Quote:I don't read it that way. Kid reminds me a lot of roethlisberger and is anti Gabbert IMO

 

But when they cite measurables as one of the first reasoning for why he likes him....

 

While I agree that Gabbert and Bortles were different styles in college, I got the same underwhelming feeling when watching his play in college. 

 

Potential? Sure. But Gabbert also had the same sort of "potential" and a lot of it was based off of the measurables and chalk talk. 

 

 

I dunno, I would feel less apprehensive if measureables weren't one of the first thing Caldwell used there to trump the pick up. Accuracy/ ball placement/ quick release; perfect mechanics/ command of the position/ pocket presence should be the amongst the main reasons you draft a QB, not measurables. 

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