees) play when they are getting hit nonstop... Bad.


Defense is real close. A DE and FS away from being very good. Our LBs aren't great but not bad and Telvin is going to be awesome.


I'm actually pleased with the Baltimore game for the most part, outside of the OL we played pretty well. Rookie/inexperience issues with the red zone stalls and second half slowdown. Bortles made some GREAT throws, and a few just off the mark that could have been tds. This is what I expected this year though, being able to hold our own against a playoff team. And we've done that a few times this year. Last year I'm confident Bal would have destroyed us.