Quote:I don't know why we keep making the argument that Bortles is good because he will be setting all these franchise records. That isn't saying much for the Jaguars. We are a young team that hasn't really ever had an elite quarterback. Brunell was decent in his day but would be nothing compared to what the standard is now. We were also much more run heavy in the past. Breaking franchise records is nothing in this city because of how young we are. Now, if Blake would be breaking records in more historical teams like Pitt, Dallas, Green Bay, or San Fran that would be different. But Jax? Meh.

 

This isn't to take away from his accomplishments. Obviously the guy is doing well in some areas this year. I'm just not saying he is this elite quarterback because he is breaking records held by our team.

 

I still believe Mark was the best QB we had prior to his knee injuries. The thing that people are ignoring is that...this is just a different NFL. Its a passing league now.

 

4000 yards used to be the benchmark for a good season. Two years ago, we had 9 hit that benchmark (with two going over 5k). Last season, we had 11 hit 4k yards with a 12th barely missing it. This year is a bit of a down year, but you still have Brady, Rivers, and Palmer.  Brees will probably hit it despite missing games.Eli might. Ben would have if he didn't get hit by injuries. Stafford, Blake, and Carr has chances too. 

 

When you have over 10 QBs hitting 4k, then that benchmark needs to go out the window.

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