Quote:jagibelieve...

 

I understood your point completely.

 

I included Lee in the discussion for a few reasons:

 

1.  It looks like he will miss that Carolina game;

 

2.  He was drafted relatively high (early-mid second round just last year) with the idea his speed can help Bortles and the offense.

 

While he has had difficulty adjusting to the NFL and has injury issues, I don't think the team has completely abandoned him yet. 

 

I can understand your reluctance to put him in the same category as Thomas.  Thomas has produced at a high level in the NFL.  Lee hasn't yet.

 

But I think he still has the speed that can potentially help this team, and I think the offense will miss that speed.

 

Can it possibly be productive without these guys? 

 

Yes.

 

If the team can keep Bortles upright and run the ball, I think with the personnel currently healthy on the offense, the offense could be productive if what appears to be Bortles' ascent into future elite passer is legitimate.

 

But without Thomas and Lee, it can be a little more daunting.