(01-16-2023, 12:55 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

(01-16-2023, 12:37 PM)Inziladun Wrote: I think you're right. Trevor Lawrence has the "It" factor. Ironically I've always believed Bortles did as well, he never let pressure get to him and he always had a level head and demeanor while also was very sturdy, and available to play every game. He also couldn't throw the ball, unfortunately and made more plays with his legs than anything(look at his yards per rushing attempt, he was ranked only behind Michael Vick last I checked.)







Reason I bring up The Boat, is I think Lawrence similar in his demeanor, minus the drinking problem. But he has the mechanics to back it up. His throwing motion is clean and consistent, he's tall and lean/muscular, he's smart and he's marketable/attractive. The guy literally leaves no box unchecked and now after this game, coming out and playing like hot garbage. To come back and win the game and sing the praises of his teammates for never losing faith.. he's won this team, he's won this coach, he's won these fans.

Trevor Lawrence is our franchise guy. And we've got one of the best coaches in the league to lead him with a patient and motivated Owner writing the checks. It's surreal being in this position as a Jags fan. All we gotta do now is show up to those games, build an atmosphere at the bank and make other teams scared to come play here and let them handle the rest.

Bortles had this nervous twitch of touching his face and neck over and over during pressers which soured me on his internal confidence and leadership. I think there’s a significant difference between he and Lawrence in that regard.

You may be onto something there, I was mostly going off his actual play in the games. Say what you will about Bortles but he definitely didn't shy away from game itself when it came to that play off run in 2017. But all in all Trevor Lawrence is much better in all facets of the game in my opinion so its a moot point. Just trying to draw a distinction between having one aspect of what it takes but not the whole puzzle

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