The Official Tennessee Titans thread IV

[hog88]

I sure hope they don't squander that with high priced mercenaries in free agency. Some of the players they like in free agency are real head scratchers.

Every NFL player is a mercenary, well all except the rookies. But yeah, let's hope this new GM is a better talent evaluator than his predecessor.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

85 million was the last number I've sent reported. Most expected it to be 100 but the league salary cap didn't go up as high as expected.

That's why I think you revamp the offensive line via FA and not draft a Lineman in the 1st rd.

Levis looks like he's the guy so go get one of the Top 3 receivers or Brock Bowers in the 1st rd.

You can draft a 12+ year all-pro Lineman in the 3rd or 4th rd.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

That's why I think you revamp the offensive line via FA and not draft a Lineman in the 1st rd.

Levis looks like he's the guy so go get one of the Top 3 receivers or Brock Bowers in the 1st rd.

You can draft a 12+ year all-pro Lineman in the 3rd or 4th rd.

Bowers is one of the worst picks you could make. You don't waste a top 10 pick on a TE.

Thats part of my fear about falling is we get stuck with him.

 

[McDad]

Every NFL player is a mercenary, well all except the rookies. But yeah, let's hope this new GM is a better talent evaluator than his predecessor.

I don't know how much of the talent eval is vrabel and how much is the gm.

 

[hog88]

I don't know how much of the talent eval is vrabel and how much is the gm.

IDK either but hopefully they can get it right. I'm pretty indifferent when it comes to the Titans but I'd love to see them make another SB run, that was fun.

 

[KB5252]

That's why I think you revamp the offensive line via FA and not draft a Lineman in the 1st rd.

Levis looks like he's the guy so go get one of the Top 3 receivers or Brock Bowers in the 1st rd.

You can draft a 12+ year all-pro Lineman in the 3rd or 4th rd.

And end right back up in salary cap hell in a couple of years. If you get free agents you are overpaying with no exceptions. Bowers isn't going to tear up NFL defenses like he has in college. I could see maybe getting one free agent lineman, preferably a center then are the rest of the line in the draft the next couple of years.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Bowers is one of the worst picks you could make. You don't waste a top 10 pick on a TE.

Thats part of my fear about falling is we get stuck with him.

With the way he played in college you don't see Bowers eventually being as good as say Kelce, Kittle, Hockenson etc.. in the league?

 

[BigOrange15]

Winning because a rookie QB played above what you expected does improve long term success. And it makes a far bigger long term difference than the difference in pick 5 vs pick 10.

Also if you’re worried about a LT, most mocks don’t have any in the top 5 right now because of the QBs, Marvin Harrison, etc

This is the heart of the matter. Seeing your rookie QB play above expectations and possibly cement himself as your long term answer at QB is worth more than any draft pick, certainly quibbling over 1st round positioning. Fact is, a lot of people (not necessarily in here) don't like Levis personally and that is still coloring their perception of him as our possible QB going forward.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

With the way he played in college you don't see Bowers eventually being as good as say Kelce, Kittle, Hockenson etc.. in the league?

No, I think its stupid to waste a premium pick on a non premium position.
If youre picking in the top 15 you need:
QB
Tackle
Pass Rush
Elite DB
Elite WR

If you take anything other than one of those its a wasted pick

 

[95 Vol Alum]

No, I think its stupid to waste a premium pick on a non premium position.
If youre picking in the top 15 you need:
QB
Tackle
Pass Rush
Elite DB
Elite WR

If you take anything other than one of those its a wasted pick

I think an elite TE has more value than an elite WR.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I think an elite TE has more value than an elite WR.

False. A good Elite WR creates explosive plays. Explosive offense makes drives much easier.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

False. A good Elite WR creates explosive plays. Explosive offense makes drives much easier.

Happy to see data that supports that relative to TE impact.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Happy to see data that supports that relative to TE impact.

I dont have numbers it's called watching games.

1 50 yard pass is better than 5 10 yard passes. The more plays the more bad things that can happen. False starts, holds, turnovers etc

 

[CagleMtnVol]

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

You tank to get a franchise quarterback. When you already have the guy whom you believe is your franchise quarterback, you play to win. You don’t tank for offensive linemen or wide receivers. There are good players at those positions who will still be on the board outside the top ten picks. End of story.

 

[butchna]

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Would love to land this guy

 

[CR-vol]

This is the heart of the matter. Seeing your rookie QB play above expectations and possibly cement himself as your long term answer at QB is worth more than any draft pick, certainly quibbling over 1st round positioning. Fact is, a lot of people (not necessarily in here) don't like Levis personally and that is still coloring their perception of him as our possible QB going forward.

It's funny how prevailing attitudes can color what you think on something around here and some guys just won't let it go, guilty of the first part. It's crystal clear now that Levis has got the moxy that's for sure.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

 

[GBO18]

Titans Moving On From Teair Tart

Well that stinks. He was a solid run stopper. If the article is true I guess the Titans had no choice. Dude wants more money but didn’t want to work for it according to that.

 

[NATHAN05]

Titans Moving On From Teair Tart

Well that stinks. He was a solid run stopper. If the article is true I guess the Titans had no choice. Dude wants more money but didn’t want to work for it according to that.

Damn shame......seems to have the talent, just no work ethic /no heart. What a waste.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

Didn’t even realize there was an issue with him. He was excellent early season.

 

[Volfan1000]

Not Titans related but San Diego fires Brandon Staley and their general manager.

 

[Burhead]

 

[tvolsfan]

So do we see something positive today, or is it another regression after an impressive comeback?