Smith holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), completion %). Mariota answers in passer rating — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Smith · Rotation piece
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50Mariota · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Geno Smith
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+29% ▲
Legacy floor100%
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Marcus Mariota
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor100%
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Card verdictBoth grade to about $35 today. Geno Smith carries more projected upside (+29% vs. +26% over five years).