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Blake Bortles praised by current and former teammates

The first preseason performance of 2015 for Blake Bortles has started to draw praise from all over.

Jacksonville Jaguars second year quarterback Blake Bortles had a promising showing on Friday night in the team's first preseason game, wetting the fans appetite for hope and seeing more. There has been a lot of praise going around for the young quarterback from the media and coaches, but it's also starting to come from teammates and even ex-teammates.

"He's tough. Determined to be great. I think he'll be a superstar in this league," former Jaguars and current Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts said on ESPN 97.