Quote:I just want to ask jag fans a honest question about Blake not trolling. What concerns you more going forward his decision making or his mechanics?

 

I think this kid has plenty of talent but is staring down WR and throwing into triple coverage something that can be taught? Remember when Gabbert was 

here people said( most correct) that you can't teak pocket awareness, however can you teach mechanics and decision making? I remember when Leftwich 

was here no matter who worked with him he still had the windup delivery which never changed. 

For sure mechanics is something that can be taught and learned... but it requires both the effort and desire to do so. I'm not so sure if Byron had much of either. Decision making is more a byproduct of understanding the game and maturity gained under 'controlled pressure'. No one develops good decision making when their constantly running for their life! We'll be fortunate if Bortles doesn't develop some really bad habits (chuck 'n tuck...) as a result of such poor pass protection. 

 

So the answer to both questions is yes, mechanics and decision making can be taught or developed. What can't be taught is mental toughness or to put it another way... 'heart', or 'guts'. A quarterback can sometimes do amazing things even if he's lacking great ball skills but has bucket loads of heart. Nevertheless... mental toughness can still be turned into fear if a quarterback is allowed to constantly suffer the consequences of poor pass protection.... especially young quarterbacks.

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