Quote:That's funny, Mariota was a major project QB coming out of college. That was the biggest knock on him, was that he was a system QB who never had taken snaps under center. Maybe how quickly he has adapted (many experts have already noted his footwork and throwing mechanics are near perfect) made you forget, but he was far from being as pro ready as you guys suggest. I didn't realize vets like Harry Douglas and Dexter McCluster were such dynamic playmakers. As bad as they miss Hunter, he was a ghost on the field every week. His offensive line has also been one of the worst in the league (31st) all year.

 

The numbers speak for themselves and so does the performance on the field.

 

The funny part is that you spout all of this off as if it has any meaning at all.

 

All of the knocks about Mariota have been born out, and while he's had two statistically impressive games, he's been what looks like scared to make big throws, and I don't see how a QB finds more success than scoring 13 points against a bottom of the league level defense playing that style.

 

Last night's performance was exactly what I expected of Mariota, make quick short throws, hope the running game and defense can carry him, and take advantage of any mistakes the opposing team makes while he plays a style focused on minimizing his own exposure to mistakes.

 

The titans scored one TD last night, and it's no coincidence it was on a drive peppered with horrifically bad officiating in your team's favor. Congrats to MM for taking advantage of that against a bad defense to manage to get the titans score up to double digits.

 

Also congratulations on how stupid the Jaguars coaches are for going braindead whenever they get near the opposing team's end zone, it's what made the score look respectable for the tacks last night.

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