Once a play is called Bortles can change or tweak a play based on how an opposing teams defense lines up or shifts. Once a play is called and Bortles starts the play he can go through his read of defense movement and change how play ends up. I think most people know that but I don't think fans have a clue to the amout of details. NFL players who have been playing for years make multiple mistakes every week and they know the intricate details of offense and defense. There is probably only 3% of fans who understand BOTH offense and defense much less play calling and assignments options based on how both are lined up at as teams line up. That is why both current and former players and coaches rarely make the mistake of verbalizing what Bortles said even though all of them think and know it. Because it is true. Bortles is too honest and should not have said it because it doesn't come across well.

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