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Listening to the comments from , and at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, it sounds like the team that holds the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 has zeroed in on as its target.Last month, I went on record in this space . I believe -- when you factor in everything, on and off the field -- is the best quarterback in the draft.So if Winston is indeed destined for Tampa, then the draft's biggest question becomes: Where will Mariota end up?Here is my ranking of Lenny Dykstra Jersey the most likely landing spots for Mariota, Schein Nine style:1) Tenne see TitansTenne see has the second overall pick. If the Bucs pa s on Mariota, it's Christmas in April acro s the Music City!Now, the -- as I've documented many times, -- are talent-poor and painfully nondescript. They have needs everywhere. I would never call USC defensive lineman a bad pick. But Mariota is perfect for this team. You just don't pa s on a potential franchise quarterback.'s been hurt in each of the past two years -- during his final season at LSU and his rookie campaign in Tenne see. And while Mettenberger has a big arm and shows flashes of promise, he's still a former sixth-round pick, not a cat you a suredly build around.With , the ' hierarchy is in flux. This franchise could use a dose of stability. Ken Whisenhunt is an offensive guru with an earned reputation for developing quarterbacks.Don't overthink it, : Pick Mariota. Unle s a team offers a bushel of picks that promises to shape the franchise, you can't afford to pa s on the Oregon product.2) Washington RedskinsWait, the are listed second on a list of potential Mariota marriage partners?You bet.If the stay at No. 2 and pa s on Mariota, the (who pick third) and (fourth) aren't taking a quarterback, what with their respective commitments to and . Jacksonville needs defense, while Oakland needs a receiver -- and both need top-flight talent, so they could very much be inclined to stay where they are (as opposed to trading down).In that scenario, with Mariota still on the board when the No. 5 pick goes on the clock, what would Washington do?You have to pull the trigger.'s health has been an i sue in each of his three NFL seasons. And it's pretty clear that Jay Gruden, given his words and actions, isn't 's No. 1 fan. (To be fair Jason Vargas Jersey , Griffin hasn't given the ' second-year coach much reason to believe in him, with his underwhelming play and shenanigans with the media.)On Tuesday, new general manager Scot McCloughan said . Gruden backed this up Wednesday, saying the franchise : "If we think it's worth the risk to hit the reset button, if he's that good of a football player, if we decide in the building that he's that good of a football player that we think we should do that, then we should do that."Could this all be a smokescreen, an effort to drum up trade interest? Sure. But I refuse to believe this franchise still sees as the definite long-term answer. Gruden certainly doesn't have that degree of certitude. And I'll tell you one thing, Jay: He is that good a football player. It's worth the risk.3) Cleveland BrownsWell, why the heck not?If the , , were willing to give up a first-round pick for (who didn't play a down last season), then you have to imagine they'd consider Mariota.Then again, the could sign LeBron to Robert Gsellman Jersey play quarterback. Nothing would really surprise you.Last year's first-round pick, , is currently undergoing rehabilitation treatment. So despite the fact that the team , his presence on the roster cannot preclude the from considering different options. And Cleveland has the ammunition to make a deal, with two top-20 picks.4) Philadelphia Eagles. But with Chip Kelly, Mariota's old college coach, apparently wielding full control of the -- and , by the way -- would you really be shocked if he had another surprise up his sleeve?Yes, Kelly continues to , but I simply cannot dismi s this po sibility until the Heisman Trophy winner ends up on another roster.5) San Diego ChargersI'm completely obse sed with this fit.I don't believe the will deal , something that's . But he's in the last year of his contract and he's not getting any younger.I would endorse the trading multiple picks -- potentially from the 2015 and 2016 drafts -- to grab their quarterback of the future.6) New York JetsThe and are listed ahead of the because of the trade po sibilities. But if Mariota gets by Tenne see and Washington and nobody trades up, the should take him.I think new coach Todd Bowles played it right at this week's meeting in Phoenix, , because I think there's a very good chance Mariota will come off the board before the pick anyway. And Gang Green does have other needs, too. At No. 6 overall, this team could scoop up an edge rusher, a wide receiver or an offensive tackle.Personally, I'd undoubtedly snag Mariota if available, but Mike Maccagnan's board could read differently. And with many needs, could this team be a candidate to trade down?7) Chicago BearsNo, isn't going anywhere. John Fox confirmed as much on Wednesday, when he .Recently, : "We went through the proce s of thoroughly evaluating the roster and we're moving forward Nolan Ryan Jersey with Jay as our starting quarterback."Here's my translation of that statement: "Nobody will take this darn contract, so yes, we're stuck with the modern-day Jeff George."With a new coach and new general manager in Chicago, why not begin to groom a new quarterback? I know . Some think Mariota will need some time to adapt to an NFL offense. Thus, the could look to get some on Cutler while prepping Mariota to eventually take the torch.8) New Orleans SaintsWhen it comes to this offseason, I truly believe Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis when they say . But next year is a different story.There was a strong rumor last year that New Orleans would find its quarterback of the future in the draft. That didn't happen. But maybe that chatter was one year premature.Can you imagine Mariota playing for Payton, putting up video-game numbers? I can.9) St. Louis RamsThe just , getting in exchange for a quarterback who simply can't stay on the field. On my SiriusXM Radio show, "Schein on Sports," GM Les Snead said it was "very unlikely" St. Louis would Noah Syndergaard Jersey target a QB early in the draft because the teamis committed to Foles. And honestly, Snead seems genuine in that commitment.But here's the cold, hard truth: Foles currently has one year left on his contract at $1.5 million. So it's not like the team is financially tied to him at the hip. And, by the way, Snead also said he would "never say never" on a quarterback.So you're telling me there's a chance ...Follow Adam Schein on Twitter .