NFL mock draft: Projecting the first two rounds after the combine
Feb 25, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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Connecting the dots on a mock draft three weeks before the start of free agency proves to be difficult, especially with more health and workout information needed on a few key injured draft prospects.But we'll take a crack with the NFL scouting combine in the rearview mirror and the bulk of the draft information in the tank. Here's how we think the first two rounds looks as things stand now.1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Florida State QB Jameis WinstonHead coach Lovie Smith says he's OK with Winston's character, which would be the only real roadblock to welcoming him in the building. Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter won't have to dig deep in his playbook to find a system that fits Winston's skills, having coached similar physical types in Byron Leftwich and Matt Ryan in Jacksonville and Atlanta, respectively. The stars are starting to line up for this marriage.[All Draft News, All The Time: Follow Shutdown Draft 365 on Tumblr]2. Tennessee Titans — Oregon QB Marcus MariotaOur best comp for Mariota since last fall has been Alex Smith, who has been a good but hardly transcendent quarterback. Mariota's strong workouts this weekend only reinforce that. Titans OC Jason Michael...
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