Quote:But was Gus Bradley whispering into his ear.  

 

Running game wasn't Olson's rhetoric when he first came on board.  We had an explosive offense under Olson.  And the next season they want to be ball control, but the running game got even worse.  Who's responsible for what?  Was it Gus who wanted the explosive offense, and Olson wanted ball control?  That doesn't sound right.

 

Yes, this is clearly about Bradley.  Having the most sacked QB in the league the previous 2 seasons had nothing to do with it.  It was just inept coaching by Bradley in particular, who was whispering sweet nothings in Olson's ear about running the ball no matter what.

 

Gimme a break.

 

They're trying to take some of the pressure and a lot of the beating off of Bortles to prolong his career.  Most every team in the league preaches balance on offense, and they look to find that sweet spot that allows them to be productive while keeping the defense on the sideline and eating up clock.  Ideally that's what you want from your offense. 

 

I'm not defending Gus the coach, but let's not spin this like he's doing something that goes against what is pretty much common practice around the league.  The play calling isn't on Bradley.  Olson has regressed as much as his QB has this year with the play calling.  That's on him.  They're trying to put the cuffs on Bortles to protect him and minimize mistakes.  I'm sure that's gotten into Bortles head because he's clearly pressing out there right now.

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