Quote:You told me to "stop" when I criticized bortles. I'm making a point that he isn't above criticism. He wasn't even scouted as a qb going into college, he was a tight end. He has issues, accuracy, footwork that he needs a lot of work on. That's all im saying. I can definetly see the jets getting Mariota, would suck.

 

I actually wasn't going for that since no player is above criticism, but you came out and said that he flat out sucks. Obviously, the NFL scouts, coaches, GMs, etc. disagree.

 

You haven't been keeping up with him then because his accuracy has been quite good so far (although I have to admit that his long range accuracy is a pleasant surprise since that was a concern going into the draft). His footwork was completely re-worked and the experts have noticed.

 

Who cares if he started out as a TE? That has very little to do with his ability as a QB (although it may explain his size, weight, and his ability to run). Every stop to think that he always had the talent to be a QB?

 

Every team needs a bit of luck to win in college, even teams like 'Bama. The 2004 Utah Utes are the only team that I can think of right of the top of my head that didn't need luck (they beat every team they played by at least 20 points).

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