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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets, Browns land quarterbacks

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) passes against the Baylor Bears in the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) passes against the Baylor Bears in the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patrick Mahomes II

QB, Texas Tech

The biggest loser in Tony Romo retiring was not the Dallas Cowboys, nor was it the Denver Broncos. The team that was really left holding the bag was the Houston Texans, who were expecting Romo to come in and be their starter next season. For now, the team is going to have to roll with Tom Savage at the position, who could be a nice holdover until they are ready for their next franchise quarterback.

That player could be Patrick Mahomes II, the son of former Major League pitcher, Patrick Sr. Mahomes has an incredible arm, and while his footwork definitely needs help, there is no doubt that he has the talent to be a good quarterback in the league. He has rocketed up draft boards this offseason, and for good reason, as he definitely has the strongest arm in this draft class.

The Texans made the right decision by trading Brock Osweiler to the Cleveland Browns, as they rid themselves from the mistake they made when they gave him a ton of money last offseason. Houston is pretty stacked on defense, and will be adding J.J. Watt back to a unit that was the top-ranked defense in the league last season. This is a team that has won the AFC South two straight years, but the goal now is to make it to an AFC Championship Game sooner than later.

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