Blake Bortles, quarterback, Jacksonville Jaguars
Talk about a make-or-break season coming up for Bortles. Nobody can dispute the fact that this young quarterback can sling the ball anywhere he wants. The problem is that he’s far too often slinging it to the other team.
In 46 career games, Bortles has throw 51 interceptions. That’s awful. And while he has a ton of yardage and touchdowns to show for his efforts during his first three years in the league, far too much of that has come when games were already lost.
This is seen in Bortles’ 11-34 record as a starter.
Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone has already put Bortles on notice — keep throwing interceptions and we’re pulling you out of the lineup.
So, his starting job is very much in jeopardy even before training camp. If Bortles can cut down on his turnovers while continuing to make big plays through the air, then he’ll have a chance to remain in place as the team’s quarterback of the future. If he continues to throw interceptions, then he’ll likely end up becoming a career backup.