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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Marcus Mariota is feeling more comfortable with every game that passes with the Tennessee Titans.Considering how hes performed through just 22 career games, thats news the rest of the AFC South and NFL likely dont want to hear.Hes just getting better and better as we go, Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews said Wednesday of Mariota. I think thats showing. I think hes going to continue to get better. I dont think weve even seen the best of him yet, so thats kind of scary actually.Mariota was chosen AFC Offensive Player of the Week Wednesday after throwing for 295 yards and four touchdowns in a 47-25 win over the Green Bay Packers -- his third such award.The quarterback credited tight end Delanie Walker and running back DeMarco Murray along with his offensive line with helping him put up such numbers.Im really just kind of a result of that, Mariota said.With his latest performance, Mariota became the first quarterback in NFL history to score four total touchdowns in six of his first 22 career starts. Its just part of the numbers the No. 2 pick overall out of Oregon in 2015 has been compiling.Mariota ranks fifth all-time for most TD passes (33) before turning 23 on Oct. 30, behind Drew Bledsoe and Fran Tarkenton (40), Jameis Winston (39) and Josh Freeman (35). Mariota already has two of the franchises top three games in terms of passer rating, a stat that doesnt include his perfect 158.3 rating in his NFL debut because he didnt throw at least 20 passes.He also has matched Warren Moons 1987 franchise record with at least two TD passes in six straight games, a mark Mariota will have a chance to take for himself Sunday when the Titans (5-5) visit Indianapolis (4-5).Inside an opponents 20, Mariota is second only to Brady (130.8) in passer rating at 116.4, having thrown 15 touchdowns. Only Drew Brees of New Orleans (19) has more.Yes, Mariota is getting more and more comfortable each week.Youre seeing things for a lot of times a second or third time, Mariota said. As I continue to grow, I think things will continue to slow down.Against Green Bay, Mariota completed his first 10 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. He finished with a 149.8 passer rating.Titans coach Mike Mularkey notes how Tennessee needs the quarterback playing at his best level. Mularkey explained how Mariota threw the ball away when needed and didnt try to do too much.Weve improved in a lot of areas that have helped him get to that point, Mularkey said.Mariota now has 17 touchdowns and three interceptions over his past six games, along with two TDs rushing. That gives him a 119 passer rating second in the NFL to Tom Brady (125.5) in that span. Colts coach Chuck Pagano saw Mariota Oct. 23 when Indianapolis pulled out a 34-26 win and called the quarterback a great game manager.He can beat you with his arm. He can beat you with his legs. Hes making great decisions ... Pagano said. And hes being efficient, hes taking care of the football, and theyre spreading things around. 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Wholesale Air Max Plus China . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season.Rafa Benitez has been appointed as Newcastle manager on a three-year deal, saying he has committed to a legendary English club.Benitez, who arrived on Tyneside early on Friday afternoon, was announced just three hours after Steve McClarens sacking on Friday morning.After a brief meeting at St James Park, Benitez left for Newcastles Darsley Park training ground to meet with club staff and took his first training session with the players. It is thought Benitez will take training on both Saturday and Sunday and could be in the dugout for Newcastles Monday Night Football clash at Premier League leaders Leicester City.Sky Sports News HQ understands Benitez, who has been without a club since being sacked by Real Madrid in January, has an opt-out clause in his contract if the club is relegated.I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a legendary English club, said Benitez in a club statement. With the massive challenge of remaining part of the Premier League.It will be a challenge not just for me and my staff but for the players, the club and the fans. Five games which cost McClaren Newcastle sack Steve McClaren: Five games which cost him his job All of us must push together in the same direction and with the same target in mind. This is the reason why Im going to ask for your total support to successfully complete this task.Personally, it means my return to the Premier League, closer to my home and my family. I cant be happier. Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says Rafa Benitez will bring experience to Newcastle Cmon Toon Army! The club and I need your total involvement!The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss will be joined by Fabio Pecchia, Francisco de Míguel Moreno and Antonio Gómez Pérez, who will join existing coaches Ian Cathro and Simon Smith to form Benitezs coaching team. The relegation run-in Premier League relegation battle: Newcastle, Sunderland, Norwich and Aston Villas run-ins analysed Paul Simpson, Alessandro Schoenmaker and Steve Black have all left club with immediate effect. Steve McClaren was sacked on Friday morning Managing Director Lee Charnley added: I am very pleased to welcome Rafa Benitez to the club. In Rafa we have, without doubt, secured the services of one of Europes top managers.He has managed some of the most successful teams at the very highest level of the game and we are proud to now have him as our manager.dddddddddddd. Rafas ups and downs Rafael Benitez to Newcastle? Ups and downs of the Spanish manager Our sole focus now is to give our full support to Rafa, his coaching team and the players in order to secure our status in the Premier League. Whats wrong at Newcastle? Whats going wrong at Newcastle? The problems which cost Steve McClaren I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to Paul Simpson, Alessandro Schoenmaker and Steve Black for their service to the Club.McClaren was sacked by Newcastle after just nine months at the club which saw him win just six games in 28 Premier League outings and leave the club 19th in the table, one point adrift of safety. Paul Merson says the way Newcastle United have sacked Steve McClaren is poor and disrespectful Benitez becomes Newcastles eighth permanent manager in 12 years and their second foreign coach in the Premier League following Ruud Gullits spell in charge in 1998-99.The Spaniard has won 12 trophies, including two La Liga titles with Valencia and the Champions League with Liverpool during a distinguished career. Keith Downie gets reaction from fans as Rafa Benitez takes over at NewcastleAlso See:Five games which cost McClarenMcClaren in quotesWhats wrong at Newcastle?Rafas ups and downs ' ' '