Some thoughts here...

First off, the Jag's don't have to 'tank' to lose to the tacks. We've done it once already this season.

Second; if Bortles were put on IR the net effect would be the same as tanking, and both the tacks and the horns would know it. All they would have to do is stack the box... game over.

 

Given that our offensive line is pathetic, we risk undue injury to Bortles every time he goes on the field. What's more, he's starting to show signs of panic... running into rushers. This is because he is too often under pressure. This is part of what went into ruining a very young former rookie quarterback here (he who shall not be named...). Putting Bortles on IR isn't what we would want, but sticking him out there behind a JV offensive line isn't helping him develop good habits either...

 

I also have to say that the veterans offensive players aren't helping much either. Mercedes Lewis and Cecil Shorts... this means you.

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