A big reason why I'd still slightly prefer Teddy over Mariota is because I see Aaron Rodgers type potential with Bridgewater. At the same time, I can see Mariota coming in his rookie year and lighting it up, a la RG3 in 2012. Still, as of right now -- give me Teddy.
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I like Teddy more but be real. Nothing alike.
Did you watch that Mariota Colorado footage provided in the post above? In the first minute he does that stupid rollout throw to the right thing (incomplete of course, too) to a wide open WR no less....which Gabbert does all the time.
Another thing I don't like about Mariota is he seems to go to his first read a lot, which I am sure is by design in that goofy offense they run up there.
If Chip Kelly was our head coach, it would be one thing to want Mariota (because the systems would be similar and less of a learning curve for Mariota from college to pro level) , but he's not. Mariota would be a flat out project in our offense. Bridgewater (or similar QB) is a much better fit for what we need.
Quote:I see some Gabbert in Mariota.
Flame away!
Bridgewater is better and easily more pro ready.
What in his game reminds you of Gabbert?
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Sorry dude, I'm sick of "project" QB with so called "potential" that is ultimately never reached.
Just give me the polished QB for once.
Quote:Did you watch that Mariota Colorado footage provided in the post above? In the first minute he does that stupid rollout throw to the right thing (incomplete of course, too) to a wide open WR no less....which Gabbert does all the time.
Another thing I don't like about Mariota is he seems to go to his first read a lot, which I am sure is by design in that goofy offense they run up there.
If Chip Kelly was our head coach, it would be one thing to want Mariota (because the systems would be similar and less of a learning curve for Mariota from college to pro level) , but he's not. Mariota would be a flat out project in our offense. Bridgewater (or similar QB) is a much better fit for what we need.
I've seen almost every game of Mariota's. He does go through reads. It not that often because of the offense but he does it. One throw in one game makes him like Gabbert.
TMD watches a quick highlight video of Mariota, then comes to the assumption that he's Gabbert 2.0. lol..
Quote:Sorry dude, I'm sick of "project" QB with so called "potential" that is ultimately never reached.
Just give me the polished QB for once.
It's one thing to say you prefer Bridgewater because he is a more polished product (which is true and stated throughout this thread). Bridgewater is also likely the safer pick. But throwing Gabbert in there with zero factual basis reaks of desperation and ignorance.
Quote:A big reason why I'd still slightly prefer Teddy over Mariota is because I see Aaron Rodgers type potential with Bridgewater. At the same time, I can see Mariota coming in his rookie year and lighting it up, a la RG3 in 2012. Still, as of right now -- give me Teddy.
Look at RG3 this year. 10-15 years of consistent elite qb play should not be sacrificed for a flash in the pan. Spread option qbs are extremely overrated. On top of the fact that Oregon's entire team is head and shoulders better than every team on their schedule, year in and year out. Mariota is not coming to an extremely talented team that can hide his flaws.
Quote:I've seen almost every game of Mariota's. He does go through reads. It not that often because of the offense but he does it. One throw in one game makes him like Gabbert.
Saying I see some Gabbert in him also doesn't equate to me saying they are "twins" either. Just that that play reminded me a lot of Gabbert.
If Mariota doesn't have to go through his reads often, then he would indeed have work to do/ adjust to a pro style offense.
I would rather get a QB that is a better fit for what we're trying to do on offense than jam a square peg into a round slot.
Mariota would be a good fit with certain teams, either a. a team with a similar style offense (Chip Kelly) or a team that has an offensive minded head coach and big time track record in QB development. We are neither.
Quote:Saying I see some Gabbert in him also doesn't equate to me saying they are "twins" either. Just that that play reminded me a lot of Gabbert.
If Mariota doesn't have to go through his reads often, then he would indeed have work to do/ adjust to a pro style offense.
I would rather get a QB that is a better fit for what we're trying to do on offense than jam a square peg into a round slot.
Mariota would be a good fit with certain teams, either a. a team with a similar style offense (Chip Kelly) or a team that has an offensive minded head coach and big time track record in QB development. We are neither.
Saying you see any Gabbert in Mariota is the dumbest thing in this forum.
Quote:Look at RG3 this year. 10-15 years of consistent elite qb play should not be sacrificed for a flash in the pan. Spread option qbs are extremely overrated. On top of the fact that Oregon's entire team is head and shoulders better than every team on their schedule, year in and year out. Mariota is not coming to an extremely talented team that can hide his flaws.
Yep, but I guess fans want us to fall into the QB trap for another one of "these"...
Quote:Yep, but I guess fans want us to fall into the QB trap for another one of "these"...
you literally watched 1 play and compared him to Gabbert. Like honestly, this is why nobody takes you seriously.
Mariota is nothing like Gabbert. NOTHING. That said, I still prefer Teddy over Mariota. I'd be fine if we had either.
Quote:you literally watched 1 play and compared him to Gabbert. Like honestly, this is why nobody takes you seriously.
Mariota is nothing like Gabbert. NOTHING. That said, I still prefer Teddy over Mariota. I'd be fine if we had either.
I compared the one play to something I see Gabbert do a lot.
I also mentioned other reasons why Mariota wouldn't be a good fit here, and why I'd be hesitant to take him. But I know those don't matter. Go back under your rock.
Mariota would be a disappointment here. Not a good fit.
But since Peter King and a few others are talking about him, everyone feels the need to jump on the Matiota bandwagon blindly right now. Fools gold.
I remember when we drafted Shorts and there was a 1 minute highlight video on the Jags site. TMD said he'd be out of the league in a year.
That's what this reminds me of. 1 minute and he can tell you all there is to know about a prospect.
Quote:I remember when we drafted Shorts and there was a 1 minute highlight video on the Jags site. TMD said he'd be out of the league in a year.
That's what this reminds me of. 1 minute and he can tell you all there is to know about a prospect.
He is known for his hot scouting takes.
Quote:I remember when we drafted Shorts and there was a 1 minute highlight video on the Jags site. TMD said he'd be out of the league in a year.
That's what this reminds me of. 1 minute and he can tell you all there is to know about a prospect.
I know that considering the kind og offense he is from, and seeing what we run, that he'd be a project here.
I don't want that.
There are a few teams in this league that Mariota would be a good fit for, and we're not one of them.
The only reason people are jumping on the Mariota train is because they are buying blindly into the hype without considering real factors.
He does throw to his first read a lot. He does have accuracy issues. And he is raw and would need to either be drafted into a similar system in the pro's or be drafted to a team with an offensive minded head coach/ or one with a track record of solid QB development, for him to have a good chance to succeed in the pro's.
Quote:I compared the one play to something I see Gabbert do a lot.
I also mentioned other reasons why Mariota wouldn't be a good fit here, and why I'd be hesitant to take him. But I know those don't matter. Go back under your rock.
Mariota would be a disappointment here. Not a good fit.
But since Peter King and a few others are talking about him, everyone feels the need to jump on the Matiota bandwagon blindly right now. Fools gold.
This thread was started yesterday. Before Peter King said anything about Mariota.
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The only reason people are jumping on the Mariota train is because they are buying blindly into the hype without considering real factors.
What a crock. Most of the people posting in this thread have probably been watching Mariota since his first college start last year. Just because you're late to the party does not mean we were.