Marcus Mariota’s career resurrection operation ends in failure. In any case on the side of Atlanta.
This Tuesday, the Falcons announced the cut of the quarterback who arrived a year ago as a free agent. At the time, he signed for two years and $18.75 million. But his cut saves Atlanta $12 million in payroll.
This outcome is hardly surprising. Winded, Mariota led his team to a record of 5 wins for 8 losses in 13 games played last season. But it’s hard to say he was really the trump card that brought the wins. So much so that Arthur Smith ended up preferring rookie Desmond Ridder.
Mariota threw for 2,219 yards, 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions in 13 games. At 29, he finds himself free again. He should have no trouble finding a place on a bench. As for being a starter, the player selected in 2nd position by the Titans in 2015 now seems to have shown that he does not seem to be at the level.
