Quote:I said this exact thing when i checked the draft breakdowns when Bortles first started to rise up draft boards. He isnt scared like Gabbert but he does react to phantom pressure and his mechanics go from meh to "nope" quickly once he isnt able to hit his first read.

 

Tons of one read and short throw to screens and flats as well which should sound familiar. Sad thing is Bortles doesnt have the arm strength that gabbert had.

 

In Bortles defense he doesnt curl up in the pocket and will take the shot to deliver the ball.

 

We know this is wrong now, too.  Not chipping at Ninja, but we've seen that he does multiple reads and makes good passes into tight spaces in a very brief moment to make the decision.  To wit: this.

 

Anyone see the interview with his dad during the Tampa game?  Seems like a solid, no nonsense, blue collar guy.  Blake comes with good pedigree for this game.

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