“A Week and He’s Having a Baby!”: Unlike Patrick Mahomes, This Unlucky QB Only Fought Adversity in His “Special” Season

When quarterbacks enter a new season, they believe that victory is within their grasp. However, as the highly-anticipated series “Quarterback” draws near, it becomes painfully clear that fate is a fickle mistress. According to Peyton Manning, all the participants of the series are at a unique crossroads in their lives. And it has especially been bad for Marcus Mariota.

While Patrick Mahomes led his team to a Super Bowl victory, the shadows deepened for Marcus Mariota. Fate dealt him a different hand, leading to his eventual benching. His journey was filled with doubts and uncertainty- a path chosen by no one. Now, fans are anxiously waiting for the untold story of his internal struggles. Can Mariota overcome adversity and rewrite his destiny? 

Marcus Mariota: Defying Fate

Netflix is releasing a highly anticipated eight-part documentary series called “Quarterback” which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of our favorite NFL stars. Produced by Manning’s Omaha Productions, in association with NFL Films, the series aims to give football fans an exclusive look at the challenges, triumphs, and personal setbacks of some of the league’s top QBs. Launching July 12, the series features quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, ​​​​​​​​​​and Marcus Mariota.

Recently, Manning, on the Pat McAfee Show, expressed his admiration for the new father, Mariota’s decision to participate in the series despite the uncertainty surrounding his NFL future. It takes courage and a strong commitment to open yourself up to scrutiny, especially when your season didn’t turn out as you had hoped. 

“You sign up for what Patrick Mahomes got to do this year when the whole thing. Marcus Mariota signed up for this like he did not know the season was gonna go like it went, he gets benched a week, and he’s having a baby,” said Manning.

Also, the Sheriff shared that if he were in Mariota’s shoes as a young quarterback, he would not have chosen to participate. Manning revealed that he preferred to keep his recovery from a neck injury during the 2011 season private, turning down NFL Films’ offer to document his journey.

“As a young quarterback, I would not have done it. But as an older quarterback, I wish that I had done something like this. When you sign up for something like this, you sign up only for the good, right? 

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Tracing the Path: Marcus Mariota’s turbulent journey

The first four minutes of the highly anticipated series have already been released and Mariota is shining! He had a promising start to his NFL career when he was drafted second overall by Tennessee Titans in 2015. Titans fans had high hopes for him, and he spent five seasons with the team. 

But in 2020, Mariota made a move to Las Vegas Raiders, where he found himself as a backup quarterback for two years. Imagine how frustrating it must have been for him, not being able to showcase his skills and play. However, Mariota didn’t lose hope and in 2022, he joined Atlanta Falcons, hoping for a fresh start and an opportunity to prove himself once again. 

Now, he will begin the season as the backup quarterback with the Falcons. But if Desmond Ridder fails to perform in the upcoming season, we might see the Falcons bringing back the former Titans quarterback.

The upcoming series featuring the three quarterbacks is filled with intrigue and anticipation. Mahomes’ Super Bowl victory boosts the excitement, while Mariota’s challenges create a sense of curiosity. Despite his struggles, Mariota’s role promises to captivate the viewers. As fans, we can look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of these quarterbacks through the series, appreciating the courage it takes to open oneself up to examination and reflection.

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