It's as simple as this: the defenses TL faces are far smarter, complex and crafty than anything he saw at Clemson. The great QB's are not great because of their physical gifts (although these are always important) but because they can read the game as well as any coach. They know the defenses they face like the backs of their hands and can see the opportunities before the ball snaps. The Jags struggle offensively, particularly as the season progresses and oppositions defenses get more cohesive by playing together, because TL can't yet direct the receiving corp and they can't play absent his direction.

The huge advantage rookie QBs have on teams like NE is that everyone on that team already knows exactly what to do. The QB can slot in, make a few simple decisions and know that his WRs will be on the same page. Here, not so much. A lot of progress required.

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