NFL Draft Rumors: Eagles will trade with Jets for Marcus Mariota

By Brandon C. Williams | Mar 4, 2015

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

We interrupt your daily schedule to bring you the latest Marcus Mariota to the Eagles rumor, with the Jets willing to trade down with Philadelphia if the Oregon QB falls to sixth overall in the draft.

These days, a sports fan’s diet must have an ample amount of Marcus Mariota to the Eagles rumors, so just consider this your required intake.

A “high-placed league source” (man, you have love those high-placed league sources. Seems like everyone has one stashed away) is saying that should Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota fall to the Jets, who have the sixth overall pick in the draft, the door will swing open for Chip Kelly and Philly to get him.

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Said source also said that it is “highly unlikely” that the Jets would use the pick on Mariota and that “they would be shipping that pick away.”

Should the Jets and Mariota find themselves in that situation on April 30, then expect the Eagles to (pardon the pun) swoop in and make their play for the Heisman Trophy winner.

Let’s go back to our high-placed league source, shall we?

“Philadelphia would make that move and pay that price. We’re talking multiple picks and a player,”

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the source said. “The Jets would be open to moving the pick and the Eagles have internally prepared to move up in the draft. There are contingencies in place and they know that Marcus is that perfect fit.”

It’s at this moment that Geno Smith (for now) can take a deep breath.

The Mariota to the Eagles scuttlebutt has been dancing around the football world from the moment Mariota announced he would forgo his final season of eligibility and turn pro. As we all know, Kelly recruited Mariota to Oregon, with many believing that Kelly feels that Mariota is the best player to run his offense, one that finished third in scoring in 2014 despite shaky quarterback play from both Nick Foles and Mark Sanchez.

Just how confidence is the source of this scenario? He’s going with “100 percent certainty.”

So, there you go, fans. Now that your Mariota rumor mill is satisfied, you can go on with the rest of your day. Do keep in mind that it is your civic duty to share this or any other Mariota to the Eagles speculation to those who have not had their dosage.

Remember, tomorrow will come with fresh rumors. Make sure you’re front and center.

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