The wondered last week if the had slow-played the rest of the league in preseason action, preparing to spring a on the once they began playing for keeps.Coach Ken Whisenhunt promptly rolled out a pro football version of Oregon's run-action attack, as became the first quarterback since 1960 to generate a in his NFL debut.The actually scored more points in the first half of Mariota's debut (35) than they did in any full game (28) last season.Although the Bucs' defense allowed Mariota to get away with a few mistakes, the impre sed with pinpoint accuracy, a lightning-quick release and high-end speed.Just finished TB/TEN. Mariota already throwing w/ much better anticipation, release & ball placement. Jameis decisions still need work. Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) On Monday's edition of NFL Network's Aftermath, NFL Media analyst Nate Burleson outlined the difference between Mariota's skill set and that of in a magical 2012 rookie season."When he's in the pocket, his helmet remains downfield. He never dips his helmet, which means he's constantly looking for his receivers," Burleson explained. "And for a guy that athletic, that's very special. Because he can run if he wants to; he can probably go for 115 yards every game. But he wants to get the ball out of his hand, which is so good to see for a young quarterback."Next Gen Stats bolster Burleson's contention that Mariota could give defenses fits with his running ability if he was so inclined.Mariota recorded the two fastest speeds by a quarterback in Week 1 Brandon King Jersey , blazing acro s the gridiron at 21.42 mph on a scramble and 20.35 mph on a designed run.For perspective, running back (22.05 mph on 55-yard touchdown), wide receiver (21.74 mph on 54-yard touchdown) and wideout (21.43 mph on a 43-yard reception) were the only ball carriers to clock faster times than Mariota.Prior to the draft, one scout told Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the Heisman Trophy winner throws on the move . That smooth, Joe Montana-like footwork has been in evidence since the start of the preseason."The team is ; he picks things up so quickly, football-wise, which I think we saw Sunday," NFL Media's Gil Brandt wrote, after speaking with director of college scouting Blake Beddingfield. "He might not be as good as , but I think he'll have Luck-esque succe s going forward."Here's what else we learned from Next Gen Stats in Week 1:Although tight end 's nickname is "," he has also been labeled "Baby Gronk" due to physical gifts resembling those of .Whereas the ' All Pro is a better blocker and a more powerful player, Kelce has the edge in speed and elusivene s in the open field. Kelce had four catch-and-runs over 16.5 mph to just one for Gronkowski. Kelce also drew uncanny separation on his routes. The closest linebacker at the point of the catch on each of his six receptions was 8.5, 9.0, 10.6, 11.1, 10.4 and 4.0 yards.Released by two teams in the past four months, was ' most productive receiver in Week 1, scoring twice and having another touchdown nullified by penalty. Jones bounced around the league because he no longer has the wheels to separate from coverage, as he created no more than 3.9 yards between himself and cornerback last Sunday. His maximum speeds of 15.98, 12.58, 17.63 and 11.72 mph are on the slow end of the wide-receiver spectrum.Jones succeeds with Rodgers because of their chemistry, Rodgers' uncanny ball placement in tight windows and the quarterback's trust that his physical receiver will win contested catches.Now we know why the selected Ohio State wideout in the second round even with proven veterans , and on the roster. Despite playing with a comfortable lead for much of the game, new play-caller Chan Gailey ran 19 of 60 offensive plays (31.7 percent) in four-wide receiver sets. No team in the entire league came close to double digits with four-wide receiver personnel.When landed in Dallas after the draft, he proclaimed the ' offensive line the best in NFL history. Next Gen Stats suggest those blockers gave precious little space to exploit versus the . With only one attempt longer than seven yards, Randle topped 16 mph on just six of 16 carries.Most of the football-loving world has seen 's move for a touchdown by now. What we found most interesting about the play is that Hyde showed an impre sive display of burst, climbing from 3.5 mph on the spin to a top-end speed of 18.9 mph as he jetted acro s the field to the left pylon. Hyde covered 47 yards for a 10-yard gain. Rhamondre Stevenson Jersey