NFL Draft Rumor: Bucs like Winston over Mariota.

Direckshun · 01-16-2015, 10:25 PM

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http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftrumormill.php

Buccaneers Currently Prefer Jameis Winston over Marcus Mariota
Updated Jan. 15, 2015*
By Charlie Campbell -*@draftcampbell*

Tampa Bay landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has sparked a heavy debate with Buccaneer fans and the media covering the team about which quarterback is the top prospect between Florida State’s Jameis Winston and Oregon’s Marcus Mariota. Per our sources with the Buccaneers, the organization currently prefers Winston over Mariota.*

Sources say it is early in the process, and things could change in the months to come. Coaches getting involved in draft evaluations can make a big difference in a team’s thinking. However, our sources don’t view that as likely. They say that as long as Winston interviews well and doesn’t get into trouble in the months leading up to the draft, they feel that he will be the top pick in the draft.*

I would agree with Tampa Bay’s thinking that Winston is the far superior prospect on the field. Off the field, the advantage swings to Mariota, but in speaking with evaluators at other teams, they all feel that Winston is the right pick for the Buccaneers. Sources from the Bucs and multiple teams also agree with my contention that Winston is*a better prospect than Matthew Stafford, Sam Bradford, and Cam Newton, who went first overall in the 2009-2011 drafts.*

A lot can change in the spring months leading up to the draft, but entering the pre-combine training, Winston is the favorite to go first overall to Tampa Bay.*

**The Franchise** · 01-16-2015, 10:25 PM

Winston to Evans.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicky McElephant

Winston to Evans.

Yes

Direckshun · 01-16-2015, 10:32 PM

I love Mariota.

In the last ten years, I'd probably rank them like this (as prospects):

1. Luck

2. Eli
3. Strafford
4. Russell

5-tie. RG3
5-tie. Mariota

6. Newton

7. Winston
8. Bradford

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I love Mariota.

**TribalElder** · 01-16-2015, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I love Mariota.

In the last ten years, I'd probably rank them like this (as prospects):

1. Luck

2. Eli
3. Strafford
4. Russell

5-tie. RG3
5-tie. Mariota

6. Newton

7. Winston
8. Bradford

Bradford should not make the list

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-16-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I love Mariota.

Wow.

Direckshun · 01-16-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Wow.

Really? Wow?

Is Mariota not a top tier NFL prospect who should (and will) go in the top two picks?

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Really? Wow?

Is Mariota not a top tier NFL prospect who should (and will) go in the top two picks?

Have you watched him play a full game or multiple games?

Direckshun · 01-16-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Have you watched him play a full game or multiple games?

I've watched him a handful of games this season alone.

I love him. He's going to need a learning curve, no doubt, but he's got every tool you need.

Again, he's a Top Two pick, at the very least. Virtually nobody disagrees with that.

So the idea that it's "laughable" that he goes at 1 instead of 2 is about as silly as me laughing at the idea of some linebacker going at 163 instead of 164.

BigCatDaddy · 01-16-2015, 10:37 PM

Pretty much all mocks have Winston at 1 now so I'd say given something crazy he's the guy.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Pretty much all mocks have Winston at 1 now so I'd say given something crazy he's the guy.

Mocks don't mean anything.

The fact that Winston is a pocket passer with a plus arm, mobility, a huge frame and leading Florida State to a 27-1 record while throwing for 8,000 yards, 65 TD's, 28 INT's and a national championship, is why he'll go number one.

BigCatDaddy · 01-16-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Mocks don't mean anything.

The fact that Winston is a pocket passer with a plus arm, mobility, a huge frame and leading Florida State to a 27-1 record while throwing for 8,000 yards, 65 TD's, 28 INT's and a national championship, is why he'll go number one.

Depends. Some of the higher ups are getting fed info from scouts or someone connected. But he should be the number one guy, I agree.

That reminds me. Who was that fake scout/mock draft guy from a few years ago? I think tied to the Vikings

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-16-2015, 10:40 PM

It would be hilarious after Peterson, Ray McDonald, Ray Rice, and the Colts rapist LB if Winston went #1 overall. If that was the case, DGB should go no lower than fifth (though he will).

**TribalElder** · 01-16-2015, 10:43 PM

Bold prediction Jan 16

Chip Kelly sells out to draft mariota?

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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4133447	Rumor: Bucs like Winston over Mariota. Dun DUN DUNNNNNNNN http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftrumormill.php Buccaneers Currently Prefer Jameis Winston over Marcus Mariota Updated Jan. 15, 2015* By Charlie Campbell -@draftcampbell Tampa Bay landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has sparked a heavy debate with Buccaneer fans and the media covering the team about which quarterback is the top prospect between Florida State’s Jameis Winston and Oregon’s Marcus Mariota. Per our sources with the Buccaneers, the organization currently prefers Winston over Mariota.* Sources say it is early in the process, and things could change in the months to come. Coaches getting involved in draft evaluations can make a big difference in a team’s thinking. However, our sources don’t view that as likely. They say that as long as Winston interviews well and doesn’t get into trouble in the months leading up to the draft, they feel that he will be the top pick in the draft.* I would agree with Tampa Bay’s thinking that Winston is the far superior prospect on the field. Off the field, the advantage swings to Mariota, but in speaking with evaluators at other teams, they all feel that Winston is the right pick for the Buccaneers. Sources from the Bucs and multiple teams also agree with my contention that Winston isa better prospect than Matthew Stafford, Sam Bradford, and Cam Newton, who went first overall in the 2009-2011 drafts. A lot can change in the spring months leading up to the draft, but entering the pre-combine training, Winston is the favorite to go first overall to Tampa Bay.*
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4133447	I love Mariota. In the last ten years, I'd probably rank them like this (as prospects): 1. Luck 2. Eli 3. Strafford 4. Russell 5-tie. RG3 5-tie. Mariota 6. Newton 7. Winston 8. Bradford
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BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $1539122	Pretty much all mocks have Winston at 1 now so I'd say given something crazy he's the guy.
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