Browns will explore Marcus Mariota and every QB option

[Auggie]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- With coach Mike Pettine admitting this week that the Browns will have doubts about Johnny Manziel even if he hits "it out of the park'' in the final two games and "a ton of doubts'' if he doesn't play well, the Browns will explore all of their options at quarterback, including trading up into the top five to draft Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota.

Browns general manager Ray Farmer has repeatedly said that he'll always explore every option at all positions -- and Mariota is one glaring and tempting possibility for the Browns this offseason. The Browns have scouted him this season and will continue to do so.

It would be an incredible longshot, but not impossible.

Since last year, league sources have been telling cleveland.com that Farmer is enamored with Mariota, the 6-4, 215 phenom from Oregon. Mariota cemented his status as the top quarterback in the draft -- and likely No. 1 overall pick -- with another terrific season for the high-flying Ducks.

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[joeybee12]

1. He didn't hit it out of the park, he was out of the park...

Out with an injury...Johnny D-bag needs to spend the off-season growing up, if possible.

[Iggo]

7. Growing up, or just growing?

Because he looks tiny out there.

I can't stand the little fucker myself, but I still feel bad for him whenever I see him get squished by people just as fast and twice as big as he is.

[joeybee12]

8. His size is a hindrance...

But I think it's more growing up...he needs to focus...I think he just assumed he could transition from college to the pros...not gonna happen unless he works a lot harder. I will say this, he's got a better chance than Timmeh Teblow ever did.

[mythology]

2. Wow is this team just a mess

Just this year they draft a round 1 quarterback and they are already talking about considering trading up for another. Granted it seems like they should cut their losses with Manziel who hasn't shown any of the mental discipline required to be great, but they should have known that before the draft last year.

[JonLP24]

4. Cut their losses?

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It is way too soon to start doing something like that. Cincy has a tough D which would give any QB problems in their debut start. That would make less sense than anything else they would try to do at QB.

[Auggie]

5. Browns screwed up ...

1): Manziel has started just two games ... hasn't played professionally more than eight quarters total yet. I'm not a fan, but even Tebow got more of a chance. He needs reps with the first team -- a full training camp and 10 to 12 more starts.

2): Even if you do want to replace him you don't openly admit it. Nor do you admit an interest in Mariota (or any other quarterback), whose price for you to get just rose by a lot. Think of the other core impact players this would prevent you from drafting too.

Morons

[bluedigger]

3. Anybody remember another QB leaving with a hamstring injury?

[hughee99]

6. Yeah, that's it. Lets just take a QB in the first round and THAT will fix our problems!

If they take Mariotta next year, maybe they can get Jameis Winston the year after.

[DinahMoeHum]

9. Sorry, but I don't think Mariota's going anywhere. . .

. . .except to the Raiders. Or maybe even the 49ers.