Quote:Have you honestly watched Marcus Mariota quarterback the Oregon offense? I have, an it's easy to see that he's a guy that wins inside and outside the pocket, he goes through his progressions comfortably and fires darts to his receivers, he is the real deal. Let's talk in May.

 

Yes I have, and I think its funny that you and others act as if Mariota is doing anything all that impressive QB-wise in that offense. Its clear that what is impressive about Mariota is his measurables/ athleticism and big plays that he makes with his feet. Hitting wide open receivers- often on his first read  - often for screens/ short passes who then do the bulk of the work in YAC, isn't all impressive for the QB to me, sorry. 

 

Funny how the Mariota defenders never bring up examples of legit difficult NFL type deeper throws after going through his progressions, into tight coverage that he has to make. 

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