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Gus even admitted that it isn't a coincidence that suddenly we blocked a little better and receivers made plays.

Quote:It seemed to me when Bortles stepped in the other offensive players were trying a little harder to make plays. Or maybe I was seeing things because I was roasted pretty good after the first half sunshine. Either way I was glad to be there to witness his first NFL playing time. Well worth the sunburn.

They were. And Bradley even said something about that himself. The defense even played better after he came in.

Quote:Gus even admitted that it isn't a coincidence that suddenly we blocked a little better and receivers made plays.

You don't say

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some posters dont believe that a QB is able to do this

 

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Is there any where to watch all of Blake's passes from today's game?

I see lots of shoot outs in the future between Bortles and Luck for years to come and it is going to be so fun to watch.

I wasn't a huge fan of the pick, but he looks special. Big, rocket of an arm, very mobile, great vision, and absolutely fearless. 

He can throw, he can run and he has intangibles (leadership, instincts, composure) that you can't teach.  He is going to be a stud in this league before too long.

Quote:some posters dont believe that a QB is able to do this

 

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Well, if Gus said it in his press conference, then we'll all be on the same page again.

Quote:I wasn't a huge fan of the pick, but he looks special. Big, rocket of an arm, very mobile, great vision, and absolutely fearless. 

 

Who did you think was a better quarterback in the draft?

 

Gus Bradley said even if Jadaveon Clowney was available, he would have picked Blake Bortles. That means Bortles was the BAP at #3.

I remember watching a Blake Bortles interview during DARFT time thinking, "If I'm basing this off this one video, this looks they are interviewing a 10 year veteran pro-bowl NFL QB right now."  

 

But then I thought, it's just an interview, so it doesn't mean anything.  

Quote:I remember watching a Blake Bortles interview during DARFT time thinking, "If I'm basing this off this one video, this looks they are interviewing a 10 year veteran pro-bowl NFL QB right now."


But then I thought, it's just an interview, so it doesn't mean anything.

Wow... I thought the same way haha

I wasn't a fan of the pick at the time, but I'm happy to be wrong. It's still early to judge him, but he consistently makes plays in spite of a lack of quality players around him. He hits players in stride and puts the ball into tight windows. He uses the whole field. So far, he looks a lot better than any young QB I've seen in a long time.

"Transcending player" in only a half of football?  How do you figure that?  Transcending players are Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady.  Bortles will have to have at least 10+ years of phenomenal quarterbacking in order to be considered in that category, much less only a half of a blow out football game.

 

He "looks a lot better than than any young QBs" you've seen in a long time, including Cam, Luck, and Wilson?  I understand it was a nightmare to witness Gabbert play, but can we all stop with the rookie worshipping? 

 

Five years ago, the same was said about Bradford by Rams fans; four years ago, Bucs fans said the same about Freeman; three years ago, Redskins fans said the same about RG3.  And I'm sure four years ago, some Jags fans said the same about Gabbert.  Can we at least wait until year three to declare whether or not Bortles can be a legitimate franchise QB, nevermind a "transcending player".

Chosen one.

I don't know about "transcendent" - but he's definitely a rare talent.  His ability and willingness to run coupled with his ability to extend a play while keeping his eyes downfield are definitely notable for a rookie QB.  The thing that keeps impressing me is his ability to just flick the ball 30 yards - while on the run - into a fairly tight window.  If that keeps up/develops, he could surpass the Rothlisberger comparisons. 

Quote:... this looks they are interviewing a 10 year veteran pro-bowl NFL QB right now."  

  

 

He's so comfortable under pressure - they might have to come up with a different nickname for the QB in Atlanta.  :teehee:

The play where he avoided Werner and threw to the fullback was unbelievable.


No way Henne wouldn't have been sacked

Bortles doesn't have LEAD FEET like Gabbert and Henne.  When he takes off he gets moving fast. 

He's no Gabbert, at least that part is confirmed.