Even with all the progress made as a team in 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars still had to deal with both analysts and players mocking their starting quarterback. It was lazy analysis at best and did a disservice to Blake Bortles as he put together his most efficient season as a professional.
For a guy who most have already labeled a bust, it was a promising move in the right direction.
Albert Breer, the new purveyor of the Monday Morning quarterback, devoted part of his piece to the young Jacksonville signal caller, specifically citing some quotes from offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.