After watching Bortles against the one's here I think he'll benefit from some time on the bench. He's certainly a gamer though and I really love his tendency to not go down on the first hit.

 

But really, what's he going to learn on the bench?

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I think he slips because he learning new footwork

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It's weird, so if players get better by not playing, then why do QB's always get better the more seasons they play?

 

Jamarcus Russell sat. Brian Brohm sat. Vince Young sat. Tim Tebow sat. Matt Leinart sat.These are just off the top of my head.

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It's weird, so if players get better by not playing, then why do QB's always get better the more seasons they play?

 

Jamarcus Russell sat. Brian Brohm sat. Vince Young sat. Tim Tebow sat. Matt Leinart sat.These are just off the top of my head.

 

What I love about people saying he should sit is they will throw the "But but but Gabbert" as if Gabbert ever showed 1/100 of what Bortles has shown.

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It's weird, so if players get better by not playing, then why do QB's always get better the more seasons they play?

 

Jamarcus Russell sat. Brian Brohm sat. Vince Young sat. Tim Tebow sat. Matt Leinart sat.These are just off the top of my head.

 

Because the NFL slows down for good players towards the end of their first year in the league. The recent slate of immediate starters are on teams that are already pretty darn good, this team is not like that yet. Look at Geno Smith with that merry band of losers last year, the Jets fans wanted him gone. Heck, look at the tripe on this board last night about under performing draft picks who haven't play a single real game yet. You want to subject Bortles to that kind of BS the first time he throws a two pick game when you don't have to yet? Nope, get him past the wall and then move him in.

 

And McNair sat. And Palmer sat. And Rogers sat. Young sat for two different teams. Brady sat. Peyton played and was terrible. Little brother sat and won two Super Bowls because the team around developed. In every case the coaches made a decision whether or not to sit the guy based on where the team was at the moment, not the quality of the prospect sitting on the bench.

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

But really, what's he going to learn on the bench?

 

I'd like to know this as well.

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Even when he slips he still seems to see the field better than Henne...

So sad but so true

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"If this team gets lessons from losing they should all be Einsteins by now."---Jaguarmvp

 

"Football is not played on paper, its played inside Televisions"---Random Poster BCC

Bortles might sit a few games!?! RRAAGGGEEE!


The coaches/FO were smart enough to pick him. His development/play has exceeded (at least my) expectations. I trust the people in charge of this to sit or play him as they deem fit.

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Bortles might sit a few games!?! RRAAGGGEEE!


The coaches/FO were smart enough to pick him. His development/play has exceeded (at least my) expectations. I trust the people in charge of this to sit or play him as they deem fit.

People wanting the best players to play is rage?

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No he isnt Joe Montana in his 3rd preseason game.  But these concerns are trivial at this point.  The guy has looked really good... period.  But he has looked phenomenally great for a rookie.

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People wanting the best players to play is rage?

It can get that way. I trust the coaching staff to know what's best. I'm not going to jump off the Modis over it.

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he certainly showed more of his rookie against the starters (couple backfoot throws and 3 passes that probably should have been picked) but he also held his own and this is a great learning expiernce for him.

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But really, what's he going to learn on the bench?

Good posture?

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It can get that way. I trust the coaching staff to know what's best. I'm not going to jump off the Modis over it.

Its hard to look at the two and not think the better option is on the bench

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He slipped? Clearly this proves he's a bust. We better pick Jameis next draft.

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He slipped? Clearly this proves he's a bust. We better pick Jameis next draft.

I've never seen a QB slip periodically like he does. Its interesting.

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I've never seen a QB slip periodically like he does. Its interesting.

 

It's certainly interesting. I've watched him since the beginning at UCF and I have NEVER seen him slip like that. Now it's three games in a row. I'm assuming it has to do with him adjusting to the new footwork mechanics.

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It's certainly interesting. I've watched him since the beginning at UCF and I have NEVER seen him slip like that. Now it's three games in a row. I'm assuming it has to do with him adjusting to the new footwork mechanics.

He slipped in one of his UCF highlight videos... it was still a highlight but I dunno

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He slipped in one of his UCF highlight videos... it was still a highlight but I dunno

 

Do you remember which game it was? If he has slipped before it definitely didn't happen often

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It's certainly interesting. I've watched him since the beginning at UCF and I have NEVER seen him slip like that. Now it's three games in a row. I'm assuming it has to do with him adjusting to the new footwork mechanics.

maybe it has to do with weak calves or some other leg/foot muscle that is under developed and not used to the footwork they are trying to implement. Will be something to keep an eye because eventually a slip like that is gonna cost him.

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