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.

 

A quarterback breaking that mark in year 2 is pretty impressive.  We have thrown the ball enough and had some prolific offenses in the past so for him to put us in that position with receivers as young as they are, and an offensive line that is not top notch is pretty impressive.

 

Kane made many good points following your post as well....nobody is saying he is elite here, we are saying he is pretty darn good and has a chance to be really good.  When I read crap threads like this and hear idiots at games saying they should put in Henne I worry about our fan base.

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