Marcus Mariota knew his first year as an NFL quarterback wasn’t going to be easy.
Even after throwing four touchdown passes in the opener against Tampa Bay, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft has experienced the usual ups and downs that most rookie quarterbacks face. He also missed two games with a knee injury.
“I knew this transition process was going to be tough,” said Mariota, who was selected after Florida State’s Jameis Winston went to Tampa Bay.
“I’m learning as I’m going. I’m experiencing new things and it’s part of the journey, and I enjoy the challenge week in and week out.