Ken Whisenhunt says Marcus Mariota is day one starter if he is the pick

Jim Corbett of USA Today had a chance to catch up with Ken Whisenhunt today at the coach's meeting.  He asked about the expectation of Marcus Mariota if he is the #2 overall pick for the Tennessee Titans.  Here is what Whiz had to say:

Ken Whisenhunt on Marcus Mariota: "If he comes to us at No. 2, he's definitely going to be the day 1 starter..I'm very impressed by Marcus."

— Jim Corbett (@ByJimCorbett) March 24, 2015

Now Whiz later clarified his statement to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports:

Just asked Ken Whisenhunt about that quote. He said he was trying to say if they took a QB at 2, it would be with the expectation he'd start

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 24, 2015

I have no earthly idea what the Titans are thinking right now, but they are doing a pretty good job of selling people that they are really interested in Mariota.  He still doesn't seem like a fit for the type of quarterback that Whisenhunt wants, but maybe Ruston Webster sees his overall potential and is ready to take him.

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