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After being the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Marcus Mariota. He’s served mostly as a backup quarterback for the last several years, but once the opportunity to go to the Atlanta Falcons and compete for the starting job presented itself, he pounced. Better yet, he’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons were expected to have something of a quarterback competition brewing during training camp, but it turns out that won’t be the case after all. The Falcons announced on Wednesday that Marcus Mariota would be the team’s starting quarterback in 2022, with rookie Desmond Ridder serving as his backup. Via ProFootballTalk, Falcons quarterbacks […]

After the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield, all eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo. There are a handful of teams the veteran quarterback could be dealt to, but the Atlanta Falcons should at least consider making an offer. The quarterback position is nothing to gloat about and bringing him in could […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of restructuring their roster but that doesn’t mean the entire team will be duds. There is plenty for fans to be excited about, as the front office has brought in some nice young talent in the last two years. As long as they develop, then we should see […]

Last year Cordarrelle Patterson came out of nowhere as a versatile weapon for the Atlanta Falcons. He proved to be a reliable receiver as well as a running back and should maintain that role. Additionally, we should see Kyle Pitts take another step in development while Drake London aims to improve the passing attack as […]

The Atlanta Falcons held their three-day mandatory minicamp this week, which featured rookie wide receiver Drake London. The Falcons’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft not only earned the green light to take part in on-field football activities, but he also began to build early chemistry with Marcus Mariota. As he noted this week, […]

Marcus Mariota is no Ryan Tannehill. While he knows his role with the Atlanta Falcons is to help them win games, he understands how important it is to help nurture the younger generation. Besides, that also puts the team in position to succeed. With the Falcons drafting Desmond Ridder in the 2022 NFL Draft, there […]

Marcus Mariota has some big shoes to fill for the Atlanta Falcons as he steps into the role of the team’s starting quarterback. Mariota is going to be taking the spot of Matt Ryan, who himself has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts. At this point, big things are expected from Mariota. Falcons head coach […]

On the heels of trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, the Atlanta Falcons came to terms with Marcus Mariota on a two-year deal. The move reunited Mariota with Falcons head coach Arthur Smith. The two worked together in the 2019 season, where Mariota featured at quarterback in what turned out to be his final […]

The Atlanta Falcons ushered in a new era when they traded longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Ryan had been the Falcons’ starter since the moment he was drafted back in 2008. After dealing the former MVP, the Falcons went out and signed former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a play for Deshaun Watson, but they ultimately fell short as the Cleveland Browns won those sweepstakes. In the aftermath of the Watson chase, the Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and signed Marcus Mariota to replace him. However, that doesn’t mean Atlanta is done adding to its quarterback room […]

Marcus Mariota is getting another shot as a starter in the NFL. The former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback is hoping to fully capitalize on his chance with a new team, the Atlanta Falcons, who inked him to a two-year deal worth $18.75 million. In Atlanta, Mariota is reuniting with former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, […]

Marcus Mariota’s tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders officially came to an end Monday when the quarterback signed a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Mariota will compete to be the starter in Atlanta after the Falcons traded Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. After hearing the news that Mariota was headed to Atlanta, Derek […]

The Atlanta Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, just hours before the veteran was due a $7.5 million signing bonus. The deal wasn’t a shocker, as the Falcons had been rumored to be ready to move on for some time now. Well, shortly after offloading Ryan to Indy, […]

The Atlanta Falcons missed out on Deshaun Watson, but that didn’t stop them from pulling the trigger on a Matt Ryan trade. The longtime Falcons quarterback is heading to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2022 third-round pick, leaving a hole at quarterback. Atlanta is now turning its attention to veteran Marcus Mariota as a stopgap […]

The Carolina Panthers are about to enter a crucial offseason. They haven’t been able to turn things around in their two years under coach Matt Rhule, placing him and the rest of the coaching staff on the hot seat. A bad record in the 2022 season would likely send the Panthers into a full-blown rebuild. […]

The Indianapolis Colts have already had a busy offseason. General manager Chris Ballard shipped off starting quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders in one of the biggest trades of the year. Now the Colts will move forward with a playoff-ready roster that has questions at the most important position in sports. Luckily, Indianapolis has […]

The Indianapolis Colts will once again trot out a new face at quarterback in 2022, having offloaded Carson Wentz in a trade with the Washington Commanders on Wednesday. The Colts will now look to replace the veteran under center, and will have a plethora of cap space to work with in order to do so. […]

The Seattle Seahawks seem certain to enter a rebuild after the blockbuster trade that saw Russell Wilson dealt to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. With quarterback now an area of need in Seattle for the first time in more than a decade, the Seahawks need to explore every possibility in regards to the vacancy. Whether […]

The offseason has just begun which means it’s time for us to evaluate Marcus Mariota and the 2022 NFL free agency. The former first-round pick has spent that last two seasons as the backup quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. There is a ton of buzz swirling around him right now, as many expect Mariota […]

With a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this now creates a void at the quarterback spot that they’ll want to fill ahead of next season. As Tom Brady’s legendary playing career winds down, it seems more and more likely that the first-ballot Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion, […]

The Denver Broncos failed to capitalize on a strong start to the season, ultimately missing out on the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. The 7-10 campaign was a significant letdown, especially considering the Broncos started 3-0, and culminated in the firing of Vic Fangio. The team will be looking to bounce back with a […]

The New York Jets have had a miserable season, but the future is bright with Zach Wilson under center. It’s been a rocky rookie campaign for him, but he’s flashed some serious potential this year. In New York’s Week 16 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Wilson showed off his speed with a long touchdown run. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the Denver Broncos, which is one of the most important matchups in Week 16. The winner keeps their playoff hopes alive, while the loser’s chances drop drastically. Las Vegas might be in trouble though, as Derek Carr will be without another pass option due to COVID-19. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ recent struggles have seen the team fall to 6-7 on the year, having lost five of their previous six games. The offense has been stagnant during their poor run of form, and the Raiders have failed to score more than 17 points in all but one game during that stretch. Their […]

Seahawks starting quarterback Russell Wilson is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a fractured index finger on his throwing hand. Let’s take a look at who the Seahawks could trade for or sign for the next eight weeks. This injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Seahawks, because they play […]

The Las Vegas Raiders won their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in what was an epic Monday Night Football showdown. However, after all the cheers and celebration, the harsh reality is starting to sink in for Jon Gruden and Co. As Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reported, Gruden and the rest of the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in their final preseason matchup. This is a great situation for this franchise, as Jon Gruden and the coaching staff will have one more chance to evaluate the roster. The 49ers are a great challenge for this Raiders team, as Las Vegas […]

With Derek Carr still firmly cemented in as the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, backup Marcus Mariota has shifted some of his attention elsewhere. Mariota remains on the roster in Las Vegas as the backup but he still has his eyes set on being a starter in the league again. Via Adam Hill […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota have come to terms on a contract restructure that could benefit both parties. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Mariota is expected to sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal that can reach $8 million with incentives. Rapoport also noted the deal–whose cap hit was originally $10 […]

What are the Las Vegas Raiders doing? This offseason has been a disaster for the team. They’re further away from contending than they were last year, but they aren’t in rebuild mode either. Here are all their worst moves from the start of free agency.  Overpaid Kenyan Drake The Kenyan Drake deal may go down […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still trying to create cap space, and they’re begging Marcus Mariota to help them. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Raiders have asked Mariota to take a massive pay cut. The former Oregon star is owed over $10 million, but Las Vegas is hoping he agrees to reduce his […]

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota could be a potential trade target for any number of teams looking to make a change under center. However, there are contractual concerns. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes Mariota’s contract carries incentives that can bring his 2021 cap hit to over $20 million. Rapoport said teams do not feel […]

The rumor mill strikes again as Marcus Mariota is the betting favorite to become the New England Patriots starting quarterback next year, per Pro Football Talk. Mariota has had quite the roller coaster of a career. Playing in just one game for the Las Vegas Raiders this last season, Mariota put on quite the performance. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in recent trade rumor discussions surrounding quarterbacks Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota. However, it appears Carr will be leaving the rumor mill as it’s been reported by Adam Caplan that, “Carr may wind up getting his contract extended, that’s the belief around the league. They do not want to […]

Las Vegas Raiders backup gunslinger Marcus Mariota failed to see significant action in the 2020 NFL season after spending the majority of their games riding the bench behind QB1 Derek Carr. However, Mariota did have a stellar game in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, racking up 226 passing yards on 17-of-28 passes along […]

The Washington Football Team turned what was initially supposed to be a lost season into a successful campaign that resulted in a divisional crown and an appearance in the postseason. Although Washington’s season ultimately came to an end at the hands of the eventual Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, all in all things went […]

With Marcus Mariota seemingly on his way out of the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason, the New England Patriots have suddenly emerged as an interested suitor for the 27-year-old’s services. According to a report posted by The Athletic, the Raiders will be looking to enter the new season with Derek Carr as their starting […]