Quote:I know how long ago Blaine was traded, and i personally was ecstatic when I heard the news. I've found myself looking at old jags highlights on YouTube (2011-2013) And I was recalling on how dirty this organization did Garrard. Sure he didn't live up to his massive contract, and he had issues staying healthy, but i think they truly realized what a mistake they made by going for Gabbert instead of sticking with David.

 

Back to the point though, I'm thrilled that we can start an NFL season with someone like Bortles, where you don't have to worry about him getting scared and flinching in the pocket, or just straight falling down, checking off every throw, etc. Even if he ends up being mediocre, its nowhere near as painful as watching Blaine.

 

So how glad are you that we gave up on Blaine before his Rookie contract even ran out?

 

The organization didn't do Garrard "dirty."  He was a disappointment, and he was hurt.  They made the decision to move on because the determination had been made that they had his replacement on the roster, and they could get the same level of output from the journeyman they'd brought in to be his backup.  Turns out they were wrong on both assumptions, but they weren't wrong about Garrard.  He never played another snap in the league, so keeping him here would have done nothing but eat up more cap space. 

 

Regarding Gabbert, I'm not sure why some here feel the need to pick at that scab.  He's been gone for a while now, and teh team is better for it.  Nothing about that is going to change as time goes by. 

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