Quote:exactly and let me be clear in not comparing Bortles to Manning... I'm just saying it's about perspective.

Thank you. There aren't and won't be too many Mannings in the NFL. God how I hated him when he came to town and flat out just made us look stupid. Never were we comfortable with a lead when playing him.

But the interesting thing is... He's not overly athletic. He doesn't throw a pretty ball. He doesn't have a huge arm. He can't rely on getting out of the pocket, even looking clumsy sometimes.

So. Why is he so good? The guy studies the game and loves it like nobody else. He has learned and keeps learning through constant film review.

I believe there can be another Manning, but this guy has to be all about football 365, 24, 7. Not concerned with individuality and a hunger to win and a quest for perfection... Which never happens, but makes the quest a continuous goal.


I now feel fortunate to have watched him perform here and witness one of the best ever...and am also glad he's out of our division.

Can Bortles be the next? Why not? But it won't be over night and his drive and ambition are the factor. He has the tools.

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