Quote:Should I list the ones that look bad and continue to look bad until they wash out? I wonder which list is longer?


I'm just curious as to what Bortles has shown you think he's salvageable at this point. Even last year during his good moments he had noticeable flaws in his game. Combine that with how much he's been hit over 3 years and his level of regression in the areas he was good at. I just don't see some miracle turnaround in Blake's future and I worry well spend another year hoping for it like we did with Gabbert.


It's not all on Bortles, but he hasn't done anything to warrant his 5th year option being picked up this offseason.

• strong leadership
  
  
• strong physique, tall frame and large overall stature for a qb
  
  
• thorough understanding of the game and our system
  
  
• the ability to accurately sense pressure and to buy time in the pocket
  
  
• his ability to scramble and to accurately throw on the run
  
  
• extremely sharp downfield vision to find deepest player getting open
  
  
• adept at going through reads and finding the best option
  
  
• excellent touch on mid-range and deep throws, and exceptional accuracy on deepest throws
  
  
• doesn't check down unless it's the only option available (compare to Chad "Captain Checkdown" Henne)
  
  
• a comeback mentality with a tendency to be at his best in the fourth quarter when it counts the most
  
  
• The ability to quickly understand a defense enabling him to play well in no huddle situations
  
  
• humility to accept and apply advice when warranted
  
  
• Excellent overall athleticism for a qb his size
  
  
• Can take a hit and keep on ticking
  
  
• Keeps eyes downfield never looking at pass rush
  
  
• Nice, high release point
  
  

• An understanding of why his arm fatigues with a plan to rest it
  
  
• Maintaining crisper mechanics with a quicker throwing motion
  
  
• His overall short game
  
  
• Mid-range accuracy
  
  
• His fade pass
  
  
• Eliminating costly mistakes such as forcing throws
  
  
• Looking off dbs before throwing