Quote:The good thing is, this is Bortles' 3rd season, so he is under contract for next year, and if we pick up the 5th year option, that's 2 more years to figure out if we have to give him the big contract or not. As of today, I would for sure pick up the 5th year option. I think it's worth the risk, and if he has a good year next year, and we haven't picked up the 5th year option, we will have to break the bank to re-sign him, with the risk that he'll decide to go into free agency. So, definitely we need to pick up that 5th year option. I want that extra year of evaluation with the chance to negotiate at the end of year 4 without a gun to our head.

Indeed Marty. I was more so wondering is he going to be the starter in 17? If so, would it be a real upward incline or a here-and-there output, which would be a waste, with 5th year option moot. Or, would they bring in a new guy, which changes the overall texture of the O, and again 5th year becomes a non issue. How much trust do the Jags have in Bortles to man the ship in 2017? Prime order of business for the incoming staff. Are you looking for an upgrade or competition? Uncertainty at QB is not an enviable place to be in.

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