Mariota's Ceiling Heading Into the Season

If you don't agree to hate him for nonsensical reasons, you are an apologist in some people's minds.

If you think all players should be held accountable for their play, they ask why are you bashing everyone BUT Mariota (when I DID criticize Mariota too...lol).

Plus, they have no argument for the question you brought up because there is no legit answers they can turn to.

Has CD been in this offense for 4 years? No. Walker? Yes (but hurt nearly the whole season). Taylor? No.

You're making too much sense. When they attack you...you know you're on the right track and asking the right questions.

 

So if he does it once, you think we should tag him at a HIGHER rate for another year to see if he can do it twice in a row? Or no matter what he does this year, you'd dump him and spend a majority of multiple drafts to get a new franchise guy in the draft or take a chance on a journeyman like Tannehill and hope our less experienced offensive staff can get more out of him than the more experienced staff he was playing under?

 

When you say his INSECURITIES...what do you mean specifically? What do you think those are? Proof?

 

Strange comment...has anyone been complaining about Conklin's LACK of production?

The only other position Conklin's been in is on the bench...so why would you think that? Or do you mean that you think Conklin should be moved inside because that's a better position for him?

And Conklin doesn't have 'production.'

The only comparable thing is that they both better play up to expectations this year. The difference is, we had Conklin's backup out play him on our team in our scheme last year. You could argue you think Tannehill could be Mariota's replacement, but we (nor the coaching staff or JRob) have seen him play better than Mariota on our team in our scheme.

 

I like how the sportswriters have no consistency from team to team. Read the Rams. They say that the line is their flaw because, in part, saffold left. They then say that our li

I don't consider myself a Mariota apologist or a hater. I get the myriad reasons why he hasn't produced so far. I do.

Unfortunately, we are approaching a point where a decision has to be made. Pay this guy 25-35 mil or not. Basically put the entire franchise future on this guy or not.

I'm not willing to do that unless and until I've seen some production at a high level. And for whatever reason, valid excuses or no, we have not. If that doesn't change this season, we have no recourse but to move on. There can't be yet another chance. Because giving that chance will ultimately require us to let good players walk away.

I hope he balls out. I legit think this roster can win a super bowl this season. The afc is weak. We can beat any of those teams. We just need more from the offense.

But if we have another injury and inconsistency riddled season, it's time to move on.

 

So because I bring up good points I’m a hater, but when you guys have a different point of view or valid points, it’s so much better. Got it. Take off the blinders guys. We are a half decade in still fighting, asking questions, and clueless about Mariota. I guess the front office, analysts, and anyone not sucking his pipe and singing his praises are haters too. Listen man, I was on this site last year at the same time hyping Mariota saying I think he can ball out. I was singing his praises. I said this was his last shot. Well, he declined even more. Go ahead and use excuses all you want....Injuries, crap players next to him, different coaches, etc....But that’s the NFL man. Either you can get it done or you can’t, and right now, I don’t think he is showing he is long term deal worthy. I hope he balls out, but unlike years past, I’m skeptical. If that makes me a hater, I’m sorry...but I’m a Titans fan and I want to win and go beyond 8-8 and 9-7. I’m not satisfied with that bs.

 

If you are willing to hand the keys to a guy that can’t stay healthy, can’t elevate those around them, and can’t be consistent, then I don’t know what to say. Our salary cap is important....He better show me something to earn it, and the front office is saying as much too. I hope it happens, because it means we would be winning and at a new level, but history tells me otherwise. I guess we shall see my friends.

 

I do always find it funny how if Mariota has a good game, they will disappear from the board until the following gameday.