Quote:so if it didn't work out for Gabbert...never try again? it's really not a fair comparison, just because they're both raw prospects, Mariota is so much more athletically gifted, much more like Kaepernick than Gabbert IMO

 

I guess if we don't get the #1 pick we should just forget about getting a QB.

 

No, not "forget about getting a QB", but "forget about getting a raw prospect that needs a ton of work just to have a chance to be successful in a pro system". Forget all these stupid read option QB's that who seem to be prevalent on the mouthbreathers wish-lists. 

 

Unless we plan on upgrading/ changing the OC to someone like Chip Kelly/ Harbaugh/ et al, it would be a waste of time to bring in someone like Mariota in here. 

 

A QB like Teddy is clearly the best fit for what we need. 

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