Interesting how Mariota's career has gone....

I like Mariota.  Class kid.  But how many Oregon QBs have fizzled in the NFL now?  Joey Harrington, AJ Feeley, Akili Smith, Bill Musgrave (yes, that Bill Musgrave), Dan Fouts (now there's an Outlier), Norm Van Brocklin (yes, OUR Norm Van Brocklin).
Maybe just a more recent phenomenon?

I think it has more to do with coaching than the player.  Some offensive coaches just don't know what they're doing (how to use the resources they have).  Look at Lamar Jackson: he's encouraged to run (although we'll see if he can hold up for another whole season)... meanwhile, they tried to make Mariota a "pocket" QB (which he's clearly not).

Winston and Mariota #1 and 2 respectfully that year. I don't want either now. For different and similar reasons. I would still have picked Mariota now if given only those two to pick from. He's a much better man. Neither have proven much as a QB.

I am still a believer in MM.  Hard worker, smart, with a ton of ability.  He’s on the wrong team.  Seriously, out of Delanie Walker, who else could you name on TT regarding weapons?  I would take a flyer on him because with his arm, mobility, he could still have a massive ceiling in the right offense aka with our weapons.

The only college team I've ever watched every game of was the Mariota led Oregon Ducks.  I miss Gopher games all the time and don't care but I HAD to watch Mariota.  I know he has the physical skills but maybe he's not had the proper coaching and system to let him reach his potential. *shrug*

@"Skodin" said: I am still a believer in MM.  Hard worker, smart, with a ton of ability.  He’s on the wrong team.  Seriously, out of Delanie Walker, who else could you name on TT regarding weapons?  I would take a flyer on him because with his arm, mobility, he could still have a massive ceiling in the right offense aka with our weapons.

Is Mariota at the point where he is considered a back up QB until he proves otherwise?  Meaning what will his upcoming FA look like if the Titans dont tag him or get him to sign an extension prior to FA?

@"Skodin" said: I am still a believer in MM.  Hard worker, smart, with a ton of ability.  He’s on the wrong team.  Seriously, out of Delanie Walker, who else could you name on TT regarding weapons?  I would take a flyer on him because with his arm, mobility, he could still have a massive ceiling in the right offense aka with our weapons.

@"JimmyinSD" said: Is Mariota at the point where he is considered a back up QB until he proves otherwise?  Meaning what will his upcoming FA look like if the Titans dont tag him or get him to sign an extension prior to FA?

Play him like the Ravens play Jackson or in an rpo...

@"kmillard" said:

@"Skodin" said: I am still a believer in MM.  Hard worker, smart, with a ton of ability.  He’s on the wrong team.  Seriously, out of Delanie Walker, who else could you name on TT regarding weapons?  I would take a flyer on him because with his arm, mobility, he could still have a massive ceiling in the right offense aka with our weapons.

He has Cory Davis WR who would be a pro bowler elsewhere. Derrik henry at RB, AJ Brown another good looking young WR. I don't think it is a weapons thing. 

@"Skodin" said:

@"kmillard" said:

@"Skodin" said: I am still a believer in MM.  Hard worker, smart, with a ton of ability.  He’s on the wrong team.  Seriously, out of Delanie Walker, who else could you name on TT regarding weapons?  I would take a flyer on him because with his arm, mobility, he could still have a massive ceiling in the right offense aka with our weapons.

He has Cory Davis WR who would be a pro bowler elsewhere. Derrik henry at RB, AJ Brown another good looking young WR. I don't think it is a weapons thing. 

Sorry man, but no.  Henry is above average at best for a RB, Davis in 2.5 years has 5 TD's, and AJ Brown has talent.  But come on, you draft this guy #2 and this is what you surround him with.  Average NFL weapons at best.  

Mariota deserves better, hopefully he can take a year as a back up in Minnesota next year to potentially take the job in 2021 :)

Just like Harrington , Mariota went to a bad organization. 
 
 

I gotta disagree with a lot of you guys, I don't think Mariota is a good NFL QB.
It's not his circumstances, it's him. He's inaccurate and has happy feet. Turns it over too much to be a game manager. We're better than the Titans overall but they have a solid defense and a solid running game. And they did last year too. It's not like they're the Dolphins.
I don't mean to bury the guy, I think he can be a solid backup due to his mobility, but a franchise QB he is not.

@"pattersaur" said:

I gotta disagree with a lot of you guys, I don't think Mariota is a good NFL QB. It's not his circumstances, it's him. He's inaccurate and has happy feet. Turns it over too much to be a game manager. We're better than the Titans overall but they have a solid defense and a solid running game. And they did last year too. It's not like they're the Dolphins. I don't mean to bury the guy, I think he can be a solid backup due to his mobility, but a franchise QB he is not.

He just isn't a good NFL QB.