(02-21-2018, 09:53 AM)jagherd Wrote:

(02-18-2018, 11:26 PM)atburg Wrote: We went to the title game with Blake, in 2018 it should be Blake. He has at least earned that.

I understand why people would use the "we went to the title game with Blake" as the main support for their opinion of him.

I would really add in that there might not be any upgrades (none, affordable, or draftable) out there for BB. 

Yes, Bortles looked very good in a few games this season. He did not look good at all vs Buffalo, but then looked really good against Pitt and NE (Patriots Defense stunk though,,, Foles looked like the GOAT).

Here's something interesting:
In 2009 AND 2010,
the NY JETS went to two AFC Title games (back to back) with freaking Mark Sanchez as their QB. 

The Jets then were sporting a super strong defense with an elite "lock-down" secondary and back-end play,  and good pass rushing.
They also had a superb running game and screen game on the other side.
Sanchez looked really good when they needed him to during those playoff runs.

Do those Jets teams sound like anything familiar?

Were the Jets set at QB because they made it to not 1, but 2 AFCC games with Sanchez? Mark Sanchez??

Think about that. 

-- Anyway, yes Bortles will be back, and he earned that with his play. But, he's not "The Guy" only on the fact that he went to a title game, in my eyes. 

There are definitely other factors to consider.