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2015 NFL Mock Draft: Pre-combine edition

By Andrew Garda

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rolls out of the pocket against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rolls out of the pocket against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 30. <p>If — and it’s a reasonably big if — Mariota is still here, the Jets would be wise to take him. Sure, they could get really good value if they trade out, though probably not the fantasy football trade numbers that people think Philadelphia would be willing to give up. But you cannot win without a quarterback and right now it would be hard to imagine they think Geno Smith is the guy.</p> <p>The downside is if, in Jets fashion, they throw Mariota out too early. We know his upside, but he’s raw and his game might take some massaging. On the other hand, if the Jets and new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey are willing to build the offensive scheme around Mariota rather than force him into a regular offense, they might find a lot of success.</p> <p>Either way, can they afford to pass on a quarterback here?</p>. QB. Oregon. Marcus Mariota. 6

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