Quote:Lets see Teddy take one hit from Clowney...

 

Bridgewater plays a similar style to guys like Brees, Manning, and Brady. Drew Brees has practically started every game since he became a starter. Same with Tom Brady with the exception of one big injury that caused him to miss nearly a season. Same with Peyton Manning, who only got shelved late in his career with the neck injury. Brady is in his 15th season, Manning his 17th, and Brees his 14th season.

 

One of the biggest praise I hear from people is that Bortles plays like Ben Roethlisberger: He's big, he's mobile, and he stands tall and takes a hit while delivering a pass.

 

Roethlisberger has had seasons where he missed 4, 4, and 3 games...while being banged up in a lot more. He's just in his 11th season.

 

Another "big, strong, and mobile" quarterback is David Garrard...who dealt with injuries (and missed games, giving way to starts to Quinn Gray). He had back problems that ended his career far to short, regardless of how you feel about his ability as a quarterback.

 

Need another example of a "big, strong, and mobile" quarterback? Steve McNair. Despite barely playing his first 2 seasons, McNair was done after year 13. He had seasons missing 5 games, 2 games, 8 games, 2 games, and 10 games (though this last one was towards the end of his career...at age 34...albeit still at an age where Manning, and Brees are still going strong).

 

Yes..."big, strong, and mobile" guys can take a hit. But as these notable "big, strong, and mobile" guys have shown...they are also the type to take more of pounding than the "smaller, weaker, pocket passers"

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