Quote:Bro I hate to throw stats out to support a good convo with you because stats dont always tell the truth but.., Blake has thrown 51 INTS in less then 3 seasons as QB. How many fumbles and pick sixes to add? That number is jarring. Forget about attemps, completion rates and whatever other stat that may not look great just focus on the turn overs this guy has. It's a back breaking number in my opinion. You cant be a consistent winner if you dont secure the ball period.The turn overs alone prove he doesnt take care of the ball and thus has not improved. 

 

This is all accurate. The only rub is that many of Blake's turnovers are a ​direct result of his poor mechanics, and there were others that were something besides poor decision making. 

 

Just breaking down a few games with multiple picks you get:

 

 - Baltimore pick #1 - Inaccurate pass due to not stepping into throw. Released the ball with feet shoulder width apart.  Came up short and didn't lead Robinson toward sideline enough. He had a defender preventing him from stepping into it at the last second as well. Decent example of better mechanics potentially being the answer here. 


 

- Baltimore pick #2  - Tipped at line of scrimmage. LG was beaten badly and DT got his hands up. 


 

- Baltimore pick #3  -  Last minute desperation pass into coverage with :25 on the clock. 


 

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Oakland pick #1  -  Horrible decision by Bortles. Stares down Lee , under throws him and Amerson sees it coming.

 

Oakland pick #2 -   1:20 left on the clock and Bortles throws to Robinson on an in-route. He's pretty well covered (read: loafing when down on the scoreboard by multiple TDs)   -  so Blake throws it low where Allen can go down with the catch and it's away from defender somewhat.

The CB just gets a hand on Robinson's left forearm and Robinson tips the ball straight to the safety for a pick. 

 

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Detroit pick #1 -  Bortles throws too high for Lee and it's a tip-drill pick by an alert DB.  Lee  was prevented from intervening on the tip drill by a blatant face mask.  Bad throw by Bortles - but largely due to poor footwork and a wonky wind-up on this one. This is one that an offseason tune-up may fix. 


 

Detroit pick #2   -  Bortles throws well behind a crossing Lee and it hits his foot and is tipped to the defender. Bad pass by Bortles - no excuses to be made on this one. 


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Not apologizing for Bortles here -  I'm one of his harshest critics   -  but there have been a number of factors contributing.

 

You can see that out of 7 randomly chosen INTs - he had a few that better mechanics could fix and a few that simply weren't his fault. 

I'd post gifs but I've been warned they are against COC if not publicly available from the league. 

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