The former Oregon star would seem to be the complete package, and just maybe the answer for the Browns, who have been on a quest to find a franchise quarterback for years. They've had 22 starting QBs since 1999.
That slide was followed by a jolting offseason of issues which included Farmer's texting case, quarterback Johnny Manziel's 10-week rehab stint, the departure of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and wide receiver Josh Gordon being suspended at least one year for multiple drug violations.
There's no doubt the Browns have explored the possibility of drafting Mariota. They've done their homework on him and Farmer said the Browns were satisfied they had enough information on the 6-foot-4, 218-pounder that they didn't put him through an on-field workout. It helps,
Wholesale Jerseys 2017, too, that Cleveland's new quarterbacks coach, Kevin O'Connell, personally prepped Mariota for the pros.
"I messed up," he said.
No wonder Browns fans view the draft as if it's their Super Bowl.
Farmer can't afford any slip-ups in this year's draft.
With 10 picks, including two in the first round (Nos. 12 and 19) and six of the first 115 selections,
Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, Farmer has a chance to significantly improve the Browns, who were 7-4 and in playoff contention last season under first-year coach Mike Pettine before they collapsed and lost their final five games.
The Browns already have four quarterbacks