Quote:On 3rd and short though.... while Bortles is pretty bad at about 43 percent, Mariota is utter crap at 28 percent.


 

 

The ALEX rating itself is rather telling here too where Bortles is ranked #5 and Mariota at #28.


 

In particular, on 3rd and long, Bortles is 1.8 so he's at least getting the ball past the marker. Mariota is -3.8 meaning he doesn't even get close. In other words, his receivers are really having to work to convert.

 

You misunderstand, that is just from the most recent game. Put it in to context, Mariota was facing one of the elite defenses in the NFL while Bortles was playing against one of the worst. What good is throwing the ball beyond the marker if you aren't going to convert the first down? Isn't it better to complete the pass a couple yards before and still get the first down? Think about what you're arguing for here.

 

Quote:Spoken like a true lap dog.

 

Those are the facts, no need to be salty. Maybe one day Bortles will put it together but until then you have to admit he is the most inaccurate QB in the league and is one of the least efficient, the numbers are right in your face. Your tears won't change that.

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