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Inside look: Marcus Mariota vs. Jameis Winston in passing accuracy

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We're still two months from the draft, and the so-called experts already have critiqued Marcus Mariota's game to the point where you wonder if this is Brooks Bollinger we're talking about.

OK, we get it, Mariota has to make the transition from Oregon's uptempo, spread offense to a pro-style system, and it might not be easy. For Mariota, the quarterback's most fundamental job -- calling plays in the huddle -- is a foreign concept because ... well, he didn't huddle in college. So, yes, it's a fair concern. But the idea he was a less-than-superior pocket passer is a myth.

In fact, Mariota demonstrated better accuracy from inside the pocket than Jameis Winston, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick. Actually, Mariota was more accurate than Winston in a number of different situations, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

Here's how they compare in terms of completion percentage, with their rankings among quarterbacks in the Power 5 conferences: