Quote:That doesn't answer the question.


Saying "Blake played better in this 6 game stretch than Eli did at a different 6 game stretch" doesn't justify saying he's the better QB.


I like Bortles and hope he realizes his potential to be as good or better than Eli Manning. But he hasn't shown that yet.

His decision making, ability to go through his progressions, and his ability to read opposing defenses is lacking pretty sorely when compared to Eli Manning.


Despite Manning's accuracy issues in recent stretches he does in fact have 5 seasons recorded in which he threw for a completion rate of over 62%.

Bortles has never crossed 59%. This is the most glaring difference to me.


Eli is smarter and more accurate. I have hope for Blake though.

I agree Bortles isn't as good as Eli if you factor in Eli's whole career. But if you look at there first 3 years Eli and Bortles are very similar.


Both never finished over 60% completions, TD to INT ratio was similar, and if you pull up articles on Eli from 2007 which was after his 3rd season the concerns were his weird throwing mechanics an whether or not he had the "IT" factor and ability to lead the team.


The only difference is the coaching staff and team around him was better then what Bortles has had which helped them win in spite of Eli.

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