Definitely Mariota. Winston is good but I feel that he lacks the QB intelligence.

Drizzy_ wrote Definitely Mariota. Winston is good but I feel that he lacks the QB intelligence.

I honestly feel the complete opposite. In fact, I'm baffled that someone thinks that.
Could you tell me how you came to this conclusion? I'm legitimately curious.

If I had to choose I would say Mariota because Winston always seems to be in trouble.
I wouldn't want that kinda drama around my football team.

Winston for sure. He has a better arm and size for the NFL and who knows if Mariota will be good in any other system.

I would go with Winston, I feel he is just a better overall QB.

Wife wrote Is this even like a serious question?

Mariota.

Look at what some of the analyst have been saying about how Winston has every tool and Mariota is still lacking.

xTrickz wrote Mariota in my opinion. I understand where the user above is coming from, but look at Cam Newton and what he does. Even with the Panthers, Cam Newton runs a lot more than he should. And don't forget about Russell Wilson, he has the most rushing yards as a QB, he has been running a lot recently. Mariota has only gotten better as he has aged also. While throwing 40 touchdowns this year, he only got intercepted 3 times? A touchdown to interception ratio like that is almost unheard of. Winston has too many off the field distractions also.

I think the Bucs would be foolish not to take Mariota first.

Johnny Manziel, Tim Tebow, Geno Smith, etc. All rushing QB as well and look how that came out. Mariota could be another bust.

This is what ESPN First Take had to say about it.
I, for the most part, agree with them.

Bradying wrote

xTrickz wrote Mariota in my opinion. I understand where the user above is coming from, but look at Cam Newton and what he does. Even with the Panthers, Cam Newton runs a lot more than he should. And don't forget about Russell Wilson, he has the most rushing yards as a QB, he has been running a lot recently. Mariota has only gotten better as he has aged also. While throwing 40 touchdowns this year, he only got intercepted 3 times? A touchdown to interception ratio like that is almost unheard of. Winston has too many off the field distractions also.

I think the Bucs would be foolish not to take Mariota first.

Johnny Manziel, Tim Tebow, Geno Smith, etc. All rushing QB as well and look how that came out. Mariota could be another bust.

Geno Smith is not a rushing QB. His o-line sucks so he is forced to scramble.

Tim Tebow is not a bust. He is much better than a lot of the QBs in the league, the media ruined him.

Michael Vick is a scramble first QB and in his prime, was one of the best in the league.

Andrew Luck has proven to be an elite QB in the league and runs when the pocket collapses, such as Mariota, and still scrambles for first downs. The only difference is Mariota is much faster on his feet and can make plays, unlike Luck who mostly just runs out of bounds or slides. I just don't see all the hype in Winston.

xTrickz wrote

Bradying wrote

xTrickz wrote Mariota in my opinion. I understand where the user above is coming from, but look at Cam Newton and what he does. Even with the Panthers, Cam Newton runs a lot more than he should. And don't forget about Russell Wilson, he has the most rushing yards as a QB, he has been running a lot recently. Mariota has only gotten better as he has aged also. While throwing 40 touchdowns this year, he only got intercepted 3 times? A touchdown to interception ratio like that is almost unheard of. Winston has too many off the field distractions also.

I think the Bucs would be foolish not to take Mariota first.

Johnny Manziel, Tim Tebow, Geno Smith, etc. All rushing QB as well and look how that came out. Mariota could be another bust.

Geno Smith is not a rushing QB. His o-line sucks so he is forced to scramble.

Tim Tebow is not a bust. He is much better than a lot of the QBs in the league, the media ruined him.

Michael Vick is a scramble first QB and in his prime, was one of the best in the league.

Andrew Luck has proven to be an elite QB in the league and runs when the pocket collapses, such as Mariota, and still scrambles for first downs. The only difference is Mariota is much faster on his feet and can make plays, unlike Luck who mostly just runs out of bounds or slides. I just don't see all the hype in Winston.

Geno smith is a rushing QB. His o-line isn't horrible, he just does horrible reads. Tim Tebow is a bust. Media doesn't determine how good you are or if you play in the NFL or not? Are you serious? Coaches do.
Manziel same thing. He's horrible. You didn't mention anything about him. Pryor? Horrible. Mariota could be the same exact thing. He isn't pro ready.