One play told us a lot about Marcus Mariota, columnist says

Reading the coverage of the Tennessee Titans...

After Sunday's practice, I chatted with some of you on Periscope.

Marcus Mariota took a big step on a third-and-long pass in Atlanta, says David Climer of The Tennessean. If such things continue, maybe he’ll be Moxie Mariota.

"When people say, 'How do you use this guy?' or they claim they can’t use him, I say, 'Just let me play,'" Dexter McCluster said. "That's all I ask: 'Let me prove to you what I can do.'" Mike Organ of The Tennessean looks into McCluster's status.

To which I say: When they've let him play in 2014, he didn't do much. No one did in a 2-14 season. So we'll see if he can do more now. Is he just a guy?

No. 1 pick Jameis Winston’s struggles against Minnesota "were more pronounced and went on for a longer time" than Marcus Mariota's in Atlanta, says John Glennon of The Tennessean.

A fiery pre-practice speech from offensive lineman Byron Bell served to fire up the Titans, says Jim Wyatt of the team's website.

Rico Richardson is down the list of Titans receivers but has made a good share of plays, says Wyatt.

The Titans are signing veteran linebacker Andy Studebaker, reports Terry McCormick of 247 Sports.

To which I say: Ken Whisenhunt talked Sunday about how thin the pool of available linebackers was.