2019 Season Predictions

If we go 9-7 and mariota continues to be a liability, how much are you (if you are the GM) willing to give up to move up in the draft and who do you want?

 

Man one thing I have noticed with this pre-season, more than ever, is the lack of love our team and players are getting on ranking boards and what not.

In the past 2-3 years, we've at least been getting some press, some players getting praise etc.

This year, next to nothing.

And I say this knowing the Titans organisation doesnt get much press generally. I just find it weird given every position group has been improved over the past 2-3 years.

 

Titans do better when there’s zero expectations.

 

One reason why....MARCUS MARIOTA. Nobody is sure of him....or his ability to stay healthy. Otherwise, we would be viewed much more positively.

 

Two words for all those people. TRENT DILFER. If your defense is dominant your qb can be a glorified backup.

 

I’m just relaying what many of the “doubters” are thinking...They are putting it in the articles, and naturally so. Marcus has been inconsistent and unhealthy, so I get it. As for Dilfer, he had an amazing top tier defense and the game has changed quite a bit. Most teams going the distance have a good QB. Brady, Wilson, Ben, Manning, etc. Hell, even Foles is way better than Dilfer. I get it though, you just need a field general, and unfortunately, Mariota hasn’t been able to put it all together yet.

 

Hard to disagree. I think MM's poor showing last year has really impacted the perception of us this off-season amongst those who matter. And by those who matter I mean those who somehow get paid to talk on TV.

 

And let’s be honest, what data has Mariota given to make any national analyst think that he’s a top 20 QB? The one outlier year he was good with dinosaurs Mularkey and Robiskie running the show? The only people hyping Mariota are delusional Titan/Oregon/Hawaiian fans.

I think the shine has worn off Mariota, and him having nobody in his corner may actually play into his favor. He may just be a victim of expectations lol.

 

I listen to sports talk basically all day at work. Every national analyst I have heard is down on Mariota. The only positives I hear about Mariota is from people who cover the Titans and either homers or trying to put a positive spin. Was listening to a group of four on Friday talking about if they had to have a qb right now for this season who would they take, Mariota or Winston. Four out of four chose Winston for the upcoming season.