stonewall 647 Posted August 5, 2018 This guy was almost drummed outta the NFL last preseason because he looked so awful. He wound up having a mediocre season (3700 yards/21 TD's/13 int's....plus 320 yards rushing w/2 TD's), but claims to have played with a lot of pain, with a partially torn ligament in his throwing hand which he actually acquired in the 2016 season, but was finally repaired in off season. He is only 2 years removed from a 4400/35 season which also included 310 rushing w/2 TD's. Those are QB1 #'s. Camp reports are raving (see ESPN story link below), and he arguably has the best receiving corps of his career with Cole, Lee, Chark, Moncrief, and Westbrook.....not to mention ASJ as TE. That's a sweet looking group. Best of all, he is often going undrafted right now in 12 team redrafts, with guys like Manning, Trubisky, and Dak going before him. Heck, even Tyrod Taylor is beling drafted ahead of him.....and we all know that he might not be playing long before Mayfield sees the field. (BTW, I highly recommend grabbing Mayfield if you have room to stash him.....could be this years Watson.) Yes, the potential downside is that the Jags have a legit defense and good running game with Fornette, Yeldon, and Grant....which could lead to negative game scripts. However, for a guy that has done it before and costs you nothing, isn't he exactly what we as drafters look for? I definitely ain't pimping him.....in fact, I have never cared much about him. But, instead of trying to figure out which JAG WR to draft, woudn't the smart money be on the free guy chunking them the rock? http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/25659/finally-pain-free-blake-bortles-looks-ready-to-make-big-leap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,117 Posted August 5, 2018 Last year in one of my leagues, Bortles finished with 2.5 points less than Goff, and was the #13 QB. In another league, he was a half point ahead of Goff and ranked 12th... only 8 points behind Brees. I'll buy Bortles because I know I can get him super late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,545 Posted August 5, 2018 May throw him out early in an auction and won't be mad if I get him super cheap as a QB 2 potential 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpenceToons 70 Posted August 5, 2018 He had a strong finish last year as they eased up on the reins and let him garner a few more attempts per game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted August 5, 2018 He’s a Qb stud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 1,879 Posted August 5, 2018 Sometimes it takes a few years for QBs to mature. I like Bortles for fantasy this year. He was showing signs of being a strong QB last year. Not every player in the league is great or not great in their first couple years. I remember trading for Antonio Brown on the cheap. Had him on my team as a keeper for 3 years when he blew up to being a catch machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted August 5, 2018 He’s worthy of a starting Qb spot. 2015 he was 3rd 2016 he was 8th Last season he was 13th. I’m not so sure like other that I like his WRs all that much though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 5, 2018 Stud is too strong a word, relax on that. Serviceable starter or fill in, sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpenceToons 70 Posted August 5, 2018 Stud is too strong a word, relax on that. Serviceable starter or fill in, sure. I'll see that and raise you. Throw in "potential league winner". He did it for me in 2015 and he was the overall QB1 for weeks 12-16 last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 5, 2018 I'll see that and raise you. Thats a string bet, cant raise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Cubs 132 Posted August 6, 2018 I would be happy to have him as my back up in either of my leagues. Not sure I would want to start the season with him as my starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted August 6, 2018 I’m not so sure like other that I like his WRs all that much though. Actually, this is one of the main reasons I am warming up to him (besides his fantastic ADP). I believe that he potentially has one of the best WR corps in the league. No standout studs, but 4 very talented WR's and a rookie 2nd rounder with a lot of upside (Chark). Not to mention, ASJ is pretty good TE. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AintNoStoppinMeNow 68 Posted August 6, 2018 I have a soft spot for Bortles after he carried me to a championship last season when I lost Rodgers. I also rode another Jag by the name of Keelan Cole and they had a great connection down the stretch. If that continues, then the Jags added a more athletic TE in ASJ, get a healthy Dede Westbrook all season, added a "TD catcher" in Moncrief and drafted a very talented WR in Chark. Not a big name group of guys but very solid group. Everyone is going crazy over how Jimmy G closed out the season but you don't hear a peep about Bortles being the #1 QB in fantasy from Week 12-16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smileseers 54 Posted August 6, 2018 Bortles could lead fantasy teams to win down the stretch this year again. After Jacksonville's bye in week 9 they play: Week 10 @IND 11 Pitt 12 @Buff 13 IND 14 @Tenn 15 Wash 16 @MIA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkey 34 Posted August 8, 2018 Surprised to see a Bortles thread where most people aren't bashing him. And I agree, could be good value in 2 Qb leagues or as a decent backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadianfan 76 Posted August 9, 2018 Why are we talking about Blake Bortles? Everyone knows everything that they need to know about him. Just coming in here and reading these comments almost put me in a coma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 403 Posted August 9, 2018 He's put up some big numbers but has also been pretty bad at times If he can be consistent he's not a bad play He's worth a late round gamble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadianfan 76 Posted August 18, 2018 Bottles looks very bortles like so far. Below average Staying away in any format. Fournette downgraded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrokh 569 Posted August 18, 2018 I owned Bortles a couple years ago. He gets off to slow starts, Finishes strong, and is better than you think at compiling rush yards. That's pretty much what I expect this year, more likely than not to finish in the top 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,584 Posted August 18, 2018 he makes a great QB 2 in 2QB leagues or a nice guy to pair in matchups the real problem with Bortles imo though is Jags Def is so good, doesn't lead to much garbage time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 18, 2018 Bottles looks very bortles like so far. Below average Staying away in any format. Fournette downgraded Fournette played near his ceiling last year I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites