r/ducks • u/PowerAdDuck • Aug 18 '24

Marcus Mariota 'Superpower' Impressing Washington Commanders: Backup Quarterback or Starter? Pro Ducks

https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/marcus-mariota-superpower-impressing-washington-commanders-backup-quarterback-starter-nfl-oregon-ducks-jayden-daniels-rookie
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u/vanhaanen Aug 18 '24

What was Marcus’ issue in the pros, curious? I know he had a carousel of coaches but that’s not the entire story.

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u/Bussman500 Aug 18 '24

There was a discussion from a MNF game when they played the Steelers back when he was a Titan. He was being criticized for his ability to anticipate open receivers, he had to see the guy open in order to make the throw. College open and NFL open are very different and I think he’s too safe with the ball at times. A better way to say it is you can look at the type of throws Justin Herbert makes and you won’t see those types of throws on Mariota’s film.

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u/dotcomse Aug 19 '24

Wasn’t there a meme about him not being able to throw through a “tight window”?