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The Las Vegas Raiders had to turn to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on Thursday night after Derek Carr exited the game with a groin injury. It was Mariota’s first action of the season, and the league’s highest-paid backup QB ($7.5 million base salary) took advantage. Despite the Raiders’ overtime loss, the former Heisman Trophy winner […]

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr was forced off the field during Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old exited during the first quarter of the contest in what was later officially diagnosed as a “significant” groin injury. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport provides more clarity on the matter: From @GMFB: The #Raiders may […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is apparently a huge fan of Las Vegas Raiders backup QB Marcus Mariota. This is exactly why Herbert couldn’t hide his excitement when Mariota was brought into Thursday night’s matchup between the Chargers an the Raiders to replace the injured Derek Carr. After the game, Herbert, who himself is […]

Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota tossed an absolute dime to tight end Darren Waller for a touchdown, following his insertion into the game due to a groin injury to starter Derek Carr. Known as a “bust” in NFL circles, due to his inability to convert his prodigious talent into on-the-field success, the strike by Mariota […]

It is no secret that Thursday Night Football often gets pretty weird with this week’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers being no different. With Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr going down with what appeared to be a severe groin injury early on, Las Vegas was forced to call upon former […]

Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr sustained what appeared to be a groin injury, during the first quarter of the team’s game against the Chargers Thursday night, and is questionable to return, per the organization’s Twitter account. Derek Carr (groin) is QUESTIONABLE to return. — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 18, 2020 Driving towards the end zone […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Marcus Mariota this offseason to give them a reliable backup to Derek Carr. However, that isn’t keeping Jon Gruden from being excited to see Mariota go to work at the beginning of training camp. After practice on Friday, Gruden called Mariota a “dazzling playmaker,” per The Athletic’s Vic Tafur. Marcus […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been going through some changes this offseason. For starters, they’ve moved out of Oakland and also beefed up their QB spot by signing Marcus Mariota in March to compete with Derek Carr. However, with Carr being a mainstay for the Raiders’ offensive line since 2014, it seems as though nothing […]

When Marcus Mariota was taken with the second overall pick of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans back in 2015, the expectation was that he would become a franchise quarterback. That did not happen. Mariota started four-and-a-half years in Tennessee before finally being displaced by Ryan Tannehill midway through 2019, and the Titans elected […]

The Tennessee Titans haven’t had great quarterback fortune since the team officially formed in 1999. Before then, things weren’t much better. Here are the five best signal-callers in franchise history; we’ll be including the Houston Oilers years as well, since it’s all technically a singular franchise, and frankly, it’s needed to get through this list. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to get a surplus of talent under center this offseason by bringing in Marcus Mariota to back up Derek Carr. It appears the two have already found a way to get acquainted despite the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Carr and Mariota were spotted getting a […]

The Tennessee Titans are once again one of the top teams in the AFC and perhaps the entire NFL with the 2020 campaign now officially looming. With the once lowly franchise only recently restoring its toughness, talent and passion after years of less than stellar play, the Titans continue to create memorable moments for the […]

After having a revolving door of characters last season, it seems that the Las Vegas Raiders have now found their perfect number two quarterback. The Raiders signed former second overall pick Marcus Mariota in March to back up incumbent starter Derek Carr. After trying on quarterbacks Mike Glennon, Deshone Kizer and Nathan Peterman to be […]

The NFL is stacked with talent at the quarterback position. So much so that a lot of teams have backup quarterbacks who could easily serve as starters in a different scenario. Just look around: The Cleveland Browns have Case Keenum and the Los Angeles Chargers have Tyrod Taylor. Meanwhile, the Washington Redskins have Kyle Allen […]

Given how delicate Derek Carr’s situation has been under center with the Las Vegas Raiders recently, the fact that a team signed another quarterback capable of starting would bother him. But it isn’t. The Raiders brought in former Tennessee Titans signal-caller Marcus Mariota in free agency, but Carr does not at all feel threatened by […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is no stranger to criticism. Since he tossed 28 touchdowns in 2016 while leading the Raiders to a 12-3 record, the 29-year-old signal-caller has failed to match that same success. The Raiders also made waves this offseason by signing former No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota, presumably to either […]

For the second straight offseason, there was speculation that the Las Vegas Raiders could potentially move on from Derek Carr. For the second straight year, the Raiders stuck with him. Las Vegas has opted to continue moving forward with Carr, but it also nailed down a solid insurance policy in free agency, signing Marcus Mariota […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will have some competition after the Raiders signed former Tennessee Titans signal-caller Marcus Mariota in free agency. But Carr is already making strides to build a relationship with Mariota, lauding him for his character. Via Austin Boyd of Heavy.com. “We’ve talked already,” Carr said on the Bussin’ With The […]

With NFL quarterback Derek Carr gearing up to serve as the incumbent in “Sin City,” the Las Vegas Raiders quickly brought in some competition this offseason in the former of former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Marcus Mariota. While it appears as though this will be Carr’s job to lose — at least initially — Raiders […]

Vinny Passas is one of the top football coaches in Hawaii. Passas has worked with local products such as Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota and top NFL Draft prospect Tua Tagovailoa over a coaching life which has spanned 44 years. Mariota and Passas have known each other since the former No. 2 overall pick […]

Marcus Mariota signed with the Las Vegas Raiders last month, turning over a new leaf in his NFL career. Mariota will obviously begin 2020 as a backup quarterback, as Derek Carr has the starting job on lock for now. But Mariota’s mentor, Vinny Passas, sees an opportunity for Mariota in his new digs with the […]

The Tennessee Titans wasted absolutely no time in solidifying the team’s starting quarterback situation earlier this offseason. Despite the Titans re-signing former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill and allowing former starting quarterback Marcus Mariota to become an unrestricted free agent en route to him signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, though, Tennessee must still address […]

During these trying times, there continues to be an influx of athletes that donate their time and money to help the people in need. After joining the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, Marcus Mariota is providing meals for Honolulu students during the coronavirus situation. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools around the world have been […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders’ signing of free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota earlier in the month, some thought there may be a QB controversy in Las Vegas. However, according to Mariota himself, he’s ready to be a backup and acknowledges that the Raiders are Derek Carr’s team. “First and foremost, this is Derek’s team. I understand […]

Former No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders after spending his first five seasons with the Tennessee Titans. The former Heisman Trophy winner signed a two-year, $17.6 million deal with the Raiders earlier this month, but the question remains for some people: why? In an interview with Rob DeMello […]

Marcus Mariota is starting a new chapter in his NFL career. The fifth-year quarterback left the Tennessee Titans in free agency to compete for the starting QB job with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mariota, 26, signed a two-year deal with the newly relocated AFC West franchise, worth $17.6 million and a fully guaranteed $7.5 million […]

Marcus Mariota has agreed to a deal with the Oakland Raiders, and this is a very smart move by Jon Gruden and company. It didn’t work for Mariota with the Tennessee Titans, but a change of scenery might be all he needs to turn around his career. Let’s break down three reasons why the Raiders […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were among the teams looking to make a splash under center this offseason. Their interest in former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was real, and now it has produced one of the bigger developments in the NFL’s free-agent frenzy. According to ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, the Raiders have agreed to a deal […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are “close” to a deal with free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #Raiders are pushing to close out a deal with QB Marcus Mariota, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Mike Mayock's No. 1-ranked QB in his @nflnetwork coverage leading up to the 2015 Draft could soon be […]

Every year, NFL free agency brings with it the movement of start players to new teams, but rarely are those star players quarterbacks. This year’s free agency class is unprecedented, with multiple Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers hitting the open market. Not all of these signal-callers with play for different teams next year, […]

Quarterback Marcus Mariota is set this to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. According to John Breech of CBS Sports, Mariota is an option for the Washington Redskins. If Ron Rivera has made one thing clear during his first two months as coach of the Redskins, it’s that he’s not completely sold on Dwayne Haskins […]

Marcus Mariota had a rough 2019 season with the Tennessee Titans, as the former second-overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft dropped in the depth chart at quarterback in favor of eventual Comeback Player of the Year Ryan Tannehill. Could the ex-Heisman Trophy winner find a new home with the Arizona Cardinals? Per Jason La […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been pegged as frontrunners to try and land New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. It appears he may not be at the top of their list of priorities under center this offseason. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, the Raiders are reportedly interested in signing Tennessee Titans […]

One of the biggest offseason stories involves the New England Patriots and Tom Brady. Brady is expected to test free agency and more rumors have him leaving for a team like the Las Vegas Raiders or somewhere else. Everyone seems to be talking about Brady leaving, but not many are talking about what the Patriots […]

The Chicago Bears have already made it known that Mitchell Trubisky will be the starting quarterback in 2020. However, they do want to add someone else to the roster that can compete with Trubisky. While taking a look at Chicago’s options, Jeremy Fowler at ESPN says that Marcus Mariota and Case Keenum are potential free-agent […]

The Indianapolis Colts have expressed interest in free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota, according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network. Mariota will probably serve as a last resort for the Colts, as Indianapolis already has Jacoby Brissett under center and is also rumored to be in on Philip Rivers. While Indy doesn’t seem entirely comfortable with […]

The New England Patriots may end up losing Tom Brady this NFL offseason, creating a huge opening at the quarterback position. However, the Patriots are reportedly interested in signing free agent Marcus Mariota this offseason, according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network. Pauline also mentioned that the Indianapolis Colts are interested in Mariota as […]

The NFL’s free agency period begins on Wednesday, March 18, when the new league year starts at 4 p.m. After then, teams are free to negotiate with and sign available players. Teams with cap space often try to upgrade their rosters in free agency. However, sometimes new signings backfire, and teams get stuck with bad […]

Marcus Mariota was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and was expected to become a star. Unfortunately for the Tennessee Titans, that did not end up being the case. Now, the Titans are going to move forward with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback following his impressive breakout season after taking over the […]