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coach Mike Pettine had the perfect answer for reporters when asked if his team was willing to get into the mix for former Oregon star Marcus Mariota. "Sure," he said Tuesday, via . "Why not?" The answer was perfect because, at this point, most coaches and executives forced to talk are just openly mocking the pre-draft proce s altogether. There are infinite reasons why Pettine would want to trade up for Mariota just like there are infinite reasons why he would just want a team to think he was doing so. Pettine knows this, and his sense of humor is only propelling what promises to be one of the most eventful drafts in recent history. With Juju Smith-Schuster Jersey two first-round picks, the are in a great place to make the move. Their quarterbacks coach, Kevin O'Connell, trained the Heisman Trophy winner and ran his pro day. But at this point there are far too many variables to even consider it a viable option, including the nine or so teams that could also covet Mariota's services. The real negotiations for the No. 2 pick will likely start within 24 hours of start of the NFL draft and continue on well into the ' time on the clock. The deal, which sent the two-time winning quarterback to the in exchange for and a bundle of picks, didn't even get started until San Diego had . So for now, Pettine is spot on. Why not? The latest Podcast grading the prime-time games and highlighting the Week 1 matchups. Find more content on . Bryan Cook Jersey |
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