I can't shake the feeling that I was watching Ben Roethlisberger last night, bad plays and all. I didn't see quite as much risk taking as Ben is wont to do, but most everything else was there; the movement in the pocket, the willingness to tuck and run, roll out passes and everything else. When I consider that, I think about of all the times I have watched Roethlisberger play a game and if I have ever thought "He's one of the best QB's in the League." I don't think I've ever said or thought that about Ben and I imagine I'll feel the same way about Bortles.

 

If he has a solid team around him and weapons that he can use, he's going to be effective for a long time. Are there better QB's out there? Yes, I believe so and I would definitely prefer to have them over Bortles, but that doesn't mean that you won't win with him on your team. I feel like Blake can be a big time contributor for a consistent playoff contender.

 

It's been stated over and over again, and if it hasn't then it should be; You don't have to have the best Quarterback to win, but it sure does make things easier.

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