Blake Bortles: A Play By Play Analysis
By Zoltan Paksa
Sep 21, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws in the fourth quarter of their game against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Field. The Colts won 44-17. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports
5th drive – Starting from the Jaguars’ own 3:
Play 1 & 2: very nice throws towards Allen Robinson. They’ve got chemistry!
Play 3: Battled down at the line of scrimmage (in other words Bortles pulls a “Henne.”
Pass 4: Avoids the pressure well, rolls on his right. Does not stare down his receiver, but forces the ball. The result: the worst throw of the day by Bortles, terrible pick. Should’ve run for 6–7 yards because it was a 2 & 10 situation. Terrible decision.
Conclusion of the 5th drive: Forces the ball, but he and Robinson will be a really good combination. The last throw was the definition of a rookie mistake.