The Tennessee Titans’ offense has been revolutionized since quarterback Ryan Tannehill took the reins, but the man behind him has had a hand in it.
Marcus Mariota may not be on the football field any longer for the Titans, but he’s been supportive of Tannehill.
“Marcus is huge (for me). Obviously it is a difficult situation for him. A ton of respect for Marcus and not only what he’s done in his football career, but the person that he is each and every day,” Tannehill said to the media on Wednesday.
Obviously things haven’t gone Mariota’s way in Nashville, but he’s shown good sportsmanship and has done all he can to continue to contribute to the team.
“Like I said, tough situation for him but he’s been nothing but professional throughout the whole process – been supportive, being able to just talk through things on game day and during the week. He helps me with watching the tape. I think he does everything he can possibly do to help me and this team along, which says a lot about his character as a person being in that tough situation.”
Mariota shouldn’t be expected to be on Tennessee’s roster in 2020, given the inconsistency and rapid decline he showed in team’s 2-4 start, combined with Tannehill’s success as the starter.
Tannehill and the Titans will look to extend their four-game winning streak to five games as they face the Texans at noon CT on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.
