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Jacksonville Jaguars need to let Blake Bortles throw it early if he is going to start

Zero.

That’s how many times Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone wants to throw the ball per game this season.

While he was being a bit tongue in cheek, it’s clear Marrone wants to turn the Jaguars into a running team.

Zero,” Marrone replied when asked how many times he wants Blake Bortles to attempt a pass each game. “I’d like to run the ball every play. I want to go back to the old way. I want to change the game.”

The sentiment makes some sense – the Jaguars are allegedly going to have a much better defense this season and a strong running game has always been the best complement to a good defense.