(01-22-2018, 01:18 PM)JagFanFirst Wrote:

(01-22-2018, 01:12 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: He threw 4 or 5 passes well behind his receivers including coming up short on the late pass to Westbrook.  Westbrook clearly slowed down for the football and the DB was able to bat it. It's a TD if it's thrown two feet close to the pylon. 

I'm not sure why he's getting a pass on this from so many. He played pretty good, but he left some big gains and a TD out there IMO. 

His performance was the testbook definition "you can win with this guy, but he can't lead a team to the championship."
  It's a bit cliché - but he encapsulated that phrase perfectly with that performance.
 He played pretty but came up short Had he played "really good" they win that game even though there were several other factors contributing to the loss. 

In this league he's a mid-tier asset - but you've got to keep mining for an upgrade in the draft IMO.

At one point in the game, he was 13 out of 15 with a TD. What changed? Not Blake. For some reason, they took Grant out of the game. 
Also, I've looked at the last pass to Westbrook. It was right on the money. The safety made a great play. 
Blake has no help. None.  The OL didn't help him yesterday. God knows Fournette didn't. 
I don't have a problem drafting a QB next year - I'd love to see it.

I agree the line didn't run block well enough.  I agree Fournette didn't look the part of a high pick. I agree Blake looked sharp early on and the OC was mixing it up very well but then faltered. 

I do believe that when the all22 is out you'll see Westbrook slow his stride for that late pass. I'll happily admit I'm wrong if that's not the case.  I continue to root for Blake despite taking issue with his limitations. Like you - I'll have no problem rooting for him alongside some competition in camp in the summer.

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