The Facts: NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports the Raiders are interested in Mariota. Garafolo added the Raiders are more likely to go after a veteran 1B backup like Mariota than Tom Brady.
Diehards Line:
Worth noting, Mariota was now Raiders GM Mike Mayock's No. 1 ranked QB in 2015. Of course, Mariota will have other options and the Raiders will explore other QBs so no guarantee it comes together. But he's in the mix for sure -- and he would likely come in as the backup to (and competition for) Derek Carr.