Quote:This isn't an argument, this a just a collection of facts and opinions. But I'll play along.


1) Bortles' best game was against the Dolphins, he still only managed to complete 54% of his passes. 2 TDs and 54% completion is not comparable to 4 TDs in a half at 81% completion rate.

2) Every QB in the league deals with drops, its part of the game. Are you counting the dropped INTs as well? How do you account for the fact that the Colt's lead the league in drops? Luck still managed to throw for 40 TDs despite that fact.

3) I'm not sure why the Titans receivers are relevant? Lets give Bortles the 15 added completions for the sake of argument. Does it change the fact that he barely managed 12 TDs while throwing 19 INTs (5 pick sixes)? Do you really believe that difference changes the overall trajectory of his outlook?

4) What's your point? He's also had catastrophic injuries and a coaching staff that doesn't support him. Regardless, what's the point?

5) Mariota was presumed to be even more raw than Bortles, but that didn't stop him from showing he can contribute based on raw talent alone.

6) I already referred to this in my previous post--the league has changed. The precedent has been set for players to come in and make an early impact. Or at least show consistent flashes of ability.

I'm not here to argue them. Of course they were arguments and they were coherent. It took me a few minutes to scroll through the thread and find the arguments. I even made it easy for You since some how missed them all. You don't have to agree with them. I'm not comparing Bortles to Mariota. You keep doing so over and over. I really don't care. Did Mariota have a better start to his career than Bortles? Absolutely. But I'm not concerned with 2014 Bortles. I'm concerned with 2015 Bortles. 2 game in. Both teams 1-1 and lots of football to be played. You love your guy and think he is superior to Bortles. Great! On to week 3.

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