(03-23-2020, 10:35 PM)MalabarJag Wrote:

(03-23-2020, 09:07 PM)Bullseye Wrote: You and I agree on Leftwich's.performance here  I think had he been able to stay healthy and been given adequate surrounding support instead of Ephraim Salaam at LT, Reggie Williams and Matt Jones at WR.  But irrespective of the reasons why-whether its an innate lack of talent as some assert, or the reasons delineated above-his selection ultimately represents a team miss at the position.

Regarding the analysis of Gabbert and Bortles, generally I do not disagree with yout analysis, other than to say how long does it take to prove a QB a success or failure?  Is there a rule of thumb that applies generally, or does it depend on the QB?

Finally, I am with you 100% on Tua.  If he fell to us at 9, I take him and don't look back.  In fact, if he falls past the Chargers at 6, I look for a way to move up to 7 or 8 if necessary.

Gabbert was an obvious bust after his rookie year, because you can't teach a player to not be afraid to get hit. 

Bortles had clearly regressed in 2016. I guess and argument was made that he still could be "developed" but he never passed the eye test, even in 2015 with 35 TD passes. I confess I was still in the hopeful category at that time.