Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round One
By Chase Ruttig
Jan 1, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Central Florida Knights quarterback Blake Bortles runs into the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Baylor Bears during the Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Central Florida defeated Baylor 52-42. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
#20 Arizona Cardinals: Blake Bortles, QB UCF
Rory’s Take: There is an incredible amount of talk about the Cardinals wanting to draft their franchise quarterback in Round One and with three quarterbacks off the board, Bortles is the best available.
Chase’s Take: I can only see the Cardinals drafting a quarterback if one of the “top four” are available in Bridgewater/Carr/Manziel/Bortles and with the UCF dual threat with the cannon arm left on the board the Cardinals may be forced to use their first pick on a building block for the future that can learn behind Carson Palmer.