I am perfectly fine with this going into 2017. We saw an improvement in the ground game under his play calling during the tougher stretch of the season defensively. And that was with a revolving door occurring on the offensive line between a few positions. This also enables Hackett to focus on more of his ideas with what he thinks may work better for his personnel.

 

Bortles seemed to have better QB ratings and completion percentages under Hackett compared to Olson as well. The ultimate key this off-season will be Bortles' going back to the drawing board to work on his fundamentals and foot work again. We certainly need Robinson to improve his catching ability. Just need Hurns and Lee to stay healthy as well. 

 

If we can get the 2015 Offense coupled with the 2016 Defense this is a team that should be flirting with a minimum of 7 or 8 wins in 2017. And I think that's a fair expectation. And I feel that's pretty much what Coughlin laid out for this organization the day he took the VP position. I am still going to hold back some of my excitement until I see what happens with free agency and the draft. 

 

But so far I like virtually every coaching move they've made with this staff with the exception of Jerry Sullivan being let go. 

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