2015 Draft Prospects... First Edition

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So John Clayton said on ESPN Radio that if Mariotta is there at #5 that we're taking him.

Just doesn't make any sense to me.

there is no chance that Clayton is being used to drive up the price of trading for a high pick - I do not see the Redskins sharing their plans with anyone ......one of the local reporters said it is almost impossible to get information from Redskin park now

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So John Clayton said on ESPN Radio that if Mariotta is there at #5 that we're taking him.

Just doesn't make any sense to me.

That would top all, wouldn't it? For once, RGIII would be speechless.

The plot thickens.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

That would top all, wouldn't it? For once, RGIII would be speechless.

The plot thickens.

I would be speechless too. And this has nothing to do with RGIII IMO. It's just that:

• The team doesn't have an offensive line that can help a RG3, Cousins, or a rookie QB.
• Why would we go after another QB that has played in the spread system and would need to develop as a pocket QB?
• If Mariotta falls to #5, it is very likely that they'd have multiple suitors to trade up, since the Jets will likely take him at #6.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So John Clayton said on ESPN Radio that if Mariotta is there at #5 that we're taking him.

Just doesn't make any sense to me.

Clayton is on the Kevin and Thom show on 980 and he.....states...YES they take him if available at #5
According to him....."to good to pass up. May be long time before another opportunity like this presents itself. Smart move"

[sevier2]

While I'm not totally sold on Mariota, how awesome would it be if we DID take him at 5 and he totally panned out to be a great QB. Chip would have to watch his former talent win in his division year in and year out.

A guy can dream right?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Clayton is on the Kevin and Thom show on 980 and he.....states...YES they take him if available at #5
According to him....."to good to pass up. May be long time before another opportunity like this presents itself. Smart move"

I wouldn't have a problem with it myself.

If SM doesn't think the QB of the future is already on the roster and he has the chance to take a guy he thinks can be, just do it.

Keim as usual hits it on the head here

@john_keim RG3 & Mariota come from the same system. How on earth would that be an upgrade for the Redskins? #jkmailbag

John Keim: Good question. My initial thought a while ago was that Mariota would face a difficult adjustment, just like Robert Griffin III. It's not the exact same offense, but he certainly wasn't a traditional drop-back passer; then again neither was Andy Dalton when he arrived in Cincinnati with Jay Gruden. But this isn't about style, it's about personality and whether they feel Mariota can develop, because they're not confident that Griffin will. It's about a lot of the intangibles. People will scream about that and cry about some nonsensical bias, but just telling you the truth since, you know, I talk to people. If they felt Griffin would "get it" then this discussion would not be taking place. So the upgrade comes, honestly, from working with a different talented young quarterback. For what it's worth, I liked Griffin a lot more as a player coming out of college than Mariota. But I've talked to several in the NFL who like Mariota more -- nobody would have said that after 2012, but that's become a distant memory. Also: the two ACL surgeries have to be a factor for a guy who loves taking off from the pocket. Mariota is durable. The coaches do not view Griffin's failures as the result of playing in that offense. Ultimately that's the key.

Washington Redskins mailbag: Part 1 - ESPN

[JoeRedskin]

Mariotta at 5 would seriously test my "In Scot we trust" mantra.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Mariotta at 5 would seriously test my "In Scot we trust" mantra.

If we did that and unloaded Gryphon for something half decent I dont see that as a bad deal.

[Skinsfanatic]

the mariotta interest screams "if you want him, come and get him"

[Ruhskins]

I hope we take advantage of Chip Kelly's dumb moves and get a ransom of picks if he decides to trade up. Another possible trade partner would be Cleveland, but they'd be moving up from 12.

I heard someone on ESPN this morning, I think it was Bill Polian, saying that he believes Tennessee will likely take Mariotta at #2.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I hope we take advantage of Chip Kelly's dumb moves and get a ransom of picks if he decides to trade up. Another possible trade partner would be Cleveland, but they'd be moving up from 12.

I heard someone on ESPN this morning, I think it was Bill Polian, saying that he believes Tennessee will likely take Mariotta at #2.

Whisenhunt seems to prefer pocket passer types. I have a hard time seeing him taking Mariota at #2.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Whisenhunt seems to prefer pocket passer types. I have a hard time seeing him taking Mariota at #2.

That was brought up, but the Titans may not be thrilled or committed to Mettenberger. QB is a big need in Tennessee, so they may not have a choice.

There's also the possibility that the Bucs take Mariotta over Winston (though very unlikely).

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

...............I heard someone on ESPN this morning, I think it was Bill Polian, saying that he believes Tennessee will likely take Mariotta at #2.

If I were Tennessee Titans, I would take MM. Locker is gone and Mettenberger is not a high upside kind of player and the other two QB's Charlie Whitehurst and Jordan Palmer are tall in height and that is about it. Titans FO likes tall QB's and MM is 6'4" 220.
Chances are I think MM will not be there at #5

[Hijinx]

While I really want the Skins to trade down, I don't think there are as many trade partners as people think. There are some teams that need a back up/ future QB, but are they going to trade a bunch of picks to get a guy who will sit a year or more?

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

While I really want the Skins to trade down, I don't think there are as many trade partners as people think. There are some teams that need a back up/ future QB, but are they going to trade a bunch of picks to get a guy who will sit a year or more?

it only takes two teams for a bidding war - keep in mind only 5 of the top 10 QBs in 2014 started as a rookie.... Aaron Rodgers didn't start until year 4