Marc Mariani signs with da Bears

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Ewker, Nov 19, 2014.

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  1. JR1980

    JR1980 Pro Bowler

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    Hell, might as well use Sankey back there since he is screwing around with DMC and Greene splitting carries anyway...
     
  2. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    He had 2 injuries worth talking about. A broken leg 2 years ago and a shoulder injury that was healed by November 2013. There was nothing wrong with him this past summer when he was playing in preseason.

    It made NO sense cutting that guy.
     
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  3. TitansWillWin2

    TitansWillWin2 Pro Bowler

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    What is he tanking for and then why did we play so good at KC.
     
  4. SawdustMan

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    Sure it did. Hindsight is always 20/20. But at the time we were thinking Leon and Dexter could handle returns while also contributing on offense. While Mariani wasn't likely to see the field much as a WR.

    We'll see how he does in Chicago. Personally, I think many here over-exaggerate his talent/ability just because they like his story.
     
  5. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    This is not hindsight, I said all along this was a mistake choosing Leon Washington over Marc Mariani.

    I dont often root for ex-Titans to kill it in on other teams, mainly because we usually know when to get away from a player, but this is not one of those situations.
     
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  6. TitansWillWin2

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    lmao. Mariani is a scrub. He won't see the field except on special teams defense and blocking.
     
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  7. SawdustMan

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    I'm just saying it wasn't a clear cut case of "We gotta keep this Mariani guy". Mariani is a below average WR and maybe a slightly above-average returner. There was no reason to think we couldn't get similar production from other guys. Now, it hasn't turned out so hot for us but like I said hindsight is 20/20.
     
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  8. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    How often do we start drives inside our own 20-yard line? As a losing team thats just not something you can afford to do.

    When Mariani was handling return duties the Titans finished No.1 in the NFL only getting pinned back 28 times all year. Already this year we're at 30 and that number is only getting worse.

    I am angry our coaches let this happen. Leon Washington is a stupid player, he doesn't know when to run kicks back and when to take a knee and get 20 free yards.
     
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  9. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    This would be a good idea for a team looking to win some football games, but we're not that kind of team.

    Sankey is impressive on kick returns.
     
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  10. Oilers27

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    Mariani was consistent, played smart, and didn't make any bonehead plays when on the field. It was mentioned that he was improving as a reciever in practice and in preseason, but never had a chance.....who knows??? He did master the art of running to the ball on returns giving him a head start and did have good hands.

    Too many times this year I see our returners letting the ball bounce on punts costing us 10 - 15 - 20 yards of field position because they are scared to catch it or don't know how to play the ball.

    Either way....he is a lot better than anybody we currently have on our team returning the ball......although I did see somoething from Sankey on Monday nite, but I wouldn't want our main RB returning kicks.
     
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