Quarterback Marcus Mariota has impressed coach Jon Gruden at training camp in Henderson, Nev. By Jerry McDonald | jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group August 15, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. Mariota simply did not live up to the lofty expectations in Tennessee after being selected second overall in the 2015 draft. All rights reserved. It comes in the form of Marcus Mariota who last week was signed to a deal that ranges from a one-year backup contract to a two-year starter level contract. The one where Marcus Mariota did his best to lift the spirits of Titans starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the closing moments of Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs. He's focused on preparing the Raiders for this season.Bigger, faster and stronger, Clelin Ferrell is ready to explode on the NFL from multiple positions.Johnathan Abram is an amazing man, and a great football player for the Las Vegas Raiders.Recently all NFL teams had their talent under the age of 25 researched, and we discuss where the Las Vegas Raiders came out.Las Vegas Raiders Nelson Agholor talks about his relationship with Jon Gruden. A Coach Thinks Gruden Can Fix Mariota. News; Raiders Henry Ruggs Talks Marcus Mariota. QB Marcus Mariota. Mariota, of course, was a Heisman Trophy winner as quarterback for the football team and led the Ducks to the first College Football Playoff national championship contest in his final year (2015). Carr, the three-time Pro Bowler, has been the starter for the Raiders since 2014. He wants to catch 60 balls this season.Due to COVID-19, players must practice based on a schedule. Marcus Mariota seems to have made a good first impression on head coach Jon Gruden as the veteran quarterback begins his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders.The club is … Mariota started 61 games for the Titans over the past five seasons before Tannehill replaced him in Week 7 of the 2019 season. It’s been a long time coming since the team relocated from Oakland. If Carr can't compete for whatever reason, however, Mariota will be ready to step in.Both Mariota and Derek Carr peaked in 2016, with the former throwing 26 touchdown passes and the latter finishing third in the MVP voting that season. 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