Mariota opted to re-sign with the Commanders in March and he will spend his second straight year backing up Jayden Daniels. That's not a situation that promises much playing time for the second overall pick of the 2015 draft,

Commanders' Marcus Mariota Opens Up On 'Rewarding' Jayden Daniels Mentorship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When it comes to the most important positions in football, the quarterback position is the clear No. 1 for some, but backup quarterback is equally important and Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is an example of that.

Marcus Mariota began his NFL journey with the Tennessee Titans after being drafted second overall in the 2015 NFL draft.