Getty Image
It seems like the Las Vegas Raiders are close to signing a new QB this offseason.
According to various reports the Raiders are closing in a deal with former Titans QB Marcus Mariota.
The #Raiders are pushing to close out a deal with QB Marcus Mariota, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Mike Mayock's No. 1-ranked QB in his @nflnetwork coverage leading up to the 2015 Draft could soon be on his roster.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 17, 2020
The #Raiders have had eyes on Marcus Mariota, the former #Titans first-round pick, for some time. Sounds like he has a landing spot. https://t.co/jgkwCHYddm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
Raiders’ GM Mike Mayock, who was a draft analyst at the NFL network, was a big fan of Mariota during the 2015 draft.
Mayock on Marcus Mariota prior to the 2015 draft:
“The more tape I watched, the more I appreciated what he was asked to do in the Oregon version of the spread offense. He reads combination routes, he takes tremendous care of the football, and he wins games.” https://t.co/Z5sIocVwWS
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 17, 2020
Here is Mike Mayock & Jon Gruden’s Reaction & Draft Analysis of Marcus Mariota when he was selected 2nd overall in 2015 NFL Draft
It’s interesting since the Raiders are interested in bringing Mariota to Las Vegas to be a backup QB.
https://t.co/5UMXba2Mqb— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) March 7, 2020
It’ll be interesting to see if Mariota is going to come in and back up for Derek Carr or if he’s going to compete for the starting job right away.