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Blake Bortles Says You Can't Play QB in NFL Constantly Worrying About Mistakes

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has been the target of plenty of criticism since being drafted third overall in 2014, but he's not going to waste any time looking over his shoulder.

Last week, Bortles was benched in favor of backup Cody Kessler during a 20-7 loss to the Houston Texans. As he gets the start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, he isn't letting the possibility of losing his job affect his mindset on the field.

Bortles said on Friday, per ESPN's Michael DiRocco:

"You've just got to go play.