flgreen Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Mariota could be Jets’ next QB if Geno keeps bombing By Steve SerbyOctober 6, 2014 | 11:06am Modal Trigger Mariota could be Jets’ next QB if Geno keeps bombing The Jets could draft Oregon star Marcus Mariota if Geno Smith's struggles continue. It’s early, and though it has gotten late early for the Jets, it is still too early to give up on Geno Smith. But if you belong to that infamous army of long-suffering Jets fans, it is not too early for you to dream about Marcus Mariota. Suck For Mariota doesn’t have the same ring to it as Suck For Luck did, but you get the drift. If the Jets are as bad as they looked in San Diego, if Rex Ryan cannot keep the ship from sinking and the season spirals even more out of control than it has, the Jets will be very much in play for Oregon’s Heisman hopeful should he decide to enter the NFL Draft. A Carcass For Marcus? Remember that the Raiders (Derek Carr) and Jaguars (Blake Bortles), two certain Carcasses for Marcus, have their presumptive rookie franchise quarterbacks. The Titans, Bucs, Rams and possibly even the Redskins would be in play, however, and Mariota is considered such a prospect that it’s likely the winner of the Carcass For Marcus Sweepstakes would have to trade up to secure the first overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft. Mariota was expected to be among talented group of quarterbacks coming out in the 2014 class, but surprised by returning to Oregon for his junior season in an attempt to win a national title. That looks like a long shot after the No. 2 Ducks were stunned by Arizona on Thursday night. Despite a patchwork offensive line, Mariota has completed 71 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,411 yards and 15 touchdowns during the team’s 4-1 start. If Trader John Idzik can’t find a quality cornerback, all would be forgiven if he were to step out of character and make the bombshell move — for his new coach — if Smith continues to drown in quicksand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Not Serby, please. We've suffered enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is going to be the rest of the year, unfortunately. However the problem is that while I like Mariota, he simply isn't the caliber of prospect that you tank a season for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I mean, does anyone really think this kid declares early, with this as a potential place he could end up? Not a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 He sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscanes331 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Carcus for Marcus is kind of catchy. I like it better than suck for Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 One step at a time , fire Rex , step two draft a franchise LT move brick to RT and rebuild the O line which will be a faster longer term solution than a shiney new " weapon ".....but they'll be plenty of time for that argument in march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Mariota is going to need a genius-level OC. IMO, Connor Cook would be safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 hes just going to suck if we draft him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Guys don't worry about Mariota, Geno threw 50 TD's for VT we are going to be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Oregon players suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Guys don't worry about Mariota, Geno threw 50 TD's for VT we are going to be ok. He had that many interceptions at WVU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 He had that many interceptions at WVU? Duh, that's why he slipped into the second round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is going to be the rest of the year, unfortunately. However the problem is that while I like Mariota, he simply isn't the caliber of prospect that you tank a season for. But its not like we have to try to tank at this point of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is going to be the rest of the year, unfortunately. However the problem is that while I like Mariota, he simply isn't the caliber of prospect that you tank a season for. I agree 100% he isn't there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 he will pull a peyton manning--as will a lot of top QB prospects--and stay in another year rather than getting drafted by jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 A Carcass For Marcus? Anyone remember "No wino for Geno". At this time in the year in 2012 it was en vogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Definitely read the thread title as "Sexy Mariota Could Be Jets' Next QB" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 At least Tavon Austin has been a complete bust so far too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Mariota is going to be like Geno, once the NFL scouting departments take a really good look at him in the buildup to the draft, he is going to plummet. I think he'll be there in the teens. Rather draft Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 who are the top CB and DL prospects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 But its not like we have to try to tank at this point of time. Agreed. The season is a wash but I think we're still at a point where we can let guys play to determine who keeps their jobs in 2015. If there was an Andrew Luck in this year's draft, I'd say tank. But there really isn't anyone this year worth doing that for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanJet Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 No to Mariota! Please enough of these read-option QB's. The Jets need a tall QB who is a pocket passer with a good arm and not as dumb as a rock. Unless Connor Cook decides to forgo his senior season I don't really see much in the way of QB talent in the 2015 draft. Let some other team draft Mariota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPBanBadPosters Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 One step at a time , fire Rex , step two draft a franchise LT move brick to RT and rebuild the O line which will be a faster longer term solution than a shiney new " weapon ".....but they'll be plenty of time for that argument in march. As much as I'd like Mariota, this actually isn't a bad idea at all, especially since Andrus Peat looks like he'll be an All-Pro LT for the next decade, and we've allowed our OL to go to sh*t (something that too few fans have bothered to notice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 One step at a time , fire Rex , step two draft a franchise LT move brick to RT and rebuild the O line which will be a faster longer term solution than a shiney new " weapon ".....but they'll be plenty of time for that argument in march. Brick has never been known as a great run blocker...wouldn't be a huge fan of seeing him moved to RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 As much as I'd like Mariota, this actually isn't a bad idea at all, especially since Andrus Peat looks like he'll be an All-Pro LT for the next decade, and we've allowed our OL to go to sh*t (something that too few fans have bothered to notice). Same as with herm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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