Commanders Sign Mariota, Add Oweh: Smart Moves?

0:00It's March 9th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Washington commanders signed a backup quarterback Marcus Marriota on Monday. This keeps him as the number two behind starter Jaden Daniels for a third straight season under offensive coordinator David Blue and head coach Dan Quinn. Fans hoped for big moves at pass rusher running back or wide receiver spots. The securing a reliable backup quarterback tops the list, especially with limited options in free agency this off season. Right after the news, some supporters vented frustration on social media. They called general manager Adam Peters a failure and demanded his job just hours into free agency. One even compared it to the old ownership era. Peters played it smart by passing on overpriced deals, like $60 million over three years for quarterback Alan Taylor or wide receiver Mike Evans. Marriota's contract is low risk at $7 million dollars with up to $11 million in incentives.

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