2015 NFL Draft: 5 Reasons Marcus Mariota Won’t Be A Bust

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Reason 4. Where There Is Smoke…

It amazes me that the Buccaneers and for that matter the football world has come to a consensus that Jameis Winston is going first overall. But remember the football world also sees Mariota being taken off the board number 2 overall. Where there is smoke, there is fire.

Why would so many teams be interested in Mariota if he wasn’t worth it. There is not just one questionable franchise trying to take a shot on this guy. There is a line of teams that have done their due diligence and want Mariota badly.

Mariota put up gaudy numbers as the leader of the Oregon Ducks. In 2014 Mariota threw for 4,454 yards 42 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions. The stat that impresses me the most is his career completion percentage of 66.8. He is a quick decision maker who makes big plays in his sleep. High football IQ transcends any system.

Next: Reason 3. He Is Not Just A System QB