Perhaps nobody in the NFL knows how important it is to have a good backup quarterback more than the Tennessee Titans.
In 2019, Tennessee was unsure of what to expect from former starting quarterback Marcus Mariota, who had dealt with injuries and inconsistency in the past. In fact, the Titans were so unsure they didn’t extend his contract past the fifth-year option of his rookie deal.
As an insurance policy, general manager Jon Robinson acquired quarterback Ryan Tannehill from the Miami Dolphins following the 2018 season and it turned out to be the most important move Robinson would make.