Don't know much about UCF but I saw Bortles against South Carolina, wasn't too impressed. I'm sure it's their offense scheme but most completions were under 5 yards, a ton of screens, and catch and run type plays. Threw a couple of pics and had a couple of fumbles. From my limited eye test, didn't look like a #1 pick.
So you think because he played so well against Duke, a team that got thrashed by Florida St., that is going to catapult him to #1 pick status, which he was not considered before? As I said earlier if he did get picked it would be because of his games against Alabama and the SEC ... not because of this meaningless bowl game. The Combine will affect JFF's stock (good or bad) more than that game did. That tweet was just made up media static.
Official <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater has decided to enter NFL Draft source told <a href="https://twitter.com/espn">@ESPN</a></p>— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/statuses/418450021474762752">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL scout on Manziel: "He's Favre. On Sunday, he's going to play his ass off. The rest of the week, he's going to do what he wants to do."</p>— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonPhilCole/statuses/418425476688773120">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>More from scout on Manziel. Tell him not to drink, he's going to. Tell him not to chase (women), he's going to chase. <a href="http://t.co/PzzU0W4DBX">http://t.co/PzzU0W4DBX</a></p>— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonPhilCole/statuses/418443349490548737">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Btw, NFL scout who compared Manziel to Favre is same guy who told me before the draft he thought Russell Wilson was awesome. Just sayin'</p>— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonPhilCole/statuses/418435105343156224">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/DFWdigsDIRK">@DFWdigsDIRK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersGuru">@RangersGuru</a> odds against him, but Manziel is way better than McCoy</p>— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonPhilCole/statuses/418435911370956800">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/DFWdigsDIRK">@DFWdigsDIRK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersGuru">@RangersGuru</a> and comparing him to Tebow is insane. Manziel can throw.</p>— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonPhilCole/statuses/418436185753927680">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill O'Brien to <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans">@HoustonTexans</a> = UCF QB Blake Bortles (if he declares) in mix for #1 pick overall. Golden Knights beat PSU 34-31 in Sept.</p>— Phil Savage (@SeniorBowlPhil) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeniorBowlPhil/statuses/418418652354859008">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Watching Clowney today... thus far, pretty uneventful. They either run to the opposite side on running plays, or double/triple team him on pass plays (surprised he could even get 3 sacks this year with that sort of game-planning/attention). If this were the NFL, they'd probably try moving him around the line prior to the snap... or over-load the side away from him with LB's/DB's to dare them to go one-on-one.
I think the hiring of OB solidifies that we are taking a QB. It's just going to be a battle between Bortles, Manziel, and Bridgewater.
When did I ever say that? You're the one that brought up that he did it against Duke...Im saying it doesnt matter who it was against, he's always played big in big games.
No, the tweet that i replied to said he was going to be the number 1 pick because of the Duke game...
The idea of Watt and Clowney rushing the passer on third down from a 4-3 makes me think happy thoughts.
I think Bill O'Brien and Teddy Bridgewater are a perfect fit. OB's offense is ever-evolving in order to expose weaknesses in opposing defense, and it relies on a quarterback (Brady) who possesses the football IQ to continuously make adjustments. One of Bridgewater's greatest strengths is his ability to understand defenses and make changes at the line of scrimmage. If any quarterback has the mental strength to keep up with OB's adjustments, it's certainly Bridgewater.
Which he shredded by going 35/45 for 446 and 4 TDs against when he could have easily played down to the competition. Ya you trollin Teddy hard bro. Some much for your supposed "inside info" being legit.
