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Tagged: Blake Bortles (48 Results)

Andy Richardson: Preseason lies I'm tracking

It's July 5th and there's not much going on in the NFL. And much of what is going on is nonsense -- people saying things they don't mean, doing things that don't matter, and providing updates and answering questions that are short on actual information or answers. Maybe lies is too strong a word, but they're not absolute truths, either.   more »

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Jul
2

Jaguars offense has great expectations for 2018

Jacksonville offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has a quarterback in BLAKE BORTLES that has grown accustomed to his system and a second-year running back in LEONARD FOURNETTE who gained valuable experience last season. Hackett is expecting his offense to rise to new heights in 2018.

Source: Florida Times-Union

Apr
30

Jaguars add quarterback depth via draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars added quarterback depth in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft when they selected Nebraska quarterback TANNER LEE in the sixth round. With BLAKE BORTLES as theMore starter and CODY KESSLER as the backup, it will likely be a while before fantasy owners start thinking much about Lee. Less

Source: Florida Times-Union

Apr
25

Jaguars expect “big jump” from Bortles

Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone reiterated previous comments on Tuesday that quarterback BLAKE BORTLES needs to make a “big jump” after being rewarded with a new contract. While Bortles played with determination at the end of last season, expectations are that he continues to improve.

Source: NFL.com

Mar
29

Jaguars add Kessler as backup QB

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback CODY KESSLER from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday to fill the backup job behind starter BLAKE BORTLES. Kessler replaces CHAD HENNE, who left the Jaguars after six years to sign with Kansas City.

Source: Florida Times-Union

Feb
26

Jaguars sign Bortles to contract extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback BLAKE BORTLES to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2020 season. The Jaguars decided on Bortles over several free agentMore options, as well as various NFL draft prospects. The move will likely allow the Jaguars to upgrade at other positions, which may not have been possible had they pursued a free-agent prize such as KIRK COUSINS. Less

Source: Florida Times-Union

Around the NFL: Jaguars lock up Bortles

The same day that there was a report of the Jaguars possibly exploring other quarterback options, that report became obsolete. Jacksonville has given Blake Bortles a brand-new three-year deal, that ties him to the team through 2020. It seems like a good thing for his fantasy prospects.   more »

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Jan
30

Bortles had wrist surgery

Jacksonville quarterback BLAKE BORTLES underwent surgery on his right wrist on Friday to address a condition that kept him on the injury report all season. The surgery repaired a small tear and a full recovery is expected.

Source: ESPN.com

Jan
24

Bortles would be “thrilled” to remain with Jaguars

Jacksonville quarterback BLAKE BORTLES said this week that he would love to play for the Jaguars for as long as the team would let him. Within the next couple of months,More Jacksonville will need to determine if they sign Bortles to a long-term deal, let him play out his 2018 option, or move on to other options. Less

Source: NFL.com

Factoid: Passing inside the 10

I was poking around with some of the numbers – looking not so much at the conference championship games, but compiling numbers that can be used in research for the 2018 season (yes, we’re moving into that time). But as I look at passing performance inside the 10, the numbers might also shed some light on our championship games.   more »

Ask the Experts: Who has impressed or disappointed you most this postseason?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who has impressed or disappointed you the most this postseason?  more »

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Podcast: January 12 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff discuss new Bears coach Matt Nagy, then preview the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Sponsored by The Draft Kit (Super Bowl Props Game available now at DraftKit.com).  more »

Jan
8

Jaguars defense dominates while Bortles rushes for career-high

Jacksonville quarterback BLAKE BORTLES threw for just 87 yards in Sunday’s game against Buffalo, but he rushed for a career-high 88 yards to help the Jaguars win their first playoff gameMore since 2008. Meanwhile, the defense was dominant in keeping the Bills out of the end zone and allowing just one field goal on the afternoon. Less

Source: Florida Times-Union

Dec
18

Bortles leads Jaguars with Fournette out

Jacksonville rookie running back LEONARD FOURNETTE missed Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans with a quad injury. Fortunately for the Jaguars, quarterback BLAKE BORTLES finished with a career-high quarterback rating toMore lead the team. While the career-high was nice, fantasy owners were more impressed with his 3 touchdown passes and turnover-free performance. Less

Source: Florida Times-Union

Podcast: December 14 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 14, look ahead to Week 15 and scrape the bottom of the fantasy barrel to find one-week rental players for your teams. Happy holidays; get your Fantasy Index gift certificates today!  more »

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