Quote:Cheers for the input Heroic, Bullseye. We learn constantly.


Jagssince95, fair take mate. To me, it becomes a bit harder to fathom once too many superlatives creep in. He had no D and no Oline, etc, and hypothetically cross matching players. As in, if Carr was in Jville last year we would have done worse, he would regress due to lack of gunslinger mentality, etc. The opposite could well be the case. Perhaps we could have won more precisely due to his controlled style of play. Point is there are ways to offer dissent without sensationalism, as I just discussed in private with an ardent fan.


I personally don't think we have enough evidence thus far in their careers to make clear cut distinctions. I'd take our guy because he's ours (what? but as hard working and dedicated he is to his craft, I'd assume Bortles will be the first to tell you he needs to continue improving and play 'within the game' to get us close to relevant. A master isn't created in a day.

I completely agree.  Don't get me wrong though, I wanted Carr as well if we didn't get Teddy or Manziel in the 1st round so no hate at all.  I was completely wrong on Manziel and Teddy is going to be Teddy, accurate but not a deep ball threat.  Blake has won me over from day 1, owning his inconsistencies and mishaps and I respect that from any human being.  I just feel that as a former player of the sport and "leader" during that time, that is the most you can offer as a player trying to lead by example.  Blake has never said, to my knowledge, that he is there yet or even close by any stretch; and from what I have seen on the field, i'm excited to see what else is in store.  It's like the question of whether you want Brady or Rodgers as your QB when both are gamers, but one has more mobility and big play capability using his athleticism with his passing traits and the other has limited mobility but is a mastermind from the pocket.

 

Both are going to ball out, but I like the gunslinger in Blake like fat kids love cake lol.

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