Quote:I can't think of anything Luck does better than Bortles either. Possibly break tackles?


Are we watching the same guy? He's a streaky passer who makes big errors. They are basically the same guy but Bortles gets the nod for better recent form (last season)

1. Let's start with the basics - Luck is the better athlete. Here are the links to both of their combine numbers:

 

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/andr...id=2533031

 

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/blak...id=2543477

 

It's clear that Luck is faster, has better pocket movement/awareness and by watching game film, he's much stronger.

 

2. Let's move on to mechanics - Luck has better mechanics. This is backed up by his combine profile, his game tape, his passing delivery, footwork in the pocket, etc.. Here is more info on Luck in this regard. https://youtu.be/ZK3HxoSk608

 

3. Andrew Luck is second in the NFL (after Matt Ryan) in air yards. This is the measurement of the distance the ball travels in the air before being caught. Blake is #24, after Tyrod Taylor and just before Alex Smith. Of Luck's total passing yardage, 60% is air yards and 40% is YAC, while Bortles' total passing yardage is comprised of 50% air yards and 50% YAC. It's clear that Bortles' receivers do more work for him. 

http://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/stats/...ards/2016/

 

4. In 2016, Andrew Luck has rushed 22 times for 132 yards, a 6.0 average. Bortles has rushed 18 times for 90 yards, a 5.0 average.

 

5. PFF grades Luck at #12 and Bortles at #23, entering week 6. https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-ran...ng-week-6/

 

6. Per NFL.com stats, Luck is performing much better than Bortles.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?t...447263-n=1

 

I wanted to provide information and sources to back up my opinions. You clearly have an anti-Luck agenda. That's fine, this is a Jaguars message board, so I would not expect a lotta love for Luck. However, you clearly are the outlier when it comes to Luck hate.

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