QB Marcus Mariota, WAS (4 Viewers)

[Raiderfan32904]

Sports Illustrated@SInow ·

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota has declared for the NFL draft http://on.si.com/1u4M1LR

 

[ghostguy123]

@caplannfl: How much would it cost Eagles to trade up for Marcus Mariota? Bill Polian sets the price http://t.co/cwcaJrpSJk

A lot less than it would have a month ago.

If the Eagles are trading up to #1 overall the price wouldn't change regardless of how other teams perceive Mariota.

Huh?

I always thought the price was what someone was willing to pay. If others are willing to pay more, the price goes up.

If Mariottas stock has fallen, then rather than a big overpay they would have a better chance of getting a more market value deal for the pick, rather than overpay for the player.

 

[Grahamburn]

The value of the pick doesn't change for the Bucs or Titans. That's all I'm saying.

Simply because Mariota's value may have changed in the eyes of some people doesn't mean those teams would trade that pick for less return. Mariota's stock is irrelevant.

 

[ghostguy123]

The value of the pick doesn't change for the Bucs or Titans. That's all I'm saying.

Simply because Mariota's value may have changed in the eyes of some people doesn't mean those teams would trade that pick for less return. Mariota's stock is irrelevant.

I didn say they would deal it for a lesser return than a normal #1 pick. They can just draft someone else. They just wont get an overpay like they could have if someone loved Mariotta that much.

 

[ghostguy123]

There is no RG3 type deal coming here.

 

[Freelove]

Still a fan and a believer in his NFL success, though he'll certainly be limited a little in what kinds of systems he can be successful in. The horror story is if you get some kind of gung ho, Al Davis, Go-vertical-baby coach in there who wants him to beat teams with his arm. I think he can be successful in most systems.

To me, with an NFL QB, you want a guy who is...

...smart enough to understand the offense

...dedicated enough to master it

...quick-thinking enough to make good decisions on the field

...and skilled enough to execute them

It doesn't hurt if he's charismatic enough to get people to buy into him as a leader, but I don't think it's strictly necessary if there's enough leadership coming from other sources on a team.

I think Mariotta checks three of those boxes, and has some pretty serious question marks for the fourth one. Admittedly, though, we're always outsiders interpreting the data the best we can on most of those.

Incidentally, that's also the reason I'm down on Winston. I think he checks only one box.

 

[cstu]

I think a worst case scenario with Mariota is Alex Smith. Best case, Brees.

 

[Faust]

Sports Illustrated@SInow ·

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota has declared for the NFL draft http://on.si.com/1u4M1LR

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota intends to apply for 2015 NFL Draft 2015 NFL Draft: Marcus Mariota makes it official, enters draft

 

[Quez]

I think Mariota has a Bridgewater/Manziel like fall. I don't see a QB weighing under 220 going in the top 10. I'm skeptical he weighs over 210.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Oregon redshirt junior QB Marcus Mariota fell to No. 6 on Todd McShay's Big Board.
Mariota flip-flopped spots with Jameis Winston, who is now McShay's No. 2 prospect. "Mariota's Heisman-winning season came to a disappointing end Monday night with Oregon's title game loss to Ohio State, but he could still find himself going in the top five of the draft," McShay wrote. "He has outstanding intangibles, prototypical physical traits and rare straight-line speed and athleticism for the QB position. But the area in which he's a risk is the most important area for an NFL quarterback: consistency from the pocket in terms of anticipation and accuracy. He's shown flashes of the ability to do it, but hasn't been consistent enough. He'll have to improve upon it at the next level."

Source: ESPN Insider
Jan 18 - 8:19 PM

 

[Quez]

At this point the question isn't if Mariota will go #1, but how far will he fall. Just about everyone besides stubborn Walt @ walterfootball has Jameis at #1.

 

[Insein]

Alex Smith / Aaron Rodgers similarities?

 

[Grahamburn]

Alex Smith / Aaron Rodgers similarities?

Who's who in this scenario?

It's difficult to watch Jameis' highlight videos and come away unimpressed. It's just amazing throw after amazing throw.

 

[cstu]

Alex Smith / Aaron Rodgers similarities?

Who's who in this scenario?

It's difficult to watch Jameis' highlight videos and come away unimpressed. It's just amazing throw after amazing throw.

Mariota has a chance to be anything from Alex Smith to Rodgers/Brees.

Winston has impressive physical skills but I believe it will be Mariota's brain that separates him in the NFL. He's also an extremely quick runner, who unlike Griffin knows how to slide.

 

[Faust]

Price of trade-up for Marcus Mariota high for Eagles:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000460753/article/price-of-tradeup-for-marcus-mariota-high-for-eagles

 

[Grahamburn]

Alex Smith / Aaron Rodgers similarities?

Who's who in this scenario?

It's difficult to watch Jameis' highlight videos and come away unimpressed. It's just amazing throw after amazing throw.

Mariota has a chance to be anything from Alex Smith to Rodgers/Brees.

Winston has impressive physical skills but I believe it will be Mariota's brain that separates him in the NFL. He's also an extremely quick runner, who unlike Griffin knows how to slide.

I like them both.

Winston's on field brain is full tilt. He isn't dumb. As a Buc fan I want to see my team win, and I think Winston gives them the best chance to do that quickly. The infrastructure to win on offense actually seems like it's in place believe it or not.

Mariota could be a quick study, but even within his own scheme at Oregon you see him miss some easy throws. I felt like he had some happy feet in the pocket against FSU and OSU.

The upside of Mariota is extremely intriguing, however. It's a tough decision. I'm glad I don't have to make it.

 

[Faust]

Mariota Mania: Eagles in midst of madness

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Marcus Mariota - QB - Ducks

An AFC scout believes Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly will "mortgage the future to go get" Oregon redshirt junior QB Marcus Mariota in the draft.

"All these teams high in the draft are all going to see the same things on tape with Mariota, and I'll bet he starts to fall on draft day," the scout said. "Once that happens, (Philadelphia Eagles coach) Chip (Kelly) will mortgage the future to go get him. If he misses on him, (Kelly) can just bolt back to college." The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Heisman winner was the favorite to go No. 1 throughout the season, but momentum has started to move towards Jameis Winston. Now, more people than this scouting source are speculating that Mariota could drop in the draft. "We've seen the same concerns on tape that everyone else is seeing in terms of his anticipation, pocket poise and simplicity of scheme," noted NFL.com. "Kelly recruited Mariota to Oregon to run his offense, and we're sure he would love to have a quarterback with Mariota's ability outside of the pocket to fully unlock the Eagles' offensive potential." The Eagles pick No. 20.

Source: NFL.com

Jan 21 - 8:42 PM

 

[bigmarc27]

Rotoworld:

Marcus Mariota - QB - Ducks

An AFC scout believes Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly will "mortgage the future to go get" Oregon redshirt junior QB Marcus Mariota in the draft."All these teams high in the draft are all going to see the same things on tape with Mariota, and I'll bet he starts to fall on draft day," the scout said. "Once that happens, (Philadelphia Eagles coach) Chip (Kelly) will mortgage the future to go get him. If he misses on him, (Kelly) can just bolt back to college." The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Heisman winner was the favorite to go No. 1 throughout the season, but momentum has started to move towards Jameis Winston. Now, more people than this scouting source are speculating that Mariota could drop in the draft. "We've seen the same concerns on tape that everyone else is seeing in terms of his anticipation, pocket poise and simplicity of scheme," noted NFL.com. "Kelly recruited Mariota to Oregon to run his offense, and we're sure he would love to have a quarterback with Mariota's ability outside of the pocket to fully unlock the Eagles' offensive potential." The Eagles pick No. 20.

Source: NFL.com

Jan 21 - 8:42 PM

From a fantasy aspect, this would be fun to watch.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt ranks Oregon redshirt junior QB Marcus Mariota as the No. 1 player in the class.
As recently as a few weeks ago, this wouldn't have been news. Now, however, it's vogue to rank Mariota No. 2 -- amongst quarterbacks (behind Jameis Winston). Mariota fell to No. 6 overall on Todd McShay's recent Big Board, and NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranks the Oregon prospect No. 11. Many believe Mariota will fall in the draft, with some postulating that the Eagles will make a play up the board when he does. "Prototypical size at 6-feet-4 and 220 pounds and his arm is much stronger than most think," Klatt wrote. "The system at Oregon will not help him, but he would have flourished in any system that he played in. His best trait is his ability to extend the play and keep his eyes down the field for big plays."

Source: Fox Sports
Jan 22 - 5:35 PM

 

[Faust]

Mariota says he sprained AC joint, might not throw at combine

 

[FUBAR]

Pro-ready...probably not a more damning term in all of football. Recent pro-ready QBs are Blaine Gabbert, Jimmy Clausen, Brady Quinn, Blake Bortles, Jake Locker, Matt Barkley, etc.

Honestly other than Andrew Luck, what high pick has worked out at the QB position? Looking at rounds 1 and 2 only

Starting in 2013

1. EJ Manuel - Bust

2. Geno Smith - Bust

2012

1. Luck - Stud

1. RG3 - BUst

1. Tannehill - Decent

1. Weeden - Bust

2. Osweiler - Jury out

2011

1.Newton - Decent

1. Locker - Bust

1. Gabbert - Bust

1. Ponder - Bust

2. Dalton - Decent

2. Kaep - Decent

2010

1. Bradford - Decent when healthy

1. Tebow - Bust

2. Clausen - Bust

2009:

1. Stafford - Stud

1. Sanchez - Bust

1. Freeman - Bust

2. Pat White - Bust

Five drafts worth of 1st and 2nd round QBs, and we have only 2 studs (and I'm being a bit charitable with Stafford there), 5 decent QBs, and 12 busts.

Yikes.

If Stafford is a stud, so is Cam.

Otherwise, agreed with most of your post other than I don't remember Bortles being labeled pro-ready, just that his potential was sky high.

 

[Faust]

Jon Gruden: Chip Kelly's got Marcus Mariota on his speed dial

 

[mr roboto]

All this Chip Kelly noise has to be a smokescreen right? Teams usually don't forecast their desires this clearly this early on in the evaluation process.

 

[georg013]

If Mariota is smart, he will say he is injured and do everything he can NOT to throw at the combine. This way, teams are hesitant to take him high and Kelly has a shot at getting him. His Bowl game left a lot to be desired. Doesn't he have a sprained joint or something? Convenient that he "might" not throw.

 

[Paulymaggs]

I just have a very hard time envisioning a introverted Hawaiian kid leading a group of Professional NFL players to the Super Bowl.

Maybe if there is a gigantic personality at the helm of the team like Chip Kelly, but otherwise

 

[CalBear]

I just have a very hard time envisioning a introverted Hawaiian kid leading a group of Professional NFL players to the Super Bowl.

Maybe if there is a gigantic personality at the helm of the team like Chip Kelly, but otherwise

What difference does it make that he's from Hawaii?

Are you the "brain doctor" who said that Eli Manning would never win a Super Bowl?

 

[cstu]

If Mariota is smart, he will say he is injured and do everything he can NOT to throw at the combine. This way, teams are hesitant to take him high and Kelly has a shot at getting him. His Bowl game left a lot to be desired. Doesn't he have a sprained joint or something? Convenient that he "might" not throw.

How about not even show up at the combine?

 

[Grahamburn]

He'll show up to run the 40 and then just stand around.

 

[Snotbubbles]

He'll show up to run the 40 and then just stand around.

Probably won't even do that. My guess is, he'll do team interviews and do all his drills at the Oregon pro-day.

 

[bigmarc27]

He'll show up to run the 40 and then just stand around.

Probably won't even do that. My guess is, he'll do team interviews and do all his drills at the Oregon pro-day.

I don't think he'll ace the interviews at all honestly. He's a smart kid, good character, but every interview I see him in is painful. It's like pulling teeth to get him to speak. I actually hope his agent enrolls him in a public speaking class to get him out of his shell a bit.

Edit: watch this to see what I mean:

 

[Faust]

Eagles' shot at Mariota in other hands

 

[Grahamburn]

Eagles' shot at Mariota in other hands

With the 10th pick, the Eagles would be in much better position to move up to the first or second spot to draft Mariota. They could package players and picks in this draft or future drafts. Tampa Bay, which has the first pick, would be more likely to be interested in a deal that would still allow them to draft in the top 10 this year.

Tampa can't come out of this draft without their QBOTF. If the Eagles traded Foles to St. Louis the Bucs would no longer have a reason to engage in talks with them.

 

[voiceofunreason]

Nobody is paying that much for Foles.

 

[Faust]

Dungy: Marcus Mariota compares well to Aaron Rodgers

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

ESPN's Mel Kiper dropped Oregon QB Marcus Mariota to No. 4 overall on his newest Big Board.
Mariota was previously ranked No. 1. "I love him as a player, but the more time I spend on Mariota, the harder it can be to separate him from what Oregon's offense is able to do to defenses, which is consistently offer great looks and easy reads," Kiper wrote. "That said, what's great about Mariota is how, despite the rushing yards, you simply can't call him a 'running quarterback.' He was as good a passer -- and with a pass-first mentality -- that even if you judged him on his passing exploits alone you'd have a really good prospect. He showed improved accuracy and anticipation, and the ability to throw on the run or simply take off and pick up chunks of yardage is a major plus. Mariota is no lock to be a star, but there's a lot to work with." Many analysts have flip-flopped their rankings of Mariota and Jameis Winston -- pushing Winston to No. 1 -- but Rotoworld's Josh Norris doesn't anticipate dropping Mariota from his No. 1 perch throughout the process.

Source: ESPN Insider
Jan 28 - 6:57 PM

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

ESPN's Adam Schefter says there's a "real sense" Tampa Bay has its sights set on Oregon QB Marcus Mariota at No. 1 overall.

Schefter concedes that "many NFL executives and scouts believe Florida State's Jameis Winston is the best pro quarterback prospect in this draft." But perhaps the Bucs and new OC Dirk Koetter see things differently, placing more stock in Mariota's mobility and clean off-field resume. More likely, there's just a lot of speculation out there right now with the draft still three months away. We're skeptical the Bucs have come close to making up their mind yet.

Related: Buccaneers

Source: ESPN.com
Jan 29 - 11:06 AM

 

[Quez]

Imo even if Winston is the clear cut #1 you will hear Mariota talked up. The media wants a tight race between Winston & Mariota.

 

[Zyphros]

Eagles' shot at Mariota in other hands

With the 10th pick, the Eagles would be in much better position to move up to the first or second spot to draft Mariota. They could package players and picks in this draft or future drafts. Tampa Bay, which has the first pick, would be more likely to be interested in a deal that would still allow them to draft in the top 10 this year.

Tampa can't come out of this draft without their QBOTF. If the Eagles traded Foles to St. Louis the Bucs would no longer have a reason to engage in talks with them.

Sure they can. If they bolster up everywhere else, Glennon and McCown could keep them a float and give them a filler for 1 more year. Find a QB in '16 and all of a sudden they could be playoff contenders. I doubt that Tampa doesn't take a QB but they can survive 1 more year without their "QBOTF"

 

[Quez]

He'll show up to run the 40 and then just stand around.

Probably won't even do that. My guess is, he'll do team interviews and do all his drills at the Oregon pro-day.

Odds are that right now Mariota has nutritionist & trainers working with him to add as much weight as possible before he steps on the scale at the combine. He may even shove lead weights up his butt before the weigh in (there have been rumors of agents having players doing this for years). No way he runs or does any drills. He is going to have a hard time walking straight, let alone running through cones. If he crapped the weights out in that under Armour spandex, then he will likely plummet into the 2nd. He would be ruined.when. He starts training again for the 40 he will probably be 10 lbs lighter at his proday.

 

[Black&Gold]

He'll show up to run the 40 and then just stand around.

Probably won't even do that. My guess is, he'll do team interviews and do all his drills at the Oregon pro-day.

Odds are that right now Mariota has nutritionist & trainers working with him to add as much weight as possible before he steps on the scale at the combine. He may even shove lead weights up his butt before the weigh in (there have been rumors of agents having players doing this for years). No way he runs or does any drills. He is going to have a hard time walking straight, let alone running through cones. If he crapped the weights out in that under Armour spandex, then he will likely plummet into the 2nd. He would be ruined.when. He starts training again for the 40 he will probably be 10 lbs lighter at his proday.

There's a post that I wish I never read.

 

[Grahamburn]

Eagles' shot at Mariota in other hands

With the 10th pick, the Eagles would be in much better position to move up to the first or second spot to draft Mariota. They could package players and picks in this draft or future drafts. Tampa Bay, which has the first pick, would be more likely to be interested in a deal that would still allow them to draft in the top 10 this year.

Tampa can't come out of this draft without their QBOTF. If the Eagles traded Foles to St. Louis the Bucs would no longer have a reason to engage in talks with them.

Sure they can. If they bolster up everywhere else, Glennon and McCown could keep them a float and give them a filler for 1 more year. Find a QB in '16 and all of a sudden they could be playoff contenders. I doubt that Tampa doesn't take a QB but they can survive 1 more year without their "QBOTF"

Bucs starting QB's since their Super Bowl win:

Brian Griese

Chris Simms

Bruce Gradkowski

Tim Rattay

Jeff Garcia

Luke McCown

Josh Freeman

Josh Johnson

Byron Leftwich

Mike Glennon

Josh McCown

They're taking a QB with the #1 pick. They didn't tank the season to trade the pick or draft a defensive tackle.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Eagles' shot at Mariota in other hands

With the 10th pick, the Eagles would be in much better position to move up to the first or second spot to draft Mariota. They could package players and picks in this draft or future drafts. Tampa Bay, which has the first pick, would be more likely to be interested in a deal that would still allow them to draft in the top 10 this year.

Tampa can't come out of this draft without their QBOTF. If the Eagles traded Foles to St. Louis the Bucs would no longer have a reason to engage in talks with them.

Sure they can. If they bolster up everywhere else, Glennon and McCown could keep them a float and give them a filler for 1 more year. Find a QB in '16 and all of a sudden they could be playoff contenders. I doubt that Tampa doesn't take a QB but they can survive 1 more year without their "QBOTF"

Bucs starting QB's since their Super Bowl win:

Brian Griese

Chris Simms

Bruce Gradkowski

Tim Rattay

Jeff Garcia

Luke McCown

Josh Freeman

Josh Johnson

Byron Leftwich

Mike Glennon

Josh McCown

Nick Foles

They're taking a QB with the #1 pick. They didn't tank the season to trade the pick or draft a defensive tackle.

 

[Zyphros]

Eagles' shot at Mariota in other hands

With the 10th pick, the Eagles would be in much better position to move up to the first or second spot to draft Mariota. They could package players and picks in this draft or future drafts. Tampa Bay, which has the first pick, would be more likely to be interested in a deal that would still allow them to draft in the top 10 this year.

Tampa can't come out of this draft without their QBOTF. If the Eagles traded Foles to St. Louis the Bucs would no longer have a reason to engage in talks with them.

Sure they can. If they bolster up everywhere else, Glennon and McCown could keep them a float and give them a filler for 1 more year. Find a QB in '16 and all of a sudden they could be playoff contenders. I doubt that Tampa doesn't take a QB but they can survive 1 more year without their "QBOTF"

Bucs starting QB's since their Super Bowl win:

Brian Griese

Chris Simms

Bruce Gradkowski

Tim Rattay

Jeff Garcia

Luke McCown

Josh Freeman

Josh Johnson

Byron Leftwich

Mike Glennon

Josh McCown

They're taking a QB with the #1 pick. They didn't tank the season to trade the pick or draft a defensive tackle.

Ok so you listed their QB's in the past? So what? It has nothing to do with their future except a pattern of poor drafting. Glennon has looked decent so maybe the front office can finally get smart and build a good football team instead of taking their QB... That's what smart organizations do, and the Bucc's have proven to be not the brightest crayon in the box. Again I think they do end up taking a QB this year, but they would be much better off if they didn't in my mind.

 

[Xue]

I just have a very hard time envisioning a introverted Hawaiian kid leading a group of Professional NFL players to the Super Bowl.

Maybe if there is a gigantic personality at the helm of the team like Chip Kelly, but otherwise

He's half Samoan, half German. But I get your point.

 

[Grahamburn]

Nick Foles

I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.

 

[Grahamburn]

Ok so you listed their QB's in the past? So what? It has nothing to do with their future except a pattern of poor drafting. Glennon has looked decent so maybe the front office can finally get smart and build a good football team instead of taking their QB... That's what smart organizations do, and the Bucc's have proven to be not the brightest crayon in the box. Again I think they do end up taking a QB this year, but they would be much better off if they didn't in my mind.

You're talking about the same front office that signed McCown to start over Glennon all season. The don't like Glennon.

There's no Jadaveon Clowney in this draft. When you have the #1 pick, an obvious glaring need at the most important position on the field, and probably the most awful QB history of any NFL franchise you take a QB.

 

[Freelove]

Ok so you listed their QB's in the past? So what? It has nothing to do with their future except a pattern of poor drafting. Glennon has looked decent so maybe the front office can finally get smart and build a good football team instead of taking their QB... That's what smart organizations do, and the Bucc's have proven to be not the brightest crayon in the box. Again I think they do end up taking a QB this year, but they would be much better off if they didn't in my mind.

You're talking about the same front office that signed McCown to start over Glennon all season. The don't like Glennon.

There's no Jadaveon Clowney in this draft. When you have the #1 pick, an obvious glaring need at the most important position on the field, and probably the most awful QB history of any NFL franchise you take a QB.

Not if the QB's aren't that good, and you want to build a better team and keep your job.

 

[Grahamburn]

Ok so you listed their QB's in the past? So what? It has nothing to do with their future except a pattern of poor drafting. Glennon has looked decent so maybe the front office can finally get smart and build a good football team instead of taking their QB... That's what smart organizations do, and the Bucc's have proven to be not the brightest crayon in the box. Again I think they do end up taking a QB this year, but they would be much better off if they didn't in my mind.

You're talking about the same front office that signed McCown to start over Glennon all season. The don't like Glennon.

There's no Jadaveon Clowney in this draft. When you have the #1 pick, an obvious glaring need at the most important position on the field, and probably the most awful QB history of any NFL franchise you take a QB.

Not if the QB's aren't that good, and you want to build a better team and keep your job.

Fair enough. Are there any teams in the NFL winning without a competent signal caller?

This isn't fantasy football where you can just wait until everyone else has theirs and draft the next best guy.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota ranks as CBS Sports' Dane Brugler's No. 7 overall prospect.
"Isolating the traits, Mariota has the arm strength, athleticism and elite character for the NFL, but he's far from a can't-miss, taking a huge step from Oregon's offense to the pros," Brugler writes. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Heisman winner was the favorite to go No. 1 throughout the season, but momentum has started to move towards Jameis Winston. Some Draft evaluators are speculating that Mariota could drop in the draft.

Source: CBS Sports
Jan 29 - 2:49 PM