If it were an exact science Tim Couch would have a ring and JaMarcus would still be playing. So much depends on the situation the player is placed in and his supporting cast. Every year we hear about size and accuracy or poise or pocket presence or leadership ability or my favorite how a guy can make all the throws. Bortles has shown he has potential and deserves to be in the conversation, but one could argue where he goes has almost as much to do with how successful he will ultimately be as anything he does in the gym or film room.

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