[Julio Riddols]

Why do so many people think Mariota is not that good? I understand the system he is in.. But he has been head and shoulders better than any of his predecessors at Oregon, especially Dennis Dixon, who was undersized but might have been able to develop into something of a decent backup given playing time.. Mariota has prototype size and a good arm, a track record of avoiding turnovers like the plague, and enough speed to be incredibly dangerous with his feet as well. He is coming off a season where he essentially mirrored Russell Wilsons best season in college except with a lot more efficient rushing numbers. He is also remarkably consistent and by all accounts has a good head on his shoulders.

Mariota looks to me like he is essentially somewhere between Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, AKA a QB I would give my arm and leg and probably a nut for.