Doc Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 It never does, doc... In this case it would. Not much more to say about them. Best ability is availability. Yeah, that's probably the best thing you can say about them.
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Posted September 13, 2015 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. I don't see anyone (at least here) going overboard re: Mariota. I see virtually EVERYONE saying "It's just against Tampa Bay". Truth is, they both played very well. And both have plenty to prove.
PlayoffsPlease Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Stop. Wait. I have read that college football can't possibly prepare QBs for the NFL anymore.
/dev/null Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Winston is 26-2 as a starting QB 0-2 vs Mariota 26-0 against everybody else
Fixxxer Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Why wasn't Mariotta in the victory formation? Did he get hurt?
The Dean Posted September 13, 2015 Author Posted September 13, 2015 Winston is 26-2 as a starting QB 0-2 vs Mariota 26-0 against everybody else What about his high school records? Don't they count, too? Winston is 0-1 as an NFL QB and 0-1 against Mariota (though I'm not even sure why that's a thing, since they play on different sides of the ball).
PromoTheRobot Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Stop. Wait. I have read that college football can't possibly prepare QBs for the NFL anymore. Has he played an NFL team yet?
papazoid Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 i always enjoy when good prevails over evil....
YoloinOhio Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 @PFF: Don't get too excited over Marcus Mariota's debut, says @PFF_Sam: http://t.co/M4kghvNUDA
Wayne Cubed Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 I'll take the fantasy points, thanks MM.
Dr. Fong Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 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. Remember when a bunch of people around here were upset that the Bills didn't hire Lovie Smith? LOL. Thank Crom we dodged that bullet.
Low Positive Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 @PFF: Don't get too excited over Marcus Mariota's debut, says @PFF_Sam: http://t.co/M4kghvNUDA Why can't I get excited? I'm excited about the Bills whipping the Colts. I'm beyond excited about that throw Tyrod made to Percy. I'm excited about Mariota. I'm excited about the Cowboys comeback against the Giants. I'm excited about the two games tonight. Football's back and the Bills don't suck! You know what I'm not too excited about? My 3:00 meeting with general council to discuss ADA compliance of vendor systems. If you can't get excited and irrational about sports, why watch them?
GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Remember when a bunch of people around here were upset that the Bills didn't hire Lovie Smith? LOL. Thank Crom we dodged that bullet. I was one of them. I have long since admitted that folly....
4merper4mer Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 I will only agree that Mariota is going to be awesome if Buffalo Barbarian predicted he's be a flop.
YoloinOhio Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Why can't I get excited? I'm excited about the Bills whipping the Colts. I'm beyond excited about that throw Tyrod made to Percy. I'm excited about Mariota. I'm excited about the Cowboys comeback against the Giants. I'm excited about the two games tonight. Football's back and the Bills don't suck! You know what I'm not too excited about? My 3:00 meeting with general council to discuss ADA compliance of vendor systems. If you can't get excited and irrational about sports, why watch them? PFF said it, not me. Lol
VABills Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 He isn't from FSU. He was going against a QB from FSU. Honestly, when did FSU put out a good starting quality QB into the NFL. This is not a huge shock.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) 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. Just proves no one has nailed to formula and dependencies for good QB selection. Edited September 14, 2015 by over 20 years of fanhood
dave mcbride Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 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. I don't pretend to know all that much, but I have never had any doubt that he'd end up a better player than Winston. Of course, it's way too soon to tell, but I'm a big fan of Mariota's potential. Heck, I thought he played great in the national championship game until it got out of hand. At one point, he should have been 20-24 for 250-260 yards if not for bad drops by his receivers.
Dr. Fong Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 I was one of them. I have long since admitted that folly.... Bravo for having the sack to admit it. I've been wrong about very many things in my life, but one thing I have consistently hated is the Tampa 2 defense.
26CornerBlitz Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 @RobertKlemko @RobertKlemko: Text from a Browns player: "Mariota is good... Does not look like a rookie on film."
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