1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

  2. LIVE WATCH EVENT
    Where will the Houston Rockets pick in the 2024 NBA Draft? We're watching the NBA Draft Lottery results live on Sunday, with the room discussion starting at 1:30pm CT. Come join us!

    NBA Draft Lottery - LIVE!
Welcome ClutchFans Live Event

Blake Bortles

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by newAge_Rockets, Jan 1, 2014.

Tags:
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 47
  1. newAge_Rockets

    newAge_Rockets Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2012
    Messages:
    2,343
    Likes Received:
    340
    Many analysts are predicting that O'Brien would like Bortles, because of his "NFL Size". I don't know much about Bortles, and I thought it would be a good idea to have a dedicated thread where we can hear some opinions about the UCF quarterback.

    <HR>
    UPDATE: Adding video...

    [youtube]5gIDSdg9DhE[/youtube]

    [youtube]ayD9_uCz4K0[/youtube]

    [​IMG]
     
    #1 newAge_Rockets, Jan 1, 2014
  2. BasketballReasons

    BasketballReasons Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    5,045
    Likes Received:
    237
    Good idea. He is playing tonight against Baylor so we'll have an opportunity to see him in a small sample.

    I personally haven't seen him play yet, only highlights.

    However, IMO I'd rather take a look at Mallett if we decide not to gamble on Manziel or Bridgewater. Rather than draft Bortles.
     
    #2 BasketballReasons, Jan 1, 2014
  3. SuperBeeKay

    SuperBeeKay Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2008
    Messages:
    6,185
    Likes Received:
    258
    jacksonville qb gabbert had nfl size, couldnt throw ****
     
    #3 SuperBeeKay, Jan 1, 2014
  4. sammy

    sammy Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2002
    Messages:
    18,949
    Likes Received:
    3,528
    Sic em. Hope he looks bad today.. Do not want.
     
    #4 sammy, Jan 1, 2014
  5. Raven

    Raven Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2002
    Messages:
    14,984
    Likes Received:
    1,025
    What we really need is one thread devoted to QB discussion. There's no need to have a thread devoted to every QB declaring for the draft.
     
    #5 Raven, Jan 1, 2014
  6. SkeptiK21

    SkeptiK21 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2008
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trade down get Bortles. I've seen many of his games and he will be a stud in the NFL if paired with a good QB coach.

    Possibly draft Clowney and Bortles 2nd pick
     
    #6 SkeptiK21, Jan 1, 2014
  7. couple of d's

    couple of d's Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2003
    Messages:
    3,059
    Likes Received:
    1,016
    Bortles won't make it to the second round. He will likely be a top ten pick.
     
    #7 couple of d's, Jan 1, 2014
  8. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2008
    Messages:
    22,976
    Likes Received:
    12,994
    Bortles was 4-5 round pick 3 months ago?

    I was never a fan of guys that got hot heading toward the draft. Bortles may have tools but against SC he looked very pedestrian.
     
    #8 tmacfor35, Jan 1, 2014
  9. HTown_DieHard

    HTown_DieHard Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2013
    Messages:
    4,050
    Likes Received:
    94
    Average arm strength, lots of his production comes from YAC, does not throw downfield, no thanks.
     
    #9 HTown_DieHard, Jan 1, 2014
  10. moestavern19

    moestavern19 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 1999
    Messages:
    39,003
    Likes Received:
    3,637
    Terrible QB name. Yuck.
     
    #10 moestavern19, Jan 1, 2014
  11. newAge_Rockets

    newAge_Rockets Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2012
    Messages:
    2,343
    Likes Received:
    340
    I think Bortles could be a solid starter, but he will never be a guy that could be marketed as a superstar.
     
    #11 newAge_Rockets, Jan 1, 2014
  12. newAge_Rockets

    newAge_Rockets Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2012
    Messages:
    2,343
    Likes Received:
    340
    Are you serious? All true Houston Texans fans want a new BORTLES jersey? :p
     
    #12 newAge_Rockets, Jan 1, 2014
  13. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost be kind. be brave.
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2003
    Messages:
    47,466
    Likes Received:
    17,162
    Bortles will have an 8-10 year NFL career. I can't see him being a franchise QB guy though. He seems like a David Garrard/Andy Dalton/Chad Henne type. Good enough to start on some teams, but probably not going to make the highlight reels.
     
    #13 DonnyMost, Jan 1, 2014
  14. Fulgore

    Fulgore Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2009
    Messages:
    16,274
    Likes Received:
    14,962
    Locker 2.0
     
    #14 Fulgore, Jan 1, 2014
  15. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2002
    Messages:
    22,630
    Likes Received:
    14,243
    I said the same exact thing to my brother yesterday. Bortles is a lot closer to a Locker or Gabbert than to a Roethlisberger.
     
    #15 Two Sandwiches, Jan 1, 2014
  16. Fulgore

    Fulgore Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2009
    Messages:
    16,274
    Likes Received:
    14,962
    Exactly. Bridgewater then Johnny after that no thank you as far as the 1st rd goes.
     
    #16 Fulgore, Jan 1, 2014
  17. showa13

    showa13 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    2,186
    Likes Received:
    1,935
    Gabbert 2.0 DO NOT WANT
     
    #17 showa13, Jan 1, 2014
  18. The Real Shady

    The Real Shady Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2000
    Messages:
    17,170
    Likes Received:
    3,966
    His game looks more like Roethlisberger than Gabbert. Gabbert was a statue.
     
    #18 The Real Shady, Jan 1, 2014
  19. Ottomaton

    Ottomaton Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2000
    Messages:
    18,297
    Likes Received:
    13,588
    #19 Ottomaton, Jan 1, 2014
  20. Old Man Rock

    Old Man Rock Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 1999
    Messages:
    7,157
    Likes Received:
    518
    Bortles and UCF about to take on Baylor.
     
    #20 Old Man Rock, Jan 1, 2014
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 47
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page

Toggle Width

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now