Quote:Caldwell is decent at figuring out ahead of the curve what players are about to hit a wall. He absolutely sucks at finding replacements for the players however. 

 

Eric, we have disagreed on somethings with Caldwell, but I agree with a lot that you say above.  Bortles however will be his ticket to keeping his job as GM.  I like David's openness and honesty.  For instance when he said he may have made a mistake letting certain veterans go.  Daryl Smith stands out.  Man, how much would he still be helping right now?!?!  Pot Roast...  Those two are the most frustrating.  He has hit and missed on free agents.  I like his aggressiveness, but question his risk taking on up and comers.  It has definitely been a mixed bag, but picking Bortles was a gutsy call and a surprise pick.  If he hits, which it looks like he may have, it will be the most important pick in our franchise since the 90's.

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