Titans’ coach likes what he sees in Mariota at minicamp
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt is at right. Mariota is wrapping up his first NFL offseason in the Titans' three-day minicamp. It's been a hectic six weeks for the No. 2 pick overall as the quarterback works to learn as quickly as possible. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota evades a rush by offensive coordinator Jason Michael during a drill at NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Mariota is wrapping up his first NFL offseason in the Titans' three-day minicamp. It's been a hectic six weeks for the No. 2 pick overall as the quarterback works to learn as quickly as possible. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans’ head coach Ken Whisenhunt said, “I think there is good reason to be excited” about quarterback Marcus Mariota as the team wound up minicap Thursday.
After a series of rookie camps, organized team activities and minicamp, the Titans held their last session in Nashville Thursday and will have a six-week break until training camp opens July 30.
The preseason opener is Aug. 14 at Atlanta.
“I think he (Mariota) progressed every day,” Whisenhunt said of the No. 2 overall pick in the April 30 NFL Draft. “Credit to him and the way he works.”
At a post-practice press conference, Whisenhunt added, “Like I said, Coach (Mark) Helfrich at Oregon did a nice job preparing him. A lot of it goes to Marcus and his family, he is really well-grounded.”
Whisenhunt said, “I thought he did a great job from where he started. He did a good job the first day that he came out here. But I think he is more comfortable. It is obvious when he is comfortable he plays a little faster.”
