Are Mariota and Raiders a good match?
Mariota is a great match with the Raiders for a few reasons.
First off, Mariota could really thrive in Gruden’s West Coast offense, which is a better system for the Oregon product’s skill set than anything he ran in Tennessee.
And if anyone can handle all of the distractions a city like Las Vegas can present, it’s the normally reserved Mariota. He’ll also be closer to his home state of Hawaii and alma mater, the University of Oregon.
Gruden has a history of reviving the career of a quarterback (see: Rich Gannon), which is something Mariota will be looking to do in Las Vegas.
Last but not least, Mariota gives the Raiders the insurance policy they’re looking for, and Las Vegas gives the former No. 2 overall pick at least the chance to start that he’s looking for.