Quote:As good as Bortles is now, and even better in the future (most likely), his numbers will probably go down when this team finds a strong O-line and running game.


That doesn't mean that Bortles will "regress" or anything like that. It'll just mean that the offense will get more of their yardage output on the ground, and TDs will go to the running game and away from Bortles.


But that's a good thing IMO. If his numbers drop because of rushing TDs and rushing yards from other guys, this offense will be almost DEADLY.


Seriously, imagine if Fred Taylor, MJD, and their O-line had Bortles and the Allens with it. Geez, Unstoppable.


I don't expect any running attack at a Fred Taylor "elite" level. But if theses current guys start producing,, look out! Bortles numbers might suffer a little, except in the Win column.

Agreed completely, though a strong, turnover producing and drive stifling defense might offset that to a degree because he'll have better field position from which to operate, and with more leads, they will be even harder to defend.

 

Either way, I really like what we have in Bortles.

 

He is still very young.  Just turned 24 today.  Still has things to improve upon.  There are times he tries to do too much.  There are times he could be quicker in his decision making.

 

Those are things that come with experience...and a little more help from the running game.

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