<![CDATA[Marcus Mariota is nothing special.]]>Just watched this OREGON ZONA game and I have to say, it seems Matiota just steamrolls lower level competition. He doesn't seem elite by any means and isn't special at anyone thing. He's good but really does hold onto the ball way too long. Dude doesn't have the Manziel 6th sense of eyes in the back of the head. Anyways, draft gurus and many Browns fans have been salivating over this guy. I just don't see it.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/30452/marcus-mariota-is-nothing-special.RSS for NodeFri, 02 Oct 2026 09:56:06 GMTFri, 03 Oct 2014 05:54:10 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:39:06 GMT]]>The browns are nothing special

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@hoorta said:

Past performance is no guarantee of future results- but Oregon Quarterbacks have sucked in the NFL- led by notables Akilli Smith and Joey Harrington.

What about HOFer Dan Fouts?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438465https://brownsboard.com/post/438465Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:47:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:37:46 GMT]]>Personally I think he will have more success in the nfl than any qb taken in the last 2 drafts.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438460https://brownsboard.com/post/438460Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:37:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:08:16 GMT]]>i toot my own horn at least 3 times a day.

now i look like a dried prune.

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@tiamat63 said:

I honestly wouldn't want a Kaep type prospect on this team.

Agree... The verdict is still not even in as to whether Kaepernick is a "caepernick type prospect".

@tiamat63 said:

I hate too toot my own horn...

Sure you do... 😉

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@hoorta said:

Past performance is no guarantee of future results- but Oregon Quarterbacks have sucked in the NFL- led by notables Akilli Smith and Joey Harrington.

For me its again, not so much the school - but the offense. None of it is conducive to the NFL and you have kids that will be running it near 4+ years.

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@tiamat63 said:

I hate too toot my own horn here but I remember posting about how Mariota is not a franchise QB back in the thread about having two top 5 picks.

I won't take any kid from Oregon as my QB. The scheme is simplified. The coaches make all the checks and calls at the line. You're never under center and the reads are nothing like the pro level.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results- but Oregon Quarterbacks have sucked in the NFL- led by notables Akilli Smith and Joey Harrington.

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@clevelandwantsplayoffs said:

He's got the tools though and with the right coaching could be a caepernick type prospect. Just gotta learn to read D's

I honestly wouldn't want a Kaep type prospect on this team. If it wasn't for that kids elite arm strength, the San Fran offense would be in a hell of a lot of trouble.

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@walterwhite said:

Just watched this OREGON ZONA game and I have to say, it seems Matiota just steamrolls lower level competition. He doesn't seem elite by any means and isn't special at anyone thing. He's good but really does hold onto the ball way too long. Dude doesn't have the Manziel 6th sense of eyes in the back of the head. Anyways, draft gurus and many Browns fans have been salivating over this guy. I just don't see it.

Thanks Mel. Where does he stand on your Big Board?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438225https://brownsboard.com/post/438225Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:33:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:18:58 GMT]]>I hate to say it, but if I had to choose between him and Winston, it has been and probably always will be Winston

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438218https://brownsboard.com/post/438218Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:18:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:12:27 GMT]]>I hate too toot my own horn here but I remember posting about how Mariota is not a franchise QB back in the thread about having two top 5 picks.

I won't take any kid from Oregon as my QB. The scheme is simplified. The coaches make all the checks and calls at the line. You're never under center and the reads are nothing like the pro level.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438204https://brownsboard.com/post/438204Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:12:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:14:49 GMT]]>Just wait until JFF starts.....

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438189https://brownsboard.com/post/438189Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:14:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:13:40 GMT]]>Perilously close to agreeing with Walter here....

Fortunately for me the thread is in the wrong forum.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/438188https://brownsboard.com/post/438188Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:13:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Marcus Mariota is nothing special. on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:54:27 GMT]]>I think he's good but I didn't see anything "elite" or Heisman worthy out of him, I don't know maybe it's just Oregon's wacky offenses.

But damn he holds onto that ball forever.

I'd love to see the Heisman go to a guy like Gurley or Cooper instead of a QB again.

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@walterwhite said:

Just watched this OREGON ZONA game and I have to say, it seems Matiota just steamrolls lower level competition. He doesn't seem elite by any means and isn't special at anyone thing. He's good but really does hold onto the ball way too long. Dude doesn't have the Manziel 6th sense of eyes in the back of the head. Anyways, draft gurus and many Browns fans have been salivating over this guy. I just don't see it.

Recent article is SI had Mariotta as the #1 overall. I'd certainly take a chance on him ahead of Winston. Academic for the Browns, as it's nearly impossible they will draft a qb in the first round in 2015.

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