Quote:What makes this even more relevant is that Terry was granted the same patience.

 

A historical perspective, since few here were around then (and many of us too young to remember, who were)

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rememb...ng-qb-job/

 

It's just a lot easier to argue for you when the team is 19-4 over the last two seasons despite having pedestrian production.  Bortles has an uphill battle, and that's part of what Terry is saying. Having the help he did, helped Terry while he grew into the position.  Blake certainly doesn't have the talent around him Terry had, which is why Terry is pointing this out.

 

 As someone who is old enough to remember what transpired with Terry Bradshaw in the earlier years of his NFL career,  what you mentioned helps illustrate how much the NFL has changed since the 1970s when it comes to patience with QBs.   Back then,  it was assumed that the developmental process for a QB would be lengthy.  These days,  if you aren't contributing at a winning level by your 2nd season,  many are ready to write off the QB.  Very few QBs today have the luxury of being able to learn from the bench like Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers.   It's unfortunate for Blake Bortles and the Jaguars that he was thrown into game action by necessity earlier than he was truly ready.  

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