Ranking Tennessee Titans top 3 quarterbacks of the decade
By John Lowell
![OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Ryan Tannehill #17 and Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans standing on the field together prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Ryan Tannehill #17 and Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans standing on the field together prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Ftitansized-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2016-2F04-2F1192735385-850x560-fee74ca644c33e1a3b477379b3d7843d9b9eb4ca2d57baf98439112584291d80.jpg)
1. Marcus Mariota
The times, they are a-changin’.
The end of a decade brings new life, but that doesn’t mean what was once treasured will be forgotten. QB Marcus Mariota was like a shot in the arm to the organization and gave the Titans a face to identify with its small market.
Among Mariota’s list of accolades, a few memorable moments or feats stand out the most. And of those moments, a couple let us know what kind of football player Mariota is. A player with a full heart and an intense desire to win.
Remember Mariota’s block to help seal the playoff win versus the Kansas City Chiefs? I do.
Marcus Mariota with the huge game winning block. pic.twitter.com/Wo0vMVRIMT
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 7, 2018
Or, how about when Marcus caught his own touchdown pass to spark the comeback in the same game?
Marcus Mariota throws a touchdown pass to... Marcus Mariota?? #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/N6bcTrjBYT
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 6, 2018
The highlights and memories with MM8 under center will forever be a part of Titans history, even with the changing of the guard. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Mariota will finish with 13,183 passing yards, 76 touchdowns, and 44 interceptions — the best Tennessee Titans quarterback of the decade.