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Marcus Mariota: Demotion doesn't mean career is over

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was far from pleased when he was told that Ryan Tannehill would be the starting quarterback against the Chargers.

He accepted responsibility for the result but made it clear the current setback doesn't mean his career is over.

"Until the day that I die, I'm going to believe I gave it all I got. No matter what, I can learn and grow from this situation. This isn't going to bring me down. This isn't going to end my career," Mariota said. "I had an opportunity to play but I didn't make the most of it.