(03-25-2018, 09:07 PM)Andy G Wrote: Another question.

Does anyone else see a lot of Blake Bortles in this guy? (Big guy, strong character, willingness to take shots down the field...)


This was the assessment of Bortles’ weaknesses, coming out of college, on the NFL website...


“Winds to uncork it deep and generate slightly above-average arm strength.

Operated in an offense where he made a lot of one-look reads and short lateral tosses.

Does not spin spirals consistently -- too many throws come out with loose wobble and could struggle to cut the wind and handle the elements of cold-winter climates.

Tends to throw off his back foot when pressured, negating his accuracy.

Works heavily out of the gun -- will have to adapt to snaps under center and deep drops.

Operates an offense predicated on the short passing game that inflates his completion percentage.

Ball handling/security could stand to improve (fumbled nine times as a junior).

Struggled to throw receivers open vs. better competition and will require time to adjust to the closing speed of NFL defensive backs.

Footwork could use some polishing -- deteriorates under duress and does not look natural on deep drops.

Can improve his overall understanding of the game and become more consistent with his mechanics.”



This is an assessment of Rudolph’s weaknesses, from the same website...


“Over-strides at times. Rarely drives lower body through the throw causing ball to sail and float.

May not generate enough velocity to beat ball-hawking corners who strangle passing windows. Field-side outs will be a challenge.

Needs throws to stay on schedule. Needs to throw with better timing and placement on comeback and outs.

Defaults to off-platform throws when he has time to step and deliver.

Ball placement and decision making can run askew when forced to scramble from pocket.

Ball will come out wobbly at times.

Inexperienced as rollout passer. Benefitted from ball-winning targets downfield.

Wasn't asked to get through many progressions in the offense. Has had ball security issues as a starter.”


You can argue one or both of those assessments is unfair if you want, but I’m seeing a lot of common concerns there.

(Although weirdly, their “player comparison” is Christian Ponder!)


I guess you might think this makes him an ideal backup, because there wouldn’t need to much adjustment for him.  

But drafting a player with similar faults to be Blake’s replacement?