The comparison wasn't meant to be literal. If you read the post you can see I was talking specifically about the OL (which Cam robinson bolsters consider his run blocking prowess) and Bortles.

Brandon Albert had a run block grade of 39, he was the 74th best at tackle last year. His overall grade was 42 (NFL average is 70)

JAX weapons aren't shite if Bortles can't get them the ball. Dude was at the bottom of the league in accuracy downfield. Teams are going to stack the frick outta the box if he doesn't improve. Teams like Arizona, Dallas, and NE saw some of the most stacked boxes in the league; no one is scared of 2016 Blake bortles or the 2016 version of those WR, for that matter

This isn't about Fournette at all. Dude is a stud. And I'm not even saying he's going to fail. The point I was making is, that OL has to get better, and Bortles has to be better. If that happens it can be dangerous

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Posted by Broken Ear Glen

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Posted on 5/2/17 at 5:16 pm to GynoSandberg

I hear ya. You're right, if Bortles continues to suck then the skill position may be mute. However, you still have to guard those guys. And just from a #s game if he's seeing 7 or 6 that is light years better than what Gurley is seeing consistently.

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Posted by Peazey

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Posted on 5/2/17 at 6:53 pm to Broken Ear Glen

quote:
may be mute.

Not trying to be a dick, but just an fyi, it's moot.

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Posted by litenin

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Posted on 5/5/17 at 1:59 pm to LSU4ever2002

I would think that Fournette may have a bigger upside with TDs and that McCaffery obviously won't get as many goal line carries.

In my league, we give 5 bonus points for 100+ yards rushing AND 5 bonus for 50+ receiving. McCaffery's receiving skills may give him the slight edge in my league.

On the other hand, Coughlin is attempting to transform the Jags into more of a power running team so Fournette could benefit from that commitment.

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Posted by LooseCannon22282

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Posted on 5/22/17 at 12:41 am to litenin

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On the other hand, Coughlin is attempting to transform the Jags into more of a power running team so Fournette could benefit from that commitment.

he needs to.

Bortles is I think 2nd in most interceptions thrown since 2014. And who knows how many more turnovers when you factor in fumbles???

trouble is teams are gonna key on Fournette a lot.. I mean you'd think they would right?

I think their Defense is gonna keep getting better and maybe have them in better shape to win games this year. Bortles has to bounce back though. If continues to be a turnover machine.. just look for garbage time points from Jag players mainly.

This post was edited on 5/22/17 at 12:43 am

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