The Marcus Mariota signing is a 'we'll see' sentiment from a Falcons front office, says JustinM_NFL and it won't prevent GM Terry Fontenot from drafting a QB in the 2022 NFL Draft. FrontOffice33 | RiseUp
all represent potential options in the top-10. There are reasons to believe any one of these quarterbacks could fit in Atlanta from a culture and scheme perspective. Willis possesses high-level athletic traits and rare tools. Pickett has the most experience and appears the most pro-ready.
Atlanta could also decide to trade back, accumulate more immediate and future draft capital while still drafting one of these quarterbacks in the mid-to-late first round. April's draft isn't expected to experience a run on first-round quarterbacks, a fact which could allow Atlanta's decision-makers to get creative while still landing their identified target.
Mariota represents the ideal bridge quarterback for several reasons. He possesses previous experience with Smith in Tennessee, although their short-lived run together yielded less-than-ideal results. In 5.5 starts under Smith's tutelage , Mariota completed just 59% of his passing attempts while throwing for 1,179 yards . He tossed seven touchdowns and two interceptions while leading Tennessee to a 2-4 record. The Titans scored seven or less points in three of those four defeats.
Mariota's passive and friendly personality also makes him an ideal veteran quarterback that could potentially help guide a rookie signal-caller. Mariota is often described as the friendliest person in the room, and he certainly won't rock the boat should the Falcons draft a quarterback. Shortly after the Falcons announced their contract with Mariota, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr took toto call Mariota,"one of the greatest human beings on the planet.
Mariota has an excellent chance to begin the 2022 campaign as Atlanta's starting quarterback, and that represents the opportunity his representation was longing for via free agency. Atlanta paid him bridge starter money while conveniently allowing themselves to get out of his contract following the first season. Should the Falcons draft a quarterback, that prospect could benefit from sitting and learning behind the consummate professional that is Mariota.
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