Quote: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.

 

This isn't limited to Gus Bradley.  Many coaches want balance.  You hear the same thing happening in Indi with Andrew Luck, in Tennessee with Mariota.  But you can't manufacture balance.  Going ball control (or the balance codeword) isn't the only answer to a quarterback being sacked too many times or making a lot of mistakes.  They went away from their strengths and now they are strong at nothing. Why not fix the defense and leave the offense alone.  That would have been better than this result.  Whatever they are doing is a mistake.  And when you say "they're" putting the cuffs on Bortles, who exactly is "they"?  My guess is this doesn't exclude coach Bradley.  

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