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Tennessee Titans' Brett Kern, left, applauds teammate kicker Ryan Succop, center, after Succop made a go-ahead field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Titans building early confidence with pair of AFC South wins

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018 file photo Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is attended on the field, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mariota practiced fully Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 after being knocked out of Tennessee’s season opener after hurting the elbow on his throwing arm. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)

Mariota practices for Titans, expected to play vs. Texans

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Aug. 18, 2018 file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota takes the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Nashville, Tenn. Mariota, the Titans' No. 2 pick overall in 2015, heads into his fourth season with only his fifth-year option guaranteed. It's time for Mariota to prove exactly what he can do, especially after the Titans swapped out coaches in January to put the quarterback into an offense that better fits both his arm and legs. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)

Clock ticking on Mariota heading into 4th season with Titans

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota drops back during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Mariota is going to get to run and throw more in an offense the Los Angeles Rams used to lead the NFL in scoring last season. Mariota is coming off his worst season, having thrown more interceptions (15) than touchdowns (13). But he enjoyed a rehab-free offseason and looks faster playing without a knee brace. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

New coach, higher expectations for Titans after playoff run

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

File-This Aug. 25, 2018, file photo shows Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) getting a pass away as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) rushes him in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, in Pittsburgh. Mariota’s emergence as one of the NFL’s top young stars helped provide proof that a good quarterback can be found in the state of Hawaii. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Hawaii’s QB stars ready for big season across the South

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel takes questions after the team's NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 16-6. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Winless in preseason, Titans coach taking blame to himself

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston looks at a fan's jersey with his name printed upside down before he autographs it after a combined NFL football training camp practice with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Joint practices reunite QBs Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota answers questions after a practice at NFL football training camp Friday, July 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Marcus Mariota running fast learning Titans’ latest offense

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel pats quarterback Marcus Mariota on the back as players stretch during a voluntary practice at its NFL football training facility Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Marcus Mariota busy learning Titans newest coach, playbook

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Titans say they will exercise 5th-year option on QB Mariota

Associated Press

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey speaks to down judge Jerod Phillips on the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Titans fire coach Mike Mularkey after playoff win

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch takes questions from reporters in the team's locker room following an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Tennessee Titans in an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mariota a challenge for New England’s defense

Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, speaks with defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, left, during NFL football practice, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Tennessee Titans in an AFC divisional NFL football playoff game o Saturday in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Titans confident with Marcus Mariota doing bit of everything

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) makes a 22-yard touchdown catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. The Titans won 22-21. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Titans rally from 21-3 hole, beat Chiefs 22-21 in playoffs

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota passes during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans are scheduled to play the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday in an AFC wild-card playoff game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

X-factor: A running Mariota gives Titans another dimension

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Titans QB Mariota to play his 1st regular NFL season finale

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota falls on the Titans' final drive late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams won 27-23. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Skid pins Titans’ hopes of ending playoff drought on finale

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota listens to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Mariota has had a couple of days to treat a sprained knee and stew over Tennessee's anemic offensive performance in an ugly loss. The Titans quarterback says he knows he has to play better, starting Sunday when they visit San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Titans’ Mariota looks to bounce back from rough Sunday

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes (57) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec.10, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 12-7. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Cardinals’ defense shuts down Titans in 12-7 victory

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Olsen Pierre (72) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec.10, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Mariota struggles in Titans’ 12-7 loss to Cardinals

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press