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1 reason every NFL team can win the Super Bowl

By Andrew Garda

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a team on the rise, but if they have a chance to get into the playoffs and perhaps win a Super Bowl, it’s because quarterback Blake Bortles takes a big leap forward in 2015.

The Jaguars nabbed their franchise quarterback (after moving on from the Blaine Gabbert Experiment/Meltdown) and between that draft pick and now, have also added what could be some key pieces for him to take that leap forward.

Last season they drafted Allen Robinson and Marquise Lee, both of whom have a lot of talent, if Lee has struggled to remain on the field. They will be important weapons for Bortles to utilize and keep the chains moving.

The team also added former Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, another potential big weapon. Of course, you cannot expect Thomas to be exactly the same player he was when Peyton Manning was throwing him the ball. However, Thomas is an athletic ‘move’ tight end who can stretch the field and create some extra yards after the catch.

So Bortles has the tools—now he needs to use them.

The second-year quarterback showed a lot of promise last year, but had some rookie issues he needs to overcome. The biggest challenge for Bortles is turnovers. He has a strong arm and no fear of challenging defensive backs, but needs to be wiser about when he should and shouldn’t do it. His 17 interceptions are too much, especially compared to just 11 touchdowns and he needs to take better care of the ball.

Bortles looks like the real deal—which has to be a relief for Jaguars fans—and if the Jaguars have a shot at a championship, it’s because he takes himself—and the team—to the next level.

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