Falcons QB Marcus Mariota has left the building(leaves team after being benched)

[Big Turk]

What a great teammate...was told he was being benched and got up and left the building apparently. Has also not given the team or coaches any indication of if or when he will return.

 

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/falcons-qb-marcus-mariota-leaves-after-benching-team-unsure-if-he-will-return-183430011.html

Edited December 13, 2022 by Big Turk

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Big Turk said:

What a great teammate...was told he was being benched and got up and left the building apparently. Has also given the team or coaches any indication of if or when he will return.

 

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/falcons-qb-marcus-mariota-leaves-after-benching-team-unsure-if-he-will-return-183430011.html

I can't see him getting another job in the NFL after that, prior he had a chance to be a backup in the very least. Now he just blew that chance as not a good look for him at all. 

[DrDawkinstein]

4 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

What a great teammate...was told he was being benched and got up and left the building apparently. Has also given the team or coaches any indication of if or when he will return.

 

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/falcons-qb-marcus-mariota-leaves-after-benching-team-unsure-if-he-will-return-183430011.html

 

He was a last hope mercenary as it was, and never really a "Falcon" at heart. Not a great look, but also not too shocked considering the state of that team in general.

 

It's an obvious tanking move, and telling Mariota that he is playing too good and the team is winning too much. Heck, he has them 1 game out of 1st place in the Division, and theyre going to pull the plug NOW? I can see how that would offend him with all the work and effort he put in. Why bother sticking around if management wants to actively lose the last 4 games?

 

Again, not a great look, but I give players on tanking teams a lot of leeway. It has to be tough.

Edited December 13, 2022 by DrDawkinstein

[MrEpsYtown]

That seems out of character for Mariota. His reputation has always been a pretty positive one so I find this kind of shocking. Perhaps there is more to the story. 

[newcam2012]

Just now, MrEpsYtown said:

That seems out of character for Mariota. His reputation has always been a pretty positive one so I find this kind of shocking. Perhaps there is more to the story. 

Maybe a great back up QB pick up for the Bills

[nucci]

Did he take his ball with him, too?

[GunnerBill]

1 minute ago, MrEpsYtown said:

That seems out of character for Mariota. His reputation has always been a pretty positive one so I find this kind of shocking. Perhaps there is more to the story. 

 

Yea agreed. Does seem out of character for him. When the Titans benched him there was a lot about how he took it like a pro then he was a backup for a year in Vegas without any issues. Wonder if it is just VERY obvious to everyone that Ridder is not good. If that is the case this is a risk for Arthur Smith because he is about to hit the end of year 2 and that team is going nowhere. If he benches a better player when only two games out of 1st for a sucky kid then that locker room will get toxic fast. 

[KDIGGZ]

Backup QB is the best job in the world. He could easily make $5 mil per season for the next 10 years. He's going to flush $50 million + down the drain because he got his feelings hurt? Boo hoo

[BillsNutHawaii]

Does this mean I no longer have to watch:

 

- Non-stop First Hawaiian Bank Marcus Marriota commercials?

- Non-stop Island Insurance Marcus Marriota commercials?

- And most frustrating, Atlanta Falcons games always taking priority over the Nationally aired NFL games? (FYI, for those outside the Hawaii market, if a "local Polynesian guy" makes it in the NFL, then the team he's playing for is what's usually broadcast here in the islands - often taking priority over a much preferred, more competitive, meaningful game).

 

Truly nauseating! 

[BillsNutHawaii]

23 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said:

Backup QB is the best job in the world. He could easily make $5 mil per season for the next 10 years. He's going to flush $50 million + down the drain because he got his feelings hurt? Boo hoo

He's treated like a god out here in Hawaii, where he's from, (A truly overhyped pathetic display).   The guys out here are usually extremely sensitive types, so him leaving the team like he did kinda lines up with everything else.

[US Egg]

Oh my! This could affect FF!

[BillsfaninSB]

43 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

He was a last hope mercenary as it was, and never really a "Falcon" at heart. Not a great look, but also not too shocked considering the state of that team in general.

 

It's an obvious tanking move, and telling Mariota that he is playing too good and the team is winning too much. Heck, he has them 1 game out of 1st place in the Division, and theyre going to pull the plug NOW? I can see how that would offend him with all the work and effort he put in. Why bother sticking around if management wants to actively lose the last 4 games?

 

Again, not a great look, but I give players on tanking teams a lot of leeway. It has to be tough.

Great observation and would make a lot of sense.  Seems odd though they would abandon ship when they could still win the division.

[Low Positive]

19 minutes ago, BillsNutHawaii said:

Does this mean I no longer have to watch:

 

- Non-stop First Hawaiian Bank Marcus Marriota commercials?

- Non-stop Island Insurance Marcus Marriota commercials?

- And most frustrating, Atlanta Falcons games always taking priority over the Nationally aired NFL games? (FYI, for those outside the Hawaii market, if a "local Polynesian guy" makes it in the NFL, then the team he's playing for is what's usually broadcast here in the islands - often taking priority over a much preferred, more competitive, meaningful game).

 

Truly nauseating! 

You must get a lot of Fins games then.

[Big Turk]

15 minutes ago, BillsNutHawaii said:

He's treated like a god out here in Hawaii, where he's from, (A truly overhyped pathetic display).   The guys out here are usually extremely sensitive types, so him leaving the team like he did kinda lines up with everything else.

 

Soy boys?

[Rc2catch]

I had higher expectations for him in Atlanta with a solid run game. He’s just not an NFL caliber quarterback though. I’m more shocked they didn’t try to switch earlier 

[thenorthremembers]

Coach Smith tells Mariota he is getting benched

 

Mariota quickly checks age, 29, and bank account $75 million.

 

Mariota books a plane back to Honolulu. 

 

He may be a bad teammate but tell me this is not a reasonable response?

[nucci]

52 minutes ago, newcam2012 said:

Maybe a great back up QB pick up for the Bills

maybe not. He just walked out on his team...plus he's not very good

[BillsNutHawaii]

4 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

You must get a lot of Fins games then.

Yes, from a NFL broadcast standpoint, its like I'm living in Miami, (And Atlanta).  Prior to Atlanta,  I "had to" watch all the Tennessee Titans games.

[UKBillFan]

To me, it sounds like his knee injury has somehow played a part in this, with Smith's comments on it. Perhaps Smith told Mariota he was going to be made the back up, Mariota asked to save face by going on IR, or told him if he was going to be benched he wanted to have his knee looked at, Smith refused and, at that point, Mariota walked (limped) out?

[BillsNutHawaii]

4 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

Soy boys?

You got it!  It's another reason why I truly appreciate my annual return visit to Western NY. 

 

Long story short,  I am "forced" to live out here in Hawaii.  In summary, I got a native girl pregnant, (While assigned out here with the US Army), had the child, and per custody arrangement, cant move to another state, (Unless I want to leave him behind - not happening!).  He's almost age 14, so I am almost free.  And best of all, son is a Bills fan and seems to truly love Western NY - especially the great people at the "Miss Batavia Diner!  He's been to a game the last 2 years.  Anyway, that's my story.

[dpberr]

I look at Colt McCoy's career and see a successful model.  In the league since 2010.  He's outlasted everyone else picked in the 3rd round of the draft. 

 

He could have had a similar career.  There are worse things in life than making millions being a backup quarterback with real shots at starting fame and glory.  

 

Life's lesson is stay out of your own way.  

[DabillsDaBillsDaBills]

1 hour ago, Big Turk said:

What a great teammate...was told he was being benched and got up and left the building apparently. Has also not given the team or coaches any indication of if or when he will return.

 

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/falcons-qb-marcus-mariota-leaves-after-benching-team-unsure-if-he-will-return-183430011.html

 

Did anyone read the article and not just the clickbait tweet? 

 

He wasn't in the building b/c his wife went into labor. He's not immediately coming back because he has a knee injury and going to IR. 

 

Last week, Smith addressed the press and gave a preview of the looming decision to make a change at quarterback.

“We will have some very intense meetings in the next couple of days. Obviously, I know where we’re at. We understand, too, that we’ve been in some close games lately and we need to get back over the hump,” Smith said. "There will be changes made. Everything that we decide to do I will be as transparent as possible.”

 

That day, Smith also informed the press that Mariota wasn’t in the building because his wife went into labor with their first child.

 

Smith added on Monday that Mariota was also likely to be placed on injured reserve with what Smith described as a “chronic” knee injury.

[Paup 1995MVP]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Yea agreed. Does seem out of character for him. When the Titans benched him there was a lot about how he took it like a pro then he was a backup for a year in Vegas without any issues. Wonder if it is just VERY obvious to everyone that Ridder is not good. If that is the case this is a risk for Arthur Smith because he is about to hit the end of year 2 and that team is going nowhere. If he benches a better player when only two games out of 1st for a sucky kid then that locker room will get toxic fast. 

Who the hell is Marcus Mariota.  The guy has done NOTHING in the NFL, and was playing lousy for the 5-8 Falcons.  Ridder was very good at U of C.  He was drafted in the 3rd round.  He should get his shot.  

 

Its professional sports.  You play well.  You get to keep playing.  You play poorly on to the next guy.  The Colts need to do the same with Matt Ryan.  He is so done.  

[BuffaloBills1998]

I think he really wanted the raiders job and wanted to see Carr get the boot a year ago

[uninja]

10 minutes ago, dpberr said:

I look at Colt McCoy's career and see a successful model.  In the league since 2010.  He's outlasted everyone else picked in the 3rd round of the draft. 

 

He could have had a similar career.  There are worse things in life than making millions being a backup quarterback with real shots at starting fame and glory.  

 

Life's lesson is stay out of your own way.  

 

That maybe works if your mindset is "get to a good spot and just ride out a good life, being happy and thankful for what you have"

 

Most NFL players aren't wired like that. It's a hyper competitive sport that attracts hyper competitive people. They want to be the best, the guy, number 1. Anything less is failure.

[BuffaloBills1998]

1 minute ago, Paup 1995MVP said:

Who the hell is Marcus Mariota.  The guy has done NOTHING in the NFL, and was playing lousy for the 5-8 Falcons.  Ridder was very good at U of C.  He was drafted in the 3rd round.  He should get his shot.  

 

Its professional sports.  You play well.  You get to keep playing.  You play poorly on to the next guy.  The Colts need to do the same with Matt Ryan.  He is so done.  

You could argue he was playing better than Carr when he played with the raiders for a few years

[BillsNutHawaii]

1 hour ago, newcam2012 said:

Maybe a great back up QB pick up for the Bills

Oh!  There's an angle I didnt think of.  Then I will get to watch every single Bills game out here in Hawaii.

 

As I mentioned in a previous post,

 

"(FYI, for those outside the Hawaii market, if a "local Polynesian guy" makes it in the NFL, then the team he's playing for is what's usually broadcast here in the islands - often taking priority over a much preferred, more competitive, meaningful game)."

Edited December 13, 2022 by BillsNutHawaii
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[Ridgewaycynic2013]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

Did he take his ball with him, too?

Nope.  Dave Gettleman is picking up pocket money as equipment security manager for the Falcons, as well as cafeteria monitor for the Giants.

[MJS]

Benched for who?

[BillsNutHawaii]

13 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

 

Did anyone read the article and not just the clickbait tweet? 

 

He wasn't in the building b/c his wife went into labor. He's not immediately coming back because he has a knee injury and going to IR. 

 

Last week, Smith addressed the press and gave a preview of the looming decision to make a change at quarterback.

“We will have some very intense meetings in the next couple of days. Obviously, I know where we’re at. We understand, too, that we’ve been in some close games lately and we need to get back over the hump,” Smith said. "There will be changes made. Everything that we decide to do I will be as transparent as possible.”

 

That day, Smith also informed the press that Mariota wasn’t in the building because his wife went into labor with their first child.

 

Smith added on Monday that Mariota was also likely to be placed on injured reserve with what Smith described as a “chronic” knee injury.

No, I generally don't read, I just go on the attack around here, its more fun that way.

[Jauronimo]

1 hour ago, BillsNutHawaii said:

Does this mean I no longer have to watch:

 

- Non-stop First Hawaiian Bank Marcus Marriota commercials?

- Non-stop Island Insurance Marcus Marriota commercials?

- And most frustrating, Atlanta Falcons games always taking priority over the Nationally aired NFL games? (FYI, for those outside the Hawaii market, if a "local Polynesian guy" makes it in the NFL, then the team he's playing for is what's usually broadcast here in the islands - often taking priority over a much preferred, more competitive, meaningful game).

 

Truly nauseating! 

How do you and @GoBills808 watch Bills games internationally?  I will be in Bali this weekend and have not found a reliable way to beat Sunday Ticket's geo locator.

[GunnerBill]

20 minutes ago, Paup 1995MVP said:

Who the hell is Marcus Mariota.  The guy has done NOTHING in the NFL, and was playing lousy for the 5-8 Falcons.  Ridder was very good at U of C.  He was drafted in the 3rd round.  He should get his shot.  

 

Its professional sports.  You play well.  You get to keep playing.  You play poorly on to the next guy.  The Colts need to do the same with Matt Ryan.  He is so done.  

 

I was speculating. If he has stormed out just for a benching when he has been pretty average that is one thing. But if Ridder comes in and stinks because he isn't ready that may explain Mariota's reaction.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

Wouldn’t mind him as QB2 next year.

[smuvtalker]

1 hour ago, The Jokeman said:

I can't see him getting another job in the NFL after that, prior he had a chance to be a backup in the very least. Now he just blew that chance as not a good look for him at all. 

I agree with pretty much everything you said, with the exception of him ever landing another job again.  As we all know this a passing league, and the game itself revolves around the QB position.  Let's add to the fact that Mariota, while he isn't in any danger of stealing the the NFL MVP from Josh or whoever, also isn't a bottom feeder QB.  He's only 29 years old and has pretty decent mobility.  The bottom line is someone is going to be more than willing to overpay for him.  

 

With all that said, and without knowing the whole situation, if this is in fact true, this is some bush league type sh!t, and not something I would expect from Mariota.  I'm actually still kinda having a hard time trying to digest this.  It doesn't make sense.  This is a what have you done for me lately league, and the bottom line is, if you don't perform, someone is ALWAYS waiting in the wings for their shot.  Very immature IMO, and disappointing to read.

[ControllerOfPlanetX]

He couldn’t do it at halftime?
 

[That's No Moon]

2 hours ago, The Jokeman said:

I can't see him getting another job in the NFL after that, prior he had a chance to be a backup in the very least. Now he just blew that chance as not a good look for him at all. 

You're right. He'd have been better off committing a crime.

[dma0034]

Too bad the Titans didn't rip off the Eagles in that trade.

[Dan Darragh]

I didn't know Mariota is Hawaiian.

 

Next thing you'll tell me is that Mike McDaniel is black.

[BarleyNY]

1 hour ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

 

Did anyone read the article and not just the clickbait tweet? 

 

He wasn't in the building b/c his wife went into labor. He's not immediately coming back because he has a knee injury and going to IR. 

 

Last week, Smith addressed the press and gave a preview of the looming decision to make a change at quarterback.

“We will have some very intense meetings in the next couple of days. Obviously, I know where we’re at. We understand, too, that we’ve been in some close games lately and we need to get back over the hump,” Smith said. "There will be changes made. Everything that we decide to do I will be as transparent as possible.”

 

That day, Smith also informed the press that Mariota wasn’t in the building because his wife went into labor with their first child.

 

Smith added on Monday that Mariota was also likely to be placed on injured reserve with what Smith described as a “chronic” knee injury.

The blurb seems intentionally misleading. 

[PetermansRedemption]

1 hour ago, MJS said:

Benched for who?

Desmond Ridder