April 9, 2020 – Vinny Passas began working with Marcus Mariota when the young quarterback was 14 years old. And, yes, Passas tells us, Mariota and his family and friends back in Hawaii are very “excited” that he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
“He needed a change of scenery,” Passas said in a telephone interview Thursday. “Some new chemistry around him. Even though he is making another change at offensive coordinator and learning a new language, it’s good for him.”
Mariota was the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2015 but left the Tennessee Titans after 76 touchdown passes, 44 interceptions, 155 sacks and 29 wins in 61 starts.
“It’s also good that the Raiders don’t need him right away,” Passas said. “There is no rush to get the timing of the new offense down, and he can really put his best foot forward.”
Mariota had two general managers, three head coaches and five play-callers…