How the Titans use Marcus Mariota and why it's not a tragedy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – From the outside looking in, some media and fans have a persistent question about the Titans. It buzzes around and I’ve swatted at it, but never landed a direct shot.

Are the Titans maximizing Marcus Mariota?MariotaHeadPointBAL

Many of you will scream no, right away.

But let’s go a bit deeper as I remind you that the league, and the world, is built with shades of gray and things are rarely black or white, yes or no.

Let’s start with what Greg Cosell of NFL Films said on The Midday 180 this week and build from there.

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Paul Kuharsky has covered the Tennessee Titans since 1996, first for The Tennessean, then ESPN.com and now independently at paulkuharsky.com. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and one of the longest-tenured Titans beat reporters in the franchise's history.