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Marcus Mariota Recovering In Oregon, On Pace To Return For 2017 Opener

By Justin Phillips

Dec 24, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during the third quarter of an NFL Football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during the third quarter of an NFL Football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2016 season did not end the way Marcus Mariota hoped and he has returned to his roots to rehab and be ready to go in 2017.

Tennessee Titans Quarterback Marcus Mariota saw his season come to an end with his team in a Playoff Chase. A broken fibula got in the way late in the year and the Houston Texans played and lost in the NFL Playoffs. 2017 could look different for Tennessee.

To start, Marcus Mariota is spending time back in Eugene, rehabbing his leg at the University of Oregon, at the Performance Center named after him according to The Oregonian. The former Oregon QB is in contact with Titans Head Coach Mike Mularkey and the Coaching Staff on a regular basis.

He spoke with Season Ticket Holders on Wednesday night.

"I’m currently here in Oregon, getting healthy and going through my recovery process. I look forward to getting back to Nashville and getting the 2017 season underway. I think it’s going to be a great one.Mariota’s Comments To Season Ticket Holders(via The Oregonian)"

Mariota is on pace to return in 2017 and likely will not take part in any OTA’s. He will be ready to get back on the field in time for Training Camp according to Head Coach Mike Mularkey.

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The Titans QB threw for 26 touchdowns and just 9 interceptions in 2016.

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