Blake Bortles wants to be a $100 million quarterback.
It’s a fine goal for a young signal caller, especially one who was so highly considered as a college prospect that he was selected third overall. A former first rounder, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, was just handed a $100 million contract by his team, continuing to pave the way for future salaries of young, gifted athletes at the NFL’s most important position. Bortles could be one of the future young players to follow in his footsteps.
Before we get carried away with Blake Bortles becoming a $100 million quarterback (as seemingly everyone is doing today) we should really ask the question, “Can Blake Bortles be a $100 million quarterback?