Marcus Mariota to work out for Buccaneers, Jets, Chargers

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Marcus Mariota to work out for Buccaneers, Jets, Chargers

Oregon's pro day might not have been what former Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota was hoping for, but his opportunities to leave a better final impression on various NFL clubs haven't run out.

The Heisman Trophy winner has scheduled private workouts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 16, the New York Jets on March 28 and the San Diego Chargers on April 15, according to a College Football 24/7 source. The Buccaneers hold the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft and are in need of a quarterback. Mariota's workout there could help the club decide between he and Florida State's Jameis Winston as the No. 1 pick of the draft.

According to the source, Mariota also has scheduled a visit to Buccaneers' facility on April 9. The Buccaneers have already hosted Winston for a visit at the team facility.

The Jets also have a quarterback need, and hold the No. 6 pick of the draft.

[Marshall/Boogie]

What are your thoughts about all this? Smokescreen? Or..

Oh, and that is the creepiest gif ever. Thanks for the nightmares.

[Guest]

What are your thoughts about all this? Smokescreen? Or..

Oh, and that is the creepiest gif ever. Thanks for three nightmares.

Well, we have to consider bringing a young guy on to eventually replace Rivers. I don't think this is the year to do it though. I can't imagine what smokescreen the Chargers would be trying to employ here either.

[Fleet]

Maybe Rivers isnt in the plans long term?

[madcaplaughs]

You never know if he's going to fall

[Mister Hoarse]

Wat is the latest on Rivers' back injury?

[Maverick]

Wat is the latest on Rivers' back injury?

back to the future

[Geezbolt]

You never know if he's going to fall

That's always a possibility. I don't think there is any way Mariota would drop into Chip Kelly's lap at #20 like Curtis Conway suggested last night on the NFL Network. Kelly might ultimately end up with him, but some team drafting before #20 would coax a pick or two out of Philly to move up a few slots. With the Chargers bringing Mariota in for a private workout, if he somehow was still on the board at #17 it would probably be enough of a smokescreen to get Kelly to move up 3 picks to get ahead of Cleveland. The Bolts could pick up an extra 4th Rounder for swapping positions and TT would have an extra 4th with which to move up again in the 2nd Round. I love thinking up these draft scenarios that will never happen.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Well if you think about it another QB in the AFC west is on his last year or two... He plays for horse face... Could we be doing due diligence???

[Fleet]

I think Rivers may be retiring now that i think about it. Hes very close with Hardwick. Players are retiring these days somewhat early.

[Marshall/Boogie]

I think Rivers may be retiring now that i think about it. Hes very close with Hardwick. Players are retiring these days somewhat early.

Sadly for us, this is sounding more and more probable...

[Marshall/Boogie]

If so, Rivers is probably trying his best to keep this under wraps, helping the Bolts to try and get MM in the draft.