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Between the pre-snap read, the audible, the in-play progression and the throw, it was a perfect performance by the third overall pick in May's NFL draft. ''We're excited about how he has progressed, '' offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch said Tuesday. ''I think it's a situation now where each day we are just looking for improvement, and he has challenged himself to get better every day. So, really I'm not exactly sure where I expect him to be, so he is doing well for where he is at. ''cheap Wholesale Jerseys online
Despite getting repetitions with the first-team offense in practice this week and a planned quarter of work with the starters at Detroit on Friday night, Bortles remains the backup. At least for now. Bortles' preseason play has earned high praise from coaches, teammates and fans, but it hasn't changed the team's belief that he's a work in progress. General manager Dave Caldwell, coach Gus Bradley and Fisch want to foster a pressure- and expectation-free environment around Bortles that allows him to focus on refining his mechanics, mastering the playbook and making a smooth transition from a college spread scheme to a pro-style system.