Only four and a half years after selecting quarterback Marcus Mariota with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans had enough on Sunday afternoon in a loss to the Denver Broncos.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel had enough in the third quarter of Tennessee’s 16-0 loss to the Broncos in Denver on Sunday, benching Mariota after a frustrating first half.
Mariota completed only 7 of 15 passes in a dreadful game against a weak Broncos secondary, throwing for 63 yards and two interceptions. The performance was a lowlight on a bad day for the Titans, who moved to 2-4 on the season with the loss.
Vrabel replaced Mariota with former Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who was signed during the offseason to serve as the Hawaiian’s backup. The former #8 overall pick played better, going 13-16 through the air for 144 yards. He did, however, throw an interception.
The former Oregon Duck has had a slow start to the season, only having thrown for 1,179 yards and 7 touchdowns in the game’s first five games. His two interceptions on Sunday were his first picks of the season.
It’s still unknown if the move to put Tannehill in as quarterback will be a permanent decision or if Mariota will regain his starting position. What’s undeniable is that there is now quarterback uncertainty and controversy in Nashville.
