Marcus Mariota worked out privately for Tampa Bay in Eugene Tuesday, and the Buccaneers' staff came away impressed.

According to the Buccaneers website, the former Oregon Ducks star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner threw about 45 passes in a fast-paced session that allowed Mariota to show off his arm strength and footwork.

Tampa Bay head coach Lovie Smith, general manager Jason Licht, director of player personnel Jon Robinson, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and quarterbacks Coach Mike Bajakian were on hand to assess and evaluate Mariota.

The Buccaneers liked what they saw.

"As much as tape as we've watched and as many times as we've met with Marcus, to see him throw live and be right next to him - and us getting to say what throws and what drops, us actually running the workout - there's a lot of value there," Koetter told Buccaneers.com. "I thought he was outstanding."

Check out photos of yesterday's private workout with @WinTheDay QB Marcus Mariota.



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The Buccaneers, who possess the first overall pick of the NFL draft April 30, are widely expected to select Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. However, they are doing their due diligence and are leaving no stone unturned - they also talked with Mariota for about an hour before the workout - as they prepare for what will be a franchise-altering selection.

Mariota lined up primarily under center Hroniss Grasu and threw passes to Keanon Lowe. The Buccaneers had Mariota throw a variety of passes and they spent plenty of time focusing on Mariota's footwork. Mariota's ability to adjust to a pro-style offense, footwork and ability to read defenses are important to the teams that are considering selecting him in the draft.

-- Geoffrey C. Arnold | @geoffreyCarnold