Quote:I don't know why we keep making the argument that Bortles is good because he will be setting all these franchise records. That isn't saying much for the Jaguars. We are a young team that hasn't really ever had an elite quarterback. Brunell was decent in his day but would be nothing compared to what the standard is now. We were also much more run heavy in the past. Breaking franchise records is nothing in this city because of how young we are. Now, if Blake would be breaking records in more historical teams like Pitt, Dallas, Green Bay, or San Fran that would be different. But Jax? Meh.

 

This isn't to take away from his accomplishments. Obviously the guy is doing well in some areas this year. I'm just not saying he is this elite quarterback because he is breaking records held by our team.

Hmm... seems you missed the point on purpose.

 

Bortles isn't "good" because he might break some rather weak records set by Jaguar QBs of past...

He is good because he is good. 

Oh and by the way, he'll be breaking those records in year 2. Not too shabby, considering what MOST year 2 QBs look like.

 

I'm not sure anyone has called him elite... a lot of people have said he is good... will be great... maybe a few even said he could be elite....

If he improves as much from year 2 to year 3... we could be seeing a top 3 QB next year.

 

And not just in fantasy football.

 

"We" keep making the argument that Bortles is good because he is. Good enough to make up for other areas of weakness? Not yet... good enough we can live with multiple INTs or pick sixes? Absolutely not...

But the kid is still young... and kind of raw.

 

Can't see how anyone can make the argument he isn't good.

Using stats to back up an opinion doesn't make the opinion, or the stats, wrong.

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