7. Ryan Tannehill is the answer in Tennessee

It’s obvious that Marcus Mariota won’t be back with the Titans after being benched. When he went to the sideline, the common belief was that backup Ryan Tannehill would be used just to get the team through the season. Think again. Tannehill has made a case that he’s the long-term answer. He’s won four of his five starts, including Sunday’s blowout of Jacksonville in which he threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others. After flopping in Miami, Tannehill is playing like a franchise quarterback and the Titans have to keep him. He can become a free agent after the season. But the Titans can’t afford to let that happen. They’ll sign him to a large contract for the long term.