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Falcons Marcus Mariota eager to get back on the field after havi

  • This is his first go-around as an Atlanta Falcon, but has already been a Falcon during his football career. The Falcons were the name of one of Mariota's youth football teams, which made his recent signing with Atlanta somewhat of a full-circle situation for the former Heisman Trophy winner.After two years as backup Russell Westbrook Jersey in Las Vegas, Mariota shortly after the team traded longtime starter to the . The move reunites Mariota with Falcons coach Arthur Smith, who previously worked with Mariota during their time with the Titans. Mariota said the chance to work against with Smith was a big factor in his decision to sign with Atlanta."Loyalty is very important to me," Mariota said with Rob DeMello of KHON2 News. "It is something that we all live off of here in Hawaii. Art has been somebody that's been in my corner for a long time. I appreciate everything he's done for me." Chris Paul Jersey I'm excited for this opportunity. I'm excited to be part of this organization and looking forward to just getting out there." PHI QB #8 The 28-year-old quarterback was an immediate starter for the Titans, who made him the 2nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. His career started off well enough, as he threw four touchdowns in his first regular season game, a blowout win over the Buccaneers. Despite injuries, enduring 38 sacks in 12 games and a 3-9 record as a starter, Mariota's rookie season was largely a succe s, as he threw for 19 touchdowns (along with two touchdown runs) against 10 interceptions.Mariota's growth before his rookie and second season was apparent. In 15 games, he threw 26 touchdowns against nine interceptions while taking 15 fewer sacks than he did as a rookie. He also posted an 8-7 record as the Titans' starting quarterback.Things started to take a turn after that. Mariota won his first playoff game in 2017, Danilo Gallinari Jersey but he also threw more interceptions that season than touchdown pa ses. He had another up and down season in 2018 and was replaced by Ryan Tannehill six games into the 2019 season. Mariota signed that offseason with the Raiders while accepting a backup position behind Carr, throwing just 30 touchdowns in two seasons in Las Vegas. He played exceptionally well in relief of an injured Carr during a three-point lo s to the Chargers late in the 2020 campaign."It was a great reset," Mariota said of his time in Las Vegas. "Obviously, being out there on the field, getting out there and playing is Nick Collison Jersey what I want to do. But I kind of needed that in my career. Unfortunately, with everything that happened in Tenne see, I was a little beat up, both mentally and physically. To get that reset, to get to be a part of that great quarterback room in Vegas, really has kind of propelled me for this moment. I'm excited, I'm prepared, I feel great, and I'm looking forward to getting out there in Atlanta."Mariota is the second former No. 2 overall pick to sign with a new team this offseason. Mitchell Trubisky, who earned a Pro Bowl nod as a member of the Bears, is hoping to revive his career in Pittsburgh after spending the 2021 season as Josh Allen's backup in Buffalo. Mariota is hoping to make the most of his new opportunity in Atlanta, where the Flacons are Al Horford Jersey coming off a 7-10 campaign during Smith's first season as coach. "They're going to get 110%. Everything I do, I try to do to the best of my abilities," Mariota said. "I'm very honored and privileged to have this opportunity. I'm going to do whatever it takes to help my teammates be the best that they can be. And we're just fighting to go get wins."
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      February 25, 2024 8:52 PM PST
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