Quote:He needs to play, so long as he's healthy enough to do so. He's pretty tough already, even at his young age. If he's able to go, I think it would be good for him to experience what it's like<i> </i>to play hurt.

 

In the future, when this team needs a win, even on a short week after being banged up pretty good the previous Sunday, I think his experience this time around will help. 

 

If he isn't ready from a medical standpoint, then pull him. But if the kid says he can go, and the doctors give their blessing, Blake Bortles needs to play in this game. This is his team now, and people have tried to dub him the next Big Ben, which he is fully aware of. Big Ben plays when he's hurt; lets see if the comparison is close or not on national television. 

 

Interesting take on it. I think Bortles will be able to play, but not as mobile in the pocket. What he needs to learn about playing hurt is how to compensate for that behind a terrible offensive line. But even if that is a problem, keeping him out would be worse. I know he is a tough guy and will do anything to play tomorrow night.

 

I beg to differ on not needing a win tomorrow. We need to win because it is nationally televised, at home, and against the Titans.

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