Marcus Mariota Showcases Ability to Throw on the Run in Titans Preseason Win

August 24, 2015   ·   Dan Hope   ·   Jump to comments

Leading up to the 2015 NFL draft, many analysts questioned whether Marcus Mariota would be able to make a successful transition to a pro-style offense. A dual-threat quarterback who is as dangerous with his feet as he is with his arm, Mariota came into the NFL needing to prove he could be consistently effective as a pocket passer.
Having played only six series of preseason action thus far, it remains too early to tell whether the Tennessee Titans rookie will be able to achieve the latter. What the No. 2 overall pick was able to showcase in his second preseason game, against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday night, was that his ability to make plays on the run can continue to be an asset at the NFL level.
Just as he did in his preseason debut against the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 14, Mariota had eight passing attempts on three drives in Sunday’s game, which the Titans won, 27-14.
After completing seven passes for 94 yards against the Falcons, Mariota only completed five th...

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