Marcus Mariota — Tennessee Titans (+275)
Mariota is an interesting test case in the NFL. It’s hard to argue against his talent, but most of the football world is split as to why he’s struggled to find success in the big leagues. After winning a Heisman Trophy with the Oregon Ducks in college, many believed he would become one of the next great QBs in the NFL, but that hasn’t happened yet, and we’re five years into his career. Be it due to instability at the coaching position — Mariota has had four offensive coordinators and five different play-callers so far in his career — or a legitimate bust label, success has yet to find the college superstar.
That doesn’t mean that he can’t find it going forward, though. After being replaced by Ryan Tannehill in Tennessee, Mariota will be looking for a new home this offseason, and he will have to earn his spot on the depth charge in training camp. Of all the battles you could pit against Haskins, this one might be the most electric, and it could best uncover some holes in Haskins’ game, seeing as Mariota is a highly explosive running QB, and the rookie showed little sign of being able to do that in 2019. On the flip side, Haskins probably has a leg up when it comes to arm talent, and he could likely rifle a few passes that Mariota might struggle to make. Like with Brissett, this would be a true competition that would make the Redskins offense better, no matter who came out on top.
With (+275) odds, if you wagered $100, you would win $275 in profit.