What we thought about Locker, vs. what we think about Mariota

I think Mariota is MUCH more comparable to VY, but I think Mariota is better coming out than VY was. I also think VY could've been a really good QB in the NFL if not for his mental issues.

I know I have heard coutless times "Man, if we could've just put Locker's brain in VYs body ..."

That is basically what MM is (except he is probably smarter than Locker, and a little more polished that VY) ... so even better

 

If it wasn't for all the injuries, Locker could have been average, at least. Frustrating ups and downs... but ask Cincinnati about that with Dalton.

But, that said... injuries are a huge factor. Mariota doesn't come in with that baggage... Currently.

 

Who knows how locker would of done at Oregon. If darron Thomas can put up great numbers no doubt locker coulda put up mariota like numbers

 

Exactly. Because it limits the offenses ability to create mismatches and force the defense into a different scheme. Man beaters, cover 2 beaters... The dude could play against soft coverage to the far hash because of his cannon arm. Aaaaaand nothing really else.

 

Mariota from what has been said and what I have read about has a mental gift for playing QB. Take into account his attitude Bd humbleness , I have been impressed. Also that we are modifying the offense to help him be successful .

 

Mariota is definitely a superior prospect to Locker by far

 

I couldn't find where I posted in that Locker thread but I do remember liking the pick for the simple fact that we needed a QB. New QB is exciting so no one should be surprised when the common sentiment among fans is excitement when the team drafts one in the first round.

Mariota is the guy so fans might as well get on board and hope for the best. If he ends up busting out then by all means say "I told ya so". But no need to go on and on about it before he's even seen the practice field.

I clearly loved the pick. But trying to be objective here, I do think there is legitimate reason to be more excited about this pick than the VY pick and certainly the Locker pick. Mariota kinda seems like a combination of the best qualities of both.... the playmaking ability of VY and the character of Locker.

He certainly could still bust but I'm gonna remain super pumped until I see him go out there and stink up the joint with my own eyes.

 

Mariota's mechanics aren't much better. He throws off his back foot, across his body, etc as much as VY did.


As for the hard work/mental parts of it. No one knew that about Vince until he started losing. Mariani hasn't faced adversity yet. He could crumble the same way.