08-23-2014, 12:11 AM
Quote:No matter how many times you say it, these guys literally can't see past this season.
I hope you aren't this cautious in life in general, you would never leave the house.
Quote:No matter how many times you say it, these guys literally can't see past this season.
Quote:Thats the thing.. With Henne starting Bortles gets virtually no reps in practice except for those with the scout team. If he sits he's literally gonna be sitting and learning mental reps. I think he still sits but I don't think it will be for very long.
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note to self: head and wall don't end well.. but what the hell it's 5am
i can pull examples of people who started out my [BAD WORD REMOVED] and who are considered busts blaine gabbert etc, there are arguments either way and ultimately each qb is different
there is no sure fire development procedure
even if letting bortles sit makes next to no difference to his mechanics watching the game, going through plays and getting mental reps and learning from hennes mistakes can only help him.
I mean lets be honest today, we could be sitting with bortles having thrown two picks if things hadn't gone his way.
he was by no means perfect and with his work ethic I can only see time on the practice field improving him as a qb.
Added putting a more unified line in front of him and hence a more solid run game will only help and receivers with more experience and a better rapport will only make his transition to starter easier.
If we were superbowl contenders with a talent laden squad I'd be all in but we're not
we are a young team with potential. Why rush when waiting could create a better product for the next 10 years
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Quote:I hope you aren't this cautious in life in general, you would never leave the house.I don't think he's being overly cautious he just see's the bigger picture. Bortles was drafted for next year when the team is really improved but he's playing ahead of his time in a sense and he's making the decision really difficult on the coaching staff.
Quote:I don't think he's being overly cautious he just see's the bigger picture. Bortles was drafted for next year when the team is really improved but he's playing ahead of his time in a sense and he's making the decision really difficult on the coaching staff.
Quote:In a few minutes, ESPN's Sportscenter will have a discussion whether Borltes is ready to start.
Quote:Maybe looking at the bigger picture would be playing Bortles so the team is ready next year to win a championship...You don't get better by not playing.
Rodgers sat for years and he still wan't at his best until he actually played a couple of seasons
Quote:I don't even see how it's a discussion anymore, he's clearly physically and mentally ready. He's played at a high level every single chance he's been given. People go on and on about them changing his footwork but his footwork seems plenty good enough. His passes are on target and he makes throws and puts the football in places (multiple times now) almost every starter this team has had hasn't been able to do.For a long time, I would have argued against you.
I don't believe for one second sitting him all season as the team has alluded to is the best choice. Blake has continued to show us it isn't the best choice.
He will gain valuable experience in being able to take the reps in practice and learn on the field as a rookie. Had his play and performance not overly justified him being the starter I'd understand the teams stance. But that isn't what's happened. He's handled himself tremendously well and earned the opportunity to play week 1 and I have no doubt he's ready.
He won't play lights out all season if he starts and will go through ups and downs but I feel he's shown the capability to handle that aspect of the game. He exudes confidence. It shows in the throws he makes.
I know, these guys are paid big money to make this decision but that doesn't mean their decision is the best one.
Quote:You could be right but either way I really don't see Bortles sitting for too long.
Quote:For a long time, I would have argued against you.You would rather see Henne beat up behind a discombobulated line.
I'm not so sure I can, now, other than to say I don't want Bortles getting beat up behind a discombobulated line, and I'd rather wait until they got some continuity.
Quote:You would rather see Henne beat up behind a discombobulated line.Exactly.
Quote:Maybe looking at the bigger picture would be playing Bortles so the team is ready next year to win a championship...You don't get better by not playing.
Rodgers sat for years and he still wan't at his best until he actually played a couple of seasons
Quote:So what is the point? Does he really need the extra 2 weeks or whateverGives the line, running game and wideouts a few weeks to mesh. Makes it easier on Bortles.
Quote:For a long time, I would have argued against you.
I'm not so sure I can, now, other than to say I don't want Bortles getting beat up behind a discombobulated line, and I'd rather wait until they got some continuity.
Quote:Gives the line, running game and wideouts a few weeks to mesh. Makes it easier on Bortles.
Quote:I hope you aren't this cautious in life in general, you would never leave the house.of course... jeez... i resist [BAD WORD REMOVED] (seriously that is a ... fine breaking wind) for fear i may crap myself... doesn't everyone
Quote:<div>i get that but with bortles i feel the things you can't teach he has in abundance, pocket presence, intelligence and playmaking ability
Thats the thing.. With Henne starting Bortles gets virtually no reps in practice except for those with the scout team. If he sits he's literally gonna be sitting and learning mental reps. I think he still sits but I don't think it will be for very long.
Quote:I can understand that to a point.Nope.
However Blake has continued to show solid pocket awareness and the ability to get the ball out in the proper time. He has good athletic ability to not only roll out to avoid pressure but he has incredible ability to throw on the run. Am I the only one that notices the line play improving (or more, looking improved) when Blake is in?
Quote:Nope.Then he could be sitting until 2016 if that's the case. This team is likely to have new lineman again next season. The group is a huge weak spot.
Still...I want as much protection for him as possible.