Both Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota represent massive risks. They're the first two picks of the draft, and the two top quarterbacks among this year's class, which obviously ramps up the pressure on both young men. But will Mariota be able to command a weary, uninspired Titans team in his rookie season? The fans in Nashville were treated to some of the most ineffective football in the entire league last year, hence why they got themselves into a position to snap up Mariota as the second overall pick. Mariota's potential is enormous, and he proved that he could well be destined for greatness during his college years, but could the Titans have turned their coveted pick into more than one player? The Eagles and the Browns were both keen on the QB, so could the Titans have squeezed a mega deal from either of them and invested heavily in other areas of the team? There was also the chance at snapping up DE Leonard Williams who could well dominate the NFL in years to come. Mariota is good, but has he been overrated by the Titans top brass? Only time will tell whether the young QB can live up to the lofty expectations set for him.
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