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with the change at OC, QB coach and OL coach, continuity with Mariota feels like it's worth the $7.3m cap hit
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Mariota's continuity value justified despite $7.3M cap hit amid coaching turnover.

The source initially had reservations about Mariota's $6m one-year deal in 2024 but became a believer after his performance that season. Re-signed at $8m in 2025, then at $7.3m cap hit in 2026. The source views continuity with Mariota as valuable given coaching staff changes (OC, QB coach, OL coach), though prefers he remains a backup. The Week 3 win over the Seahawks justified the investment; the source hopes he spends the rest of the season on the bench.

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