Grading Mariota

[Conn]

I think Mariota is here until Kliff isn’t, for whatever reason that eventually happens. Mariota loses some of his appeal whenever a new OC comes in, I’d think.

Hypothetical to demonstrate what I mean: let’s say after next year when Kliff’s Cardinals money stops being paid, he takes a college job. Same time, Mike McDaniel gets fired (seems the owner likes him and he might hang on another year). In that circumstance, Mariota gets less appealing and another veteran QB who has played extensively in the Shanahan offensive tree probably gains value.

 

[Faithful Fan]

We also need a development guy with some abilities, because if Jaden cant keep himself healthy, his starting stay wont be very long.

I’ve been thinking the same, another year or two like this one and we will be back to looking for a new quarterback. Even staring at a 4-10 record, most of our fans are not ready to face this possibility. Hopefully we turn it around next year.

 

[skinzplay]

I think Mariota is here until Kliff isn’t, for whatever reason that eventually happens. Mariota loses some of his appeal whenever a new OC comes in, I’d think.

Hypothetical to demonstrate what I mean: let’s say after next year when Kliff’s Cardinals money stops being paid, he takes a college job. Same time, Mike McDaniel gets fired (seems the owner likes him and he might hang on another year). In that circumstance, Mariota gets less appealing and another veteran QB who has played extensively in the Shanahan offensive tree probably gains value.

I've been hoping like hell that the Michigan drama will make dominos fall that'll usher Kliff outta here. He's not gonna be UM's HC, of course, but maybe things go a certain way that generate HC and OC openings in several places........... He's not gonna be a HC in the NFL again.