2015 NFL Draft: 1st Round QB's

  Even though the NFL and NCAA seasons have not yet come to an end, all eyes are soon to turn to the NFL draft. And where will the most attention go to? The most important and dynamic position, Quarterback. Two names headline this years draft. Marcus Mariota out of Oregon, and Jameis Winston out of Florida State. These two are sure fire first round QB's, but the only question is.... What teams will draft them?
 
      First off, what teams need a new QB in the first round? The Tampa Bay Bucs desperately need someone at the helm of their offense, after their stint with Josh McCown didn't pan out like they planned. Mike Glennon didn't show up like the Bucs would have wanted either. The two had a combined 3,623 passing yards, 21 TD's and 20 INT's, with six fumbles over the 16 game 2014 season. Obviously these two aren't getting it done. Mike Evans needs a high quality quarterback slinging TD passes to him on a game-to-game basis. Who should they draft? Marcus Mariota. This Heisman winner is exactly what a developing team with potential, like the Bucs are looking foo. LOW TURNOVERS. In his three year career at Oregon, Mariota had a total of 13 interceptions. And in his Heisman winning 2014 season, he had three interceptions. If the Bucs want any chance at competing for the once strong, now weak NFC south, they need Mariota to take care of the ball, which he has proven time and time again that he can do. On top of low turnovers, this kid can score. This past season, Mariota totaled 55 TD's, with 15 of them on the ground, and 40 in the air. His playmaking ability and being able to extend the play with his feet is a perfect fit for Tampa. If Mariota spends his rookie year with the Bucs, be sure to expect some Evans to Mariota connections!
 
     The next team who needs a QB desperately is the Tennessee Titans. For years now they have struggled finding a solid QB who can produce game in and game out. Jake Locker can't stay on the field. Charlie Whitehurst provided for the team, but he hasn't truly shown he can consistently win for the Titans. Zach Mettenberger had an interception in every game he started, so how does anyone know if he's ready for the big time after only playing seven games. The Titans are a team with not a ton of weapons, so they need someone to bring life to the offense. Who better than Jameis Winston? In the situation the Titans are in, where they need any sort of spark in the system, I would put aside any off the field concerns and draft Winston. He was a Heisman winner in 2013, and even though he lost his number one target, Kelvin Benjamin to the 2014 draft, he still dropped a 3,907 yard passing season, with 25 TD's. Winston is a guy who the Titans should take a chance on. If Winston doesn't pan out, then they have Mettenberger as a safety net. But, if I were the Titans, I would offer up Jake Locker to a team like the Texans, who need a solid backup who can step into starting at anytime, for some offensive weapons, or defensive insurance.

    Many people think that the Jets need to draft a top ranked QB. I say no. Geno Smith had a few ups and downs, but the month of December served him well. He passed for over 1,000 yard, and had six TD's, and three INT's. From October on, Geno only improved, having a 97 QBR for the last two months of the season. The Jets need to hold onto Geno, and trust that whoever they bring in to replace Rex Ryan will develop him, like Rex couldn't. What should they do in the draft then? I see a CB as their number one need. Now, they could draft a corner at six overall. But, a viable option for them would be to trade down into the middle teens of the draft, and rack up some quality talent to buff up their offensive line. Nick Mangold is a keeper, but the rest of the offensive line is hindering the Jets' ability to score. Trading down, gathering up some extra talent, and acquiring a CB like Ifo-Ekpre Olomu out of Oregon, or Kevin Johnson from Wake Forest.