Quote:I disagree. I watch pretty much all the games and when I watch blake he is definitely closer to top ten than to bottom 10 as we speak. I think the only thing that holds him back is the few mistakes per game that often lead to turnovers. Blake has been one of the better passes under pressure actually he just throws the ball so many times that he makes a few mistakes in there. That isnt excusable but no QB in the league can constantly play well throwing 50 times a game and not make a few bad throws. A guy like Rivers did it this week but even that didnt lead to a win and he has been in the league for a decade.

 

I should have used better word choice. I don't mean under pressure as in facing a blitz or a free rusher, I mean those moments in the game where the plays are the most meaningful in regards to the impact they have on a win or a loss. He only completes 40% of his passes on 4.2 YPA during the 4th quarter when the team is within a single score. Look at the Texans game and how he completely melted down in the 4th quarter. Or the OT loss to the Colts where he only completed 1/6 passes. He hasn't shown the ability to elevate the team and make plays when the team needs him most. In fact, he has done just the opposite and let the team down in those moments. No way a QB who cannot come up big in those moments is a top 10 QB in the league.

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