Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was a popular name mentioned anytime the Chicago Bears offseason quarterback plans came up over the last few months, but it appears he's destined for Las Vegas and a marriage with Raiders coach Jon Gruden.
Mariota was benched by the Titans in favor of Ryan Tannehill last season, and the rest was history. Tannehill enjoyed a remarkable season that resulted in the AP's 2019 Comeback Player of the Year award and a new four-year, $118 million contract on the eve of free agency.
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If the Raiders finalize a deal with Mariota, the next logical question becomes what happens with Derek Carr.
Carr has proven to be a viable NFL starter since entering the league in 2014 and will become a hot name as a trade target for teams left with quarterback needs after the first wave of free agency concludes.
The Raiders could decide to keep both quarterbacks and let them fight it out for the starting job, much like the Bears are expected to do with whoever they add to the quarterback depth chart (assuming it isn't a player like Teddy Bridgewater).
With Case Keenum signing in Cleveland and Mariota looking like he's about to become a Raider, the Bears' options for that mid-level quarterback competitor are dwindling.