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Blake Bortles Talks Future in Jacksonville, Getting Benched: 'I Put Myself in This Position'

Blake Bortles is taking the blame for the Jaguars naming Cody Kessler as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.

"I put myself in this position and I didn't play good enough," Bortles said to Michael DiRicco of ESPN.com. "Didn't win football games. Couldn't find a way to get it done. And when that happens, it's a business and everybody understands that. I don't think there's anything personal involved."

Jacksonville is currently riding a seven-game slump after starting the season 3-1. The Jaguars came into the season expected to be a Super Bowl contender after reaching the AFC championship last season.