Quote:Folks need to keep in mind that the original intent for Bortles was that he would spend his rookie season watching, learning, and focusing on his mechanics.  As it turned out, that didn't happen, and he was tossed into the mix far sooner than anticipated.

 

An interesting point from the article that I think most people were frustrated by last year, and it most definitely contributed to the fact that Bortles started to suffer from fatigue late in the season, and this allowed bad habits to reemerge in his mechanics.  We didn't run the ball enough.  Fisch was so determined to focus on the passing game that he almost completely abandoned the rushing attack.  28th in the league in rushing attempts while also having the 6th best YPC average in the league?  It's really no wonder Fisch is no longer here.  Had he actually run a more balanced attack, it would have taken some of the pressure off of Bortles as a rookie.

 

It's water under the bridge now, and it really doesn't sound like Bortles was ruined in the same manner Gabbert was after a disastrous rookie season.  Bortles seems to have a better mindset about adversity and how he deals with it.  I am highly optimistic that Olson, despite his lack of production in Oakland, will probably be a really good fit with Bortles.  Having more talent around him SHOULD prove to be a good way to set things up for Bortles to succeed.  If he struggles with all of these weapons on the field, and an improved line in front of him, then it was a bad pick.  I don't see that happening.  I have a good feeling about where things are headed, and Bortles is key in this team turning things around quickly.  I think he makes significant strides this year.

 

Agreed to all said.

 

Yes BB5 was drafted to sit out the 2014 year but we needed his services. I also agree that Fisch didn't scheme to the strengths of the offfense let alone BB5's strengths. I feel that the new offensive regime will taylor to the strengths of the offfensive players such as the defensive scheme. I'm excited to see the finished results w/respect to the progress of learning the offense and applying the teachings on the field.

 

Go Jaguars...

 

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