The Facts: Mariota was drafted to guide the franchise to the top, and Titans GM Jon Robinson remains confident he's the quarterback to lead the way. Another coaching change won't set him back, Robinson said on Monday. The Titans, in fact, hope it will set him up for greater success. "Marcus is a pretty resilient guy. He's a very mentally tough guy," Robinson said of Mariota. "He takes a lot from the standpoint of ownership in things. I have zero concern in Marcus being able to adapt and learn, and do what's best to get the offense going."

Diehards Line: Drafted second overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, Mariota will play for his third NFL head coach in 2018. On Monday, the Titans decided to part ways with head coach Mike Mularkey, who replaced Ken Whisenhunt during Mariota’s rookie year. The team has started the process of finding its next head coach. “I have a great relationship with Marcus, and I’m sure we’ll talk,” Robinson said. “He is kind of catching his breath right now after a long season and I look forward to chatting with him about the team.” Mariota’s numbers dipped in 2017 in his second full season under Mularkey and offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie. After throwing for 3,426 yards with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2016, Mariota threw for 3,232 yards with 13 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2017. While he guided the Titans to another 9-7 record, and into the playoffs, his passer rating dipped from 95.6 to 79.3. Mariota’s passer rating as a rookie was 91.5, when he threw for 2,818 yards with 19 touchdowns in 12 starts. ... Stay tuned.