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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 […]

The New York Jets may have played themselves out of the No. 1 overall pick, which has brought up the discussion on what they should do with Sam Darnold. If the Jets do decide to replace Darnold still, Mike Tannenbaum — a former NFL executive — believes New York could pursue Marcus Mariota or Jameis Winston. […]

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr went down with a groin injury in the first quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This forced the Raiders to change course by going with former no. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota. Despite losing in overtime, 30-27, Mariota helped keep Las Vegas in the game […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ playoff hopes took multiple hits on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Las Vegas lost starting quarterback Derek Carr to a groin injury in the first quarter. Backup Marcus Mariota kept the Raiders in the game, but L.A. scored a game-winning touchdown in overtime after Las Vegas could only muster […]

The Las Vegas Raiders fell flat in overtime to lose the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, but the quarterback play from Marcus Mariota may have proved that the Raiders may need to go another direction with their quarterback’s style. On the daily Locked On NFL podcast, Bo Brack and Your Boy Q discussed the […]

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 […]