Some might shift to another QB, Clowney, or maybe even Mack. I don't know when we should do the next poll, but I think the results will be drastically different.
Versus a quarterback, a lineman almost always is. You can't coach his physical tools. 95% of the time, QBs are project players, lacking NFL criteria between the ears. Far from "safe" picks. The Andrew Lucks of the world, who were born with a football in their hand and a playbook in the other, are few and far between.
Probably a smart move after what happened to Teddy. Although I fully support keeping Pancakes as far away from the proceedings as possible.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Blake Bortles is a year away from being the best QB in the 2014 draft, and that's the conundrum says <a href="https://twitter.com/GregABedard">@GregABedard</a>: <a href="http://t.co/iQtWW2IIjv">http://t.co/iQtWW2IIjv</a></p>— The MMQB (@theMMQB) <a href="https://twitter.com/theMMQB/statuses/446265647430115328">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
That gay that no media is allowed at Bortles pro day very unusual. Thought this guy was all about showing what he gots and not scared? What happened to that?
It does suck for us, but media being there really (hopefully) should have no impact on his draft stock. They guys he needs to impress will still be available.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It's nothing new for UCF to close their pro day to the media. It's not bc of Blake Bortles. The've been doing it for some time. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPalmerCSN/statuses/446285619652595712">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm N Orlando, 3 miles from UCF campus, waiting 4 start of Bortles pro day at 1. I'm told by school officials media not allowed 2 watch.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446294283147296768">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Texans have met with Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles. They'll meet with Johnny Manziel next week. They'll have lots of meeting with QBs</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446294562727018496">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>After pro days, Texans will have private workouts with top 3 QBs as well as others they deem worthy of top overall pick.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446294718176313344">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I still believe Texans will draft a QB with first pick. I have no clue who it'll be. They have not ruled out any of the top 3.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446294937400004608">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>There's a long time left in evaluation process, including meetings and private workouts. I wish we still had the draft in April!</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446295120661708801">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At this time in 2006, I thought the Texans would select Reggie Bush. I thought it right up until they agreed with Mario Williams.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446295265604272128">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Charley Casserly tried to convince me they were seriously interested in Mario, but I thought it was a smokescreen. How wrong I was!</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446295440171204608">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I could be wrong this time, too, but I'm sticking with my prediction of a QB. Bill O'Brien loves coaching QBs. He has pick of the litter.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/446295591354920961">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
He's been saying it for a while, I think he said he'd eat the sports page if a non QB was selected at one point, now it looks like he's starting to hedge a bit.
There is a pretty good article about Bortles righthere. It suggests that he is one year away from being the best QB in the draft and that basically he'd need to sit for a year (much like every QB in this class IMO)
Of all the possiblities with the #1 pick, Bortles has me the least excited. He just reminds me too much of Ponder, Locker, Gabbert. At best I think he will be average. Please find a trading partner!!!
BC I have doubts about his work effort and effort on the field. Think he could show flashes of brilliance (he is a physical beast) the first three years, but not really give it his all till his contract year. I also think Mack might be a better fit on what I'm assuming (don't think we really know what RAC will run) will be the way we run our D. Think we could get him after a trade down.
