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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 […]

Everyone is talking about Tom Brady, Jadeveon Clowney, and Byron Jones heading into NFL free agency, but the underrated signings are sometimes just as important. Some guys are going to be signed that not many people talk about, and that could be the difference in teams making the playoffs or being one of the first […]

The AFC North was a top-heavy division during the 2019 NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens were the best regular-season team in the AFC, and the other three teams really struggled. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns hope with just a few chances they could be playoff contenders, while the Cincinnati Bengals look to be in […]

The Marcus Mariota era is over in Tennessee. The former No. 2 overall pick was benched during a 16-0 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 6. The Titans were 2-4 with Mariota as the starter and Mike Vrabel decided to make a change. He named Ryan Tannehill the starter and the Titans ended up […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill spoke out on the situation regarding Marcus Mariota. Per Darin Gantt of NBC Sports: “Marcus is an incredible human being, and I have so much respect and love for him,” Tannehill said, via Jim Wyatt of the team’s official website. “The way he handled things – it was an incredibly tough […]

The impetus for the Tennessee Titans’ late-season revival and postseason berth can be traced back to head coach Mike Vrabel making a change at quarterback—yanking out the fifth-year starter and former second-overall pick Marcus Mariota for veteran signal-caller Ryan Tannehill, acquired as the backup via trade just the previous season. Tannehill and the Titans upset […]

The Tennessee Titans were eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Round and everyone began to wonder what the future holds for Marcus Mariota. Less than 24 hours after the loss, Mike Vrabel spoke about the conversation he had with Mariota per Jim Wyatt. Vrabel on Mariota: Talked to him this morning […]

The Tennessee Titans’ season is over, as they lost 35-24 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Sunday’s loss marks more than one end. Quarterback Marcus Mariota’s tenure in Nashville also appears to be over. Mariota, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, entered the season as the Titans’ starter, as […]

At the start of the season, Marcus Mariota was the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. It has not been a great year for him on the field though. After just a few games, Mariota was benched in favor of Ryan Tannehill. The Titans went 7-3 in games that Tannehill started. Clearly, that was a […]

The Tennessee Titans overall have their hands full against the Kansas City Chiefs, but the offense should find some success. The first time these two teams faced off the Titans offense had all kinds of success putting up 32 yards. The Chiefs’ defense has been exposed at times, and that happened again during the divisional […]

The Baltimore Ravens had another nice regular season in 2019, but they were bounced early in the playoffs, and now their focus has turned to the offseason. The Ravens have an ultra-talented roster led by Lamar Jackson, but even on the best teams there are areas to improve. Let’s take look at three players the […]

The Tennessee Titans surprisingly find themselves in the AFC Championships after an unlikely playoff run. The Titans have taken down the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens systematically. While Marcus Mariota wasn’t starting in the pocket, he was definitely a part of the team’s success. According to Titans Online’s Jim Wyatt, head coach Mike Vrabel […]

The Tennessee Titans spent the majority of the week trying to come up with ways to contain Lamar Jackson. Needless to say, Marcus Mariota did his best impression of the dynamic quarterback. According to Ian Rapoport, Mariota impressed everyone with his impression of the Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback. From @NFLGameDay: #Titans QB Ryan Tannehill is almost […]

The Tennessee Titans know full well they are going to have their work cut out trying to contain Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Fortunately, they are one of the few teams with the means of preparation thanks to quarterback Marcus Mariota’s skill set. Jackson has established himself as the NFL’s premier dual-threat under center. Head […]

Only a few years after winning the Heisman trophy in college enjoying a promising start to his NFL, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota seems like an afterthought. Mariota, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, lost his starting job to Ryan Tannehill this season. With how well Tannehill has played for the […]

Marcus Mariota has embraced a new role with the Tennessee Titans as an imitation for Tom Brady for their upcoming playoff matchup against the New England Patriots. Crissy Froyd – Titans Wire. “Marcus is going to have to be able to maneuver like he does in the pocket and try to re-create the mannerisms that […]

The Tennessee Titans have made it pretty clear that quarterback Marcus Mariota isn’t in their future plans. Mariota is set to be a free agent this offseason, which means he is going to have his choice of where he wants to sign. Let’s break down a few teams that might make sense for the former […]

Marcus Mariota’s career with the Tennessee Titans has had its fair share of ups and downs but he’s at an all-time low this year. What happened to the former Heisman Trophy winner? The Titans selected Mariota with the second-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. During the draft process, Mariota was regarded as one of […]

Marcus Mariota will probably find a new home next season. Where will it be? Consider this: While John Elway’s Denver Broncos legacy was cemented on the last day of January in 1999 when he captured his second straight Super Bowl title, his legacy as an executive is still in question. Since becoming the team’s president […]

Marcus Mariota lost his job as the Tennessee Titans starting quarterback midway through the team’s Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos, and now in practice, he will have to play like the signal-caller who was drafted one spot ahead of him in 2015. The Titans are getting set to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

The Tennessee Titans got what they wanted in Week 7. Sunday marked the first Ryan Tannehill start since Week 17 of the 2018 NFL season, when he was under center for the Miami Dolphins. In that game, Tannehill went 18-31 with 147 yards and two interceptions. It’s safe to say that not only is Tannehill […]

The Tennessee Titans benched quarterback Marcus Mariota for Ryan Tannehill during the third quarter of their Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos. Following the loss, the Titans made it official: Tannehill will be their starter for Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and potentially for the rest of the season. If the benching […]

The Tennessee Titans will welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Nissan Stadium in Week 7. Don’t worry Chargers fans, you will have an excuse as to why there aren’t more Titans fans in the crowd. Both teams came into the season with different expectations; with the Chargers anticipating a return to the playoffs. But both […]