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Jaguars QB Blake Bortles looking to limit turnovers in 2017

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 01: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to pass during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Jaguars 24-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

  • Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles had a career year in 2015; his 80.3 overall grade was the best mark by a Jags QB since David Garrard in 2010.
  • The Jaguars' signal caller has had help from his offensive line; the group has ranked no worse than 17th in the league in pass-blocking efficiency since Bortles entered the league in 2014.
  • His deep passing declined in 2016, with a 1:7 TD to INT ratio on throws 20-plus yards downfield. He ranked last in adjusted completion percentage (23.5 percent) and passer rating (17.5) on deep attempts.
  • Since 2014, Bortles leads the league in batted passes (56), and is second in the league in interceptions thrown (51, one behind Los Angeles Chargers QB Philip Rivers).
  • He also leads the league in interceptions thrown when having 2.6 seconds or more to throw, with 29, since 2014.

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