The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I know it's just the first game, and it's against Tampa Bay---but Mariota is just money. 8/11 156 yards and 3 TDs with time still left in the 1st half. Can't believe he wasn't the first pick in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 He'll be in the HoF if he can only convince the NFL to let him play vs. Tampa every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 He'll be in the HoF if he can only convince the NFL to let him play vs. Tampa every week. For sure. But accuracy is accuracy, no matter who you play, if you have time to throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Especially compared to Winston right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'll wait until he plays against another team. The Bucs are horrid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Especially compared to Winston right now. But Winston is ranked #24 best QB in the NFL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 But Winston is ranked #24 best QB in the NFL! Compare his rookie year to Peyton Manning! Brett Favre's first pass was a pick six too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I haven't been watching but if Lovie is playing a bunch of his trademark defense, every QB should destroy Tampa. He seems to be the only guy left in the world clinging to the Tampa-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Compare his rookie year to Peyton Manning! Brett Favre's first pass was a pick six too! Pretty good company. To keep those comparisons coming, maybe Winston should start threatening to retire this offseason. Mariota. 4TDs in the first half. Yes, it is Tampa Bay, but this is a special debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I was pretty much assured right here Mariotta wouldn't be any good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Man if only we didnt draft EJ and not traded for sammy watkins, then we would still not have had a chance at him Edited September 13, 2015 by Crayola64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 HOF! HOF! @NFLonCBS Marcus Mariota's first career NFL half: 4 TD, 3 incompletions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Apparently Ohio state has a better defense than Tampa Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 @nflnetwork No. 1 draft pick vs. No. 2 Winston: 6/12, 1 TD, 70 yards, 2 INTs, 56.2 pass RTG Mariota: 10/13, 4 TDs, 175 yards, 157.9 pass RTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I was pretty much assured right here Mariotta wouldn't be any good... Not by me. I was on record as saying he'd have been my pick if I was Tampa. Not that I am writing Winston off after one game mind you, but I always preferred Mariota's make up and I think the stuff about him not transitioning was overstated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Didn't Flacco throw 5 TDs in first half vs Tampa last year? It's impressive in first game regardless of opponent though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Apparently Ohio state has a better defense than Tampa Bay This +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Not by me. I was on record as saying he'd have been my pick if I was Tampa. Not that I am writing Winston off after one game mind you, but I always preferred Mariota's make up and I think the stuff about him not transitioning was overstated. Agreed. Winston, like EJ, was always going to be a project, IMO. He had WAY too many games where he seemed to get in a zone (or out of the zone) and would just toss weak INTs. Mariota has always been rock solid. I could never understand this being a question, if a team wanted to draft a QB for NOW. I never right off a player based on his first game, first year or ever first few years. Players can develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Man if only we didnt draft EJ and not traded for sammy watkins, then we would still not have had a chance at him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Good news! So does Tyrod! But yeah, dude looks great today. Edited September 13, 2015 by Big C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Man if only we didnt draft EJ and not traded for sammy watkins, then we would still not have had a chance at him Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I know it's just the first game, and it's against Tampa Bay---but Mariota is just money. 8/11 156 yards and 3 TDs with time still left in the 1st half. Can't believe he wasn't the first pick in the draft. Good. Let him draw the attention and headlines off Tyrod today. Keep him more under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Good. Let him draw the attention and headlines off Tyrod today. Keep him more under the radar. Agreed. I'm all about stealth this year, for the Bills. Bills? No, they suck, nothing to see here. Unlike many, until the Bills have shown they are too good to ignore, I prefer they be completely overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think anyone would look good against TB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think anyone would look good against TB. True, but for a first start on the road no less it's impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think anyone would look good against TB. Think again... http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120807/2013/REG14/bills@buccaneers#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap2000000294477&tab=analyze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow. I have been outspoken especially on FB back here in Portland stating Mariota was going to be a bust. By every account he is a great kid. Everything Winston was not. I did not think he had an NFL arm. I look like a fool now. But it is just one game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 If only we'd have drafted Manziel last year like some wanted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow. I have been outspoken especially on FB back here in Portland stating Mariota was going to be a bust. By every account he is a great kid. Everything Winston was not. I did not think he had an NFL arm. I look like a fool now. But it is just one game... True, but you may repeat that for many more! If only we'd have drafted Manziel last year like some wanted... Manziel was active today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow. I have been outspoken especially on FB back here in Portland stating Mariota was going to be a bust. By every account he is a great kid. Everything Winston was not. I did not think he had an NFL arm. I look like a fool now. But it is just one game... You could have used almost ANY game against TB in the past two years, and you wouldn't have seen a QB performance this impressive. I believe Flacco lit them up last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Manziel was active today... Yes he actively sucked. Hard to say who sucked more, he or Mallett. Edited September 13, 2015 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Tyrod out plays Luck and everyone is told not to get carried away. Mariota whips the NFL equivalent of an FCS team and everyone loses their sh!t. This I could have predicted. You could have used almost ANY game against TB in the past two years, and you wouldn't have seen a QB performance this impressive. I believe Flacco lit them up last year. You can guarantee if Tyrod did this no one would care. Edited September 13, 2015 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yes he actively sucked. Hard to say who sucked more, he or Mallett. Yup, hard to say. But at least we can have a conversation about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yup, hard to say. But at least we can have a conversation about them. True, but it would end quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 True, but it would end quickly. It never does, doc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Tyrod out plays Luck and everyone is told not to get carried away. Mariota whips the NFL equivalent of an FCS team and everyone loses their ****. This I could have predicted. You can guarantee if Tyrod did this no one would care. WFT are you babbling about, Promo? Show me ONE post that suggests Tyrod didn't have a great game? But he isn't a rookie playing his FIRST game, and he didn't have 4TD passes. Seriously, what is your glitch? Can only Bills be good or be acknowledged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yes he actively sucked. Hard to say who sucked more, he or Mallett. Best ability is availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 But Winston is ranked #24 best QB in the NFL! Way ahead of that last place stinker... Tyrod something.... it escapes me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) WFT are you babbling about, Promo? Show me ONE post that suggests Tyrod didn't have a great game? But he isn't a rookie playing his FIRST game, and he didn't have 4TD passes. Seriously, what is your glitch? Can only Bills be good or be acknowledged? I didn't say what you think I said. I said people are being told to not get carried away over one good game by Tyrod. In fact that was pretty much the theme of the Bills post game show. Edited September 13, 2015 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 WFT are you babbling about, Promo? Show me ONE post that suggests Tyrod didn't have a great game? But he isn't a rookie playing his FIRST game, and he didn't have 4TD passes. Seriously, what is your glitch? Can only Bills be good or be acknowledged? Uh oh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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