Monday, March 2, 2015

My Opinion on the Number 1 and 2 QB in the 2015 NFL Draft

     Most people have Jameis Winston locked in as the number one pick in the upcoming draft.  Despite the off-field problems, people recognize the great player he has the potential to be.  Why not Mariota?  A leader by example, with a spotless crime record.  I began to ponder why a professional football team would take the risk of Winston over Mariota.  I have heard it a thousand times over the last couple weeks, "college teams do not get players ready for NFL systems, they only do what is necessary to win".  For a team like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the risk of off-field problems could easily beat out the "wait and see" mentality.  The Bucs do not want to take the time to teach Mariota all the lingo and mechanics it takes to run a pro offense.  Granted, Lovie Smith is a defensive minded coach.  Fostering a learning environment for Mariota would prove to be a task for a much more QB friendly staff.  As for Winston,  he claims he is ready to be the face of a franchise.  What kind of face?  We learned that players such as Jhonny Maziel can be the face of a franchise and the face of a rehab center at the same time.  Alas, i can not see the future.  I can, however, tell you that Mariota will face a tough season if he runs like he did at Oregon.  At any given moment a player can get injured.  QB that scramble find themselves watching from the bench more than actually playing.  Players like RG3 and Sam Bradford are in a league of their own in that category.  My expectation is that Winston goes first.   Mariota will start this year too though.  If Winston can clean up his act, and Mariota can stay healthy, we should see two very talented young men playing exciting football.  The downside is Winston gets suspended and Mariota tears an ACL.  In all the controversy, we must remember it takes twenty-two players to be successful.  It takes fifty-three to win a Superbowl.

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