Quote:We bunched the line as well and limited the pass patterns as well.  In fairness on the pick 6, there were 4 receivers running routes but only the TE releases down field.  I didn't like the route concept on the play and Yeldon ran a sloppy route as well.  He is a rookie of course.

 

The preseason had the benefit of the defense not game planning but the plays "looked" crisp and more than stacked boxes and short routes. 

The preseason also gave young players the benefit of additional reps.  Yeldon was so limited in the preseason that sloppy route running isn't a surprise. 

 

The pick 6 was a frustrating thing to watch, especially because Bortles clearly tightened up a bit afterward.  We need him to get past his mistakes and move on more quickly.  Otherwise we're going to see faith in his ability to lead this team evaporate.  Fortunately for him, there won't be a QB controversy here.  Even at his worst on Sunday, not a single person howled to put in Henne, which is nice.

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