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Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club after his Pro Bowl selection. However, it came as no surprise to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft had some high praise about the rookie quarterback following their Week 18 win. “I think the sky is the […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Washington entered Week 18 with an 11-5 record, the team’s best since the 1991 season when they won the Super Bowl. The Commanders made a bold move at quarterback on Sunday despite having something to play for. The […]

Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota met up after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 6. As players scattered across the field for jersey swaps, and other post-game brouhaha, Henry found his old quarterback in the shuffle. A lot has changed for the former Tennessee Titans tandem, but their friendship appears to be […]

After a blowout win against the Arizona Cardinals, the Washington Commanders potentially welcome back two key players from injuries ahead of Week 5. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota is set to return to practice while running back Austin Ekeler is trending toward game readiness, according to team updates. Marcus Mariota, who has been on injured reserve […]

Protecting potential franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels becomes even more important for the Washington Commanders following the latest injury update. Backup QB Marcus Mariota suffered a torn pectoral and is being placed on the injured reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Mariota missed the last week of practice, so his availability for the 2024-25 […]

The University of Oregon Ducks football program has a rich history of success, characterized by numerous conference championships, memorable bowl game victories, and a tradition of producing outstanding players who have left their marks on not only the program but the sport. Before Oregon football kicks off for the 2024 season, removed from the Pac-12 […]

The 2024 NFL offseason has been nothing short of eventful for the Washington Commanders. Amid the flurry of transactions and strategic decisions, one move stands out for its sheer audacity and potential for high risk: the acquisition of quarterback Marcus Mariota. Many have questioned whether this gamble will pay off for a franchise desperate to […]

Back in April, the Washington Commanders selected Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. It was a pick that seemingly signified the beginning of a new era of football in Washington, one marked by the arrival of young, dynamic franchise quarterback — the likes of which Washington […]

Jayden Daniels seemingly outdid all other quarterbacks in college football last season, at least from an individual perspective. That’s what the voters of the Heisman Trophy told us when he won the award back in December. And now, he’s considered one of the top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniels was without question one […]

The Washington Commanders are widely expected to take a quarterback with their second pick at the 2024 NFL Draft, but they just added one to their QB room on Tuesday, with former Philadelphia Eagles backup Marcus Mariota agreeing to a deal with them, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Former Eagles QB Marcus Mariota is […]

Newly signed Oregon football quarterback Dillon Gabriel doesn’t just have his new team picked out after transferring to the Ducks from the Oklahoma Sooners — he’s got his new number picked out, too. On Saturday afternoon, Gabriel announced on social media that he’d don number eight for the Ducks. Check out the post here. MARCUS […]

The Philadelphia Eagles remain the proud owner of the NFL’s best record to this point, even though they’re coming off a disappointing showing in their 42-19 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles are 10-2, and barring an unforeseen, unmitigated disaster, they will be making the postseason, and it’s thanks in […]

Although there are definite exceptions, a team does not usually play up to its full capabilities in the postseason if its starting quarterback is injured. The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl under those set of circumstances before, but they will surely need a healthy Jalen Hurts to hoist their second Lombardi Trophy in February. […]

Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons are still in the process of discovering what they have at the quarterback position. Coming into the season, quarterback Desmond Ridder carried a significant question mark above his head. After the unceremonious exit of last year’s quarterback, Marcus Mariota, this was Ridder’s season to lead, as head coach Arthur […]

One of the hardest days of the year for NFL front office members, coaches, and players is cut day.  NFL teams must trim their rosters down from 90 to 53 players on Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. ET. Unlike in previous years, where there were multiple cut days, the entire roster purge will occur on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles concluded their preseason on Thursday with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts. What is not a foregone conclusion is who will backup quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles signed veteran Marcus Mariota this offseason with many projecting him to be Philly’s No. 2 behind their MVP candidate signal-caller. The preseason performance of rookie […]

The preseason is all about competition with each NFL team. Many players are competing for starting spots, but the large majority of them are competing for roster spots. Every roster spot has to be earned. Unfortunately, not everybody can make it on the 53-man roster. Even those who were expected to make the 53-man roster […]

The Philadelphia Eagles tied the Cleveland Browns 18-18 Thursday night in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL preseason. Of much more significance to the Eagles than the final score was the play of Marcus Mariota. By completing nine of 17 pass attempts for just 86 yards, no touchdowns and an interception, Marcus Mariota didn’t inspire […]

Marcus Mariota’s second NFL preseason showing as a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles did not go as the veteran QB planned.  Third-stringer Tanner McKee had a strong showing however, so some wondered if he might jump Mariota in the depth chart. After the Eagles’ 18-18 tie with the Cleveland Browns, head coach Nick Sirianni […]

Atlanta Falcons fans don’t seem to be holding back any hard feelings they might have for former quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota, who started the majority of the games last year for Atlanta, is now a backup for the Philadelphia Eagles. And in the team’s preseason game Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, the former Oregon […]

There is some unfinished business for the Philadelphia Eagles. They had a stellar 2022 season and dominated throughout the NFC. They used their spot as the No. 1 seed in the conference to roll through the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs and held their own in the Super Bowl until […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a remarkable 2022 NFL season, culminating in their Super Bowl appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs. With standout performances from quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and a formidable defense led by Fletcher Cox and Darius Slay, the Eagles soared to new heights. As they look ahead to the 2023 […]

In 2022, Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts took his game to new heights. While looking like a force on the field, he led the Eagles to a trip to the Super Bowl. Even though Philadelphia fell to the Kansas City Chiefs, the team looks to have an elite foundation in place. During the 2022 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year, $5 million contract in NFL free agency on Thursday. The deal could rise up to $8 million with incentives. Eagles fans took the opportunity to troll now-UCLA head coach Chip Kelly, who had a plan of his own to acquire the Oregon quarterback when he […]

The Philadelphia Eagles came close to reaching the NFL mountaintop this past season; they ended up losing by just three to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Thus, there is a lot of work for the Eagles front office to do to steer the team over the hump. They may not need to […]

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier will have a pair of dilemmas to address in the coming weeks regarding the quarterback position. The Dolphins will soon have to make a final call on Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option, and they may have to scour the free agent market for a new backup quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater served […]

Following his release from the Atlanta Falcons, quarterback Marcus Mariota is one of many veteran quarterbacks now set to be on the free-agent market. With NFL Free Agency set to kick off in the near future, Mariota could soon find a new home. The former Heisman winner and second overall pick in the 2015 NFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons are officially done with quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Falcons made the announcement of their release of the veteran signal-caller Tuesday, a move that, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, saves the franchise a ton of salary cap money. “Falcons released QB Marcus Mariota. The move saved them $12 million agains their salary […]

In today’s world, there isn’t many people who are wanted for his thoughts more than Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Apparently, Netfilx is providing the avenue for more access with the premiere of a new docuseries coming in the summer. Here’s the announcement of the docuseries coming from Netflix’s Twitter page: Announcing Quarterback, a […]

With Super Bowl LVII officially in the books, the 2023 season is underway. Organizations such as the Atlanta Falcons could be very active in the market to continue rebuilding toward contention. The 2022 season represented the start of a new era in Atlanta. For the first time since 2007, the team was without quarterback Matt […]

High-flying offense, extravagant uniforms, and one of the best mascots in college sports are just some of the things that come to mind when discussing Oregon football. The Ducks have carved out a clear identity for themselves and have become one of the most exciting teams in college football history. Although they haven’t won a […]

Just a week ago, the Atlanta Falcons decided to bench starting QB Marcus Mariota in favor of rookie Desmond Ridder. And now, Mariota is heading to the IR with a knee injury. Since the team had a bye in Week 14, the first-year signal-caller has had more time than usual to prepare for his NFL […]

The 5-8 Atlanta Falcons, led by head coach Arthur Smith, made a huge decision with the playoffs still within plausible reach. Instead of rolling with Marcus Mariota, their starting quarterback since Week 1, they decided to hand the keys to the offense to rookie Desmond Ridder, who hasn’t even touched the grass in the NFL. […]

It’s always difficult to accept when things aren’t going your way. This is especially the case for professional athletes, who hold themselves to ridiculously high standards. Such is the case for (perhaps former) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, who was told by head coach Arthur Smith that he will no longer be the team’s starting […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith revealed Monday that Desmond Ridder will be taking over as the starting quarterback going forward, with Marcus Mariota expected to be placed on Injured Reserve. Via Ian Rapoport, Mariota is having tests done on his knee and the organization is expecting he will be out for the rest of […]

With an eye on their future, the Atlanta Falcons reportedly are going to go from Marcus Mariota as their starter to rookie Desmon Ridder, beginning in Week 14‘s game against the New Orleans Saints on the road. But ahead of the Saints game, the Falcons made another decision on their quarterback room by adding Logan […]

The Atlanta Falcons are somehow still hanging around in the NFC South, despite the fact that they have lost four of their past five games. The Falcons have been receiving subpar quarterback play from Marcus Mariota recently, and rumors have been swirling whether or not they could be willing to turn things over to rookie […]

While there was some reported interest in Cam Newton prior to the season, he has yet to sign with a team nor play a down in the NFL this season. Still, the former MVP thinks he would be better in the pocket than many of the current quarterbacks playing in the NFC South. Newton recently […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered another disappointing defeat in Week 13, failing to take down rookie QB Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now 5-8 on the year, head coach Arthur Smith isn’t ruling out anything when it comes to the offense. After the Week 13 loss, Smith left the door open to a potential quarterback […]