Its funny how people just keep throwing out the assertion that Mariota is a good passer. As vagrant first said, guy has trouble maintaining 60% and thats with mostly screens and short passes all day. His footwork and mechanics often look horrible and I'm just not seeing where you people are pulling this stuff out about Mariota looking "natural" as a passer.....its pure fiction. 

 

The real truth is people are gushing over Mariota for much of the same reasons they did of Gabbert, and usually do with most QB - his measureables, arm strength & athleticism. 

 

Well congrats, those things also were prevalent in JaMonster Russell. 

 

Teddy has the important attributes that actually make up a good NFL QB. 

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