Quote:No, I'd say Bortles performance is every bit as bad as Gabbert's, and the numbers bear it out.

 

However...

 

QBR, like all QB rating systems, don't take the whole picture into account.  That's one of the reasons I usually don't pay any attention to it.  I have seen Gabbert's rookie season, and I've seen Bortles'.  There's good reason to be hopeful about our young QB.

 

I don't see how you come to that conclusion.

 

Bortles will stand in the pocket (occasional problem--rookie). He's far more accurate throwing deep. He's thrown for more yards. I suppose he throws more INTs, but the problems with the OL really take a toll on him. You'll gradually see Bortles rush throws and fail to step-up in the pocket after taking abuse all game. When he doesn't take as many sacks, he's routinely stepping-up and making decent throws.

 

This stat is pure garbage. 

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