Quote:Just a thought, could Gipson help improve Blake's game? Could just practising against a proper ball hawk, rather than a pseudo linebacker/corner, further hone Bortles' abilities and help reduce the interceptions?

Absolutely.  I have previously argued I think the infusion of talent on the defensive side of the ball will make Bortles and the rest of the offense better.

 

Perhaps knowing the negative possibilities, he might be less inclined to force a pass downfield.  With the tighter coverage our corners can provide as compared to years past, Bortles might have to go further down the progressions and check down some.  Or against tighter coverage, he will have to be more accurate in practice to complete the same pass. 

 

Our receivers will have to work harder and more effectively to get open in practice than they had to in years past.   In terms of the quality of opponents, games should be relatively easier for them.

 

I was thrilled Gipson was signed by us.  This is one of the many reasons why.

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