Quote:Bortles has definitely put in the necessary hard work to better his game this offseason and it has definitely shown in game. His stock is pointing in the right direction and it can only get better with his progression. 

 

I feel like we have found THE quarterback that we need, who can take us to the next level. He is our FRANCHISE QB. Also, his national perception will change positively - and subsequently our team - but that is something that does not matter. Winning does.

 

Now let's work with the players around him to get our team where we need them to be. Playoff contenders.

 

Go Jags!

 

I would argue a big portion of his improvement has been due to the Offensive Line improvement & Ast HC done by Doug Marrone.  Imagine how much more improved Bortles would be if his LT didn't stink so bad, and if he had one healthy explosive WR talent like a Megatron (Calvin Johnson).  I do think his arm was spent as he had reported last year, and being a rookie QB can be over whealming as people will remember that even the great Peyton Manning had a rough rookie year.

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