Jake Locker announces retirement.

[TheDude]

Mariotta had a private workout with Tennessee this week.

 

[Future]

Why is he retiring...injuries?

 

[TheDude]

Why is he retiring...injuries?

Desire, blah, blah...[read talent and no opportunity]

 

[Miller]

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sl5cc6

Statement from Jake Locker: "I am retiring from football after much reflection and discussion with my family. I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to realize my childhood dream of playing in the NFL and for the lifelong relationships I developed because of that experience. Football has always played a pivotal role in my life and I love the game, but I no longer have the burning desire necessary to play the game for a living; to continue to do so would be unfair to the next organization with whom I would eventually sign. I realize this decision is surprising to many, but I know in my heart that it is the right decision and I look forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing other interests.”

 

[texbumthelife]

Locker isn't in the mix anymore anyway. Mettenberger is their heir apparent.

 

[AzorAhai]

Locker was never the reason they wouldn't draft Mariota. It was Mettenberger (sp). Questions are if he did enough to earn another year.

 

[mugsybows]

Eagles trade Bradford, a number 1 and a couple number 2's for Titans #2 and they get Mariotta.

 

[LandryFan]

Eagles trade Bradford, a number 1 and a couple number 2's for Titans #2 and they get Mariotta.

Crazier things have happened...

 

[batman36]

Jake Locker...Retires, per Ian Rapport.

 

[btcutter]

Why is he retiring...injuries?

Baseball?

 

[Avery]

Mariota will go there - you're kidding yourself if you think Mettenberger will be handed the keys when they have a potential franchise QB sitting in their lap at #2.

 

[Hailmary]

Seeing as how QB starved the league is, he probably could've gotten a decent contract to hold the clipboard for a couple of years.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Eagles trade Bradford, a number 1 and a couple number 2's for Titans #2 and they get Mariotta.

Hard to believe that Washington gave up 3 one's and a two to go from 6-2. Philly has to go 20-6. The price has gotta be a lot steeper than that.

 

[endersdragon]

Seeing as how QB starved the league is, he probably could've gotten a decent contract to hold the clipboard for a couple of years.

He would have certainly been an upgrade over Weeden.

 

[Sasquatch]

Baseball?

That was my first thought as well. "Other interests."

 

[big dog cowboy]

And there is cheering in the streets in Tennessee again at least for a few minutes.

 

[stilltheguru]

He would have certainly been an upgrade over Weeden.

No he wouldn't. He's just as bad if not worse.

 

[endersdragon]

No he wouldn't. He's just as bad if not worse.

More YPA in his career, higher completion %, more TDs, less INTs, less than half as many fumbles, QB rating 7 points higher, and he has never had that good of a WR to throw to either... by what metric is he worse?

 

[KJJ]

Why is he retiring...injuries?

That would have to be the reason. I'm sure he doesn't want to be a backup and no one will give him a good starting opportunity as injury prone and inconsistent as he's been.

 

[speedkilz88]

More YPA in his career, higher completion %, more TDs, less INTs, less than half as many fumbles, QB rating 7 points higher, and he has never had that good of a WR to throw to either... by what metric is he worse?

The #idonthaveaclue metric of course.