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Originally Posted by r8rh8rmike
The criticisms against Bulger seem to evolve as each is debunked. He was a "system" QB that wouldn't be effective without Martz, yet he was able to adapt and flourish in Scott Linehan's system. He couldn't throw the ball downfield, yet his career yards per pass attempt and 20+ yards completion numbers compare to Manning and Brady. He wasn't tough enough, yet he played almost an entire season after mutiple concussions and broken ribs. He couldn't get it done in the red-zone, yet his QB rating is over 100.0 inside the opponents 20. He had no leadership skills, yet his teammates support him without question.
What's next????
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Stats don't mean a damned thing without the ability to lead a team to a higher level. So far Bulger has not proven anything other than he can put up good numbers with great weapons & still not take steps forwards.....only backwards.
Until Bulger puts this team on his shoulders and leads it to at least the NFC title game he will always be questioned and doubted. It's both fair and unfair at the same time. He hasn't made his team better so it's fair, BUT........he's also forever going to be compared to the man he replaced, so he's screwed in that sense.
But I'd give anything for Bulger to prove me wrong this year and silence all of doubters.............but being the doubter I am, I don't think it's likely.