Titans fans- DRAFT THREAD (1 Viewer)

[Abraham]

Just getting the ball started, the party rolling...

I declared loudly that the Titans had an AWFUL draft 4 years ago (Pac Man) and it turned out to be the best one in a long time; IIRC all of their picks from that draft had jobs in the NFL last season. No other team had a draft class from that year where all the picks were still playing. Then, the next year when they took Vince and Lendale I decreed that they were having a GREAT draft. And that's turned out mediocre. Two years ago was good (Griffin but missed on some WRs) and last year looks like it may be a REALLY good one (CJ, Jones, Hawkins etc. all making an impact going forward).

So, what are we hoping for this year?

I think the team needs, in order are as follows:

MUST HAVE IMMEDIATE CONTRIBUTIONS:

- Nickle corner. Finnegan and Harper are solid but they miss some of the depth they had prior. Sure, Griffin can slide over in a pinch but he's turning in to a really good NFL safety.

- Kick returner. Losing Carr is going to be a bigger deal then people think.

- More interior D-line help, particularly at DE. Yes, Jones has been solid but KVB is getting old and Kearse is on his last leg (literally). And losing Haynesworth means they need (at a minimum) another servicable body in the middle.

- (I'm not even listing WR here as we all know they'll probably take one or two in the middle rounds and "see what happens.")

WORTH THE TROUBLE OF DRAFTING:

- Quarterback. We'll know VY's long term future in Nashville by 10pm Sunday.

- Interior O-line depth. Looking for a C/G in the late rounds.

- LB.

The spots where they are "set" are often hard to fill with the right guys. They're solid at RB, OT, and safety. They've got talent at QB, DL, and LB but it's aging.

I go back and forth, but a first three rounds of Vontae Davis, Kenny Britt (b/c they won't take Harvin even though I think he'll be avl. in the late 2nd), and Stephen McGee would be interesting. Then again, this team is built on D so I expect 2 of the first 3 picks to be on the D side of the ball. And if one of the SC linebackers happens to drop, I expect them to jump on him. If you put a knife to my head, I'd say the flow will look like this...

1st: DB

2nd: DL

3rd: QB / WR / LB

4th: DL / WR / QB

5th: WR / DB / LB

etc so on and so forth.

WHat say you?

 

[Abraham]

Bloom's most recent Mock would be GREAT (even though I don't think they'd take Harvin and I don't think a TE, even late, is in the plan...)

Tennessee1(30) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida2(62) Kevin Barnes, CB, Maryland3(94) Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn4(130) Michael Bennett, DE, Texas A&M4(135) Jason Phillips, LB, TCU5(173) Jason Watkins, OT, Florida6(203) Cameron Morrah, TE, California6(206) Deon Butler, WR, Penn State7(239) Trimane Goddard, S, North Carolina7(242) Anthony Parker, OG, Tennessee

 

[massraider]

PFT has a Boldin rumor.

Titans Talking To Cardinals About Boldin

Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 23, 2009, 10:47 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans are exploring the possibility of a trade for Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin, making inquiries with the Arizona Cardinals about a prospective deal, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean.

Citing sources, the report states that the two sides aren’t on the verge of striking a deal two days prior to the NFL Draft.

The Titans could definitely use a proven wide receiver to boost a dormant passing game. Tennessee recently made a bid for Torry Holt, but he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Holding 10 draft picks, the Titans are capable of wheeling and dealing to try to obtain Boldin.

“It’s safe to say we’re always trying to get the team better, so we’ll continue to monitor various situations,’’ Titans General Manager Mike Reinfeldt said. “But there’s a numbers of players that are discussed at this point and time, that’s kind of the way it works.”

Other receivers that are reportedly of interest to the Titans via trade: Braylon Edwards, Roscoe Parrish and Chad Johnson.

“There’s always that potential,’’ Reinfeldt said. “I wouldn’t rule it out. … It would have to be a situation of equity and you’d consider it then.’’

The Titans signed former Pittsburgh Steelers third wide receiver Nate Washington to a free agent deal this offseason, but want to continue to bolster their receiving corps with a potential No. 1 wideout.

 

[Abraham]

I would LOVE to see them get Parrish for a mid-round pick or Braylon/Boldin for a 2+, I'm not big on trading the first for any of those guys.

 

[FUBAR]

I saw where Reinfeldt mentioned getting a veteran WR on draft day or after.

They need a KR/PR, but they can get one in the 4th or later. a WR like Barden or Knox would

A nickel corner who can return would be good too, Byrd or Fracnies would work.

DT in the first 3 rounds, not neccessarily 1.30.

Basically, BPA. If Shonn Greene falls enough, grab him and prepare to dump White.

 

[Abraham]

I'd have a hard time with them spending a pick in the top 2 rounds on a RB for the 4th year in a row....

 

[Banger]

I'd have a hard time with them spending a pick in the top 2 rounds on a RB for the 4th year in a row....

Especially not after finally hitting on one. I think trading one of those picks for an impact WR makes a lot of sense.

 

[flufhed]

I'd have a hard time with them spending a pick in the top 2 rounds on a RB for the 4th year in a row....

Not so fast. Remember what happened in the Ravens game after CJ went down. A RB early would not shock me, nor disappoint me.

 

[flufhed]

I think one of the biggest needs/likeliest picks will be a couple of LBs. The two outside guys are getting long in the tooth, and the Titans seem to like to plan a year early for potential departures. I see two potential picks here, one fairly early, and one later

I disagree strongly with DE. We have a couple of vets, and have spent heavily on draft picks. Ford and Haynes can play, and Ball is a good veteran backup. A top DE would be a luxury, and they absolutely should not reach for one.

DT - a little more of a need, but again no reason to reach for one. We have experience, talent and depth at all of the d-line positions. Could always use more, but what tema couldn't?

If they have a guy they think can be a #1 WR out there, then they should and probably will take him.

O-line can be ignored in this draft, but it would be nice to find a swing guy late who can fill Looper's role. They probably will spend one of those late picks on a guy like this.

TE would be nice, but I think it is a luxury at this point. I think they like Stevens, they just franchised one, and paid pretty good money to Crumpler. But it would not shock me to see them take a guy early if high on their board. Titans never seem like they can get enough TEs.

They will, like usual, draft a DB or two in the mid rounds, maybe early if the right guy is there.

To sum up, I see us going BPA at least for the first three rounds. But I think you can just about count on a LB in the first three rounds, can probably count on an offensive skill guy early, and probably a DB in the first four rounds. And you can count on an OL late. After that, I think every possibility is on the table.

 

[Abraham]

I'd love for one of the USC LBs to slide to them in the first.

 

[bmetz]

I'd have a hard time with them spending a pick in the top 2 rounds on a RB for the 4th year in a row....

Not so fast. Remember what happened in the Ravens game after CJ went down. A RB early would not shock me, nor disappoint me.

Being that RBs can generally produce pretty quickly, I'd be surprised and disappointed if they took one early this year. They've got CJ, Lendale, Ganther, and Rafael Little should be healthy for training camp.

 

[FUBAR]

I'd have a hard time with them spending a pick in the top 2 rounds on a RB for the 4th year in a row....

I don't ever look back at previous drafts and think "I can't draft this position because I drafted it last year (or every year)" The Titans R U N the ball, Greene is probably better than White and he's fallen to the 4th in the recent mock. At the end of the 3rd, they can do a lot worse.

 

[FUBAR]

I'd have a hard time with them spending a pick in the top 2 rounds on a RB for the 4th year in a row....

Especially not after finally hitting on one. I think trading one of those picks for an impact WR makes a lot of sense.

For most teams, yes. The only reason I like Boldin is he's a great all-around player. I don't want 85 or Edwards.

 

[Bri]

So, what are we hoping for this year?

I think the team needs, in order are as follows:

MUST HAVE IMMEDIATE CONTRIBUTIONS:

- Nickle corner. Finnegan and Harper are solid but they miss some of the depth they had prior. Sure, Griffin can slide over in a pinch but he's turning in to a really good NFL safety.

agree

- Kick returner. Losing Carr is going to be a bigger deal then people think.

signed someone can't recall, not such an issue

- More interior D-line help, particularly at DE. Yes, Jones has been solid but KVB is getting old and Kearse is on his last leg (literally). And losing Haynesworth means they need (at a minimum) another servicable body in the middle.

***snip***

Number of players, no they don't need any. Javon Haye was signed,(<--different players---&gt Hayes was a rookie DE last year and college DE Jason Jones is a terrific sub DL right now.(Haye starting on depth chart)No doubt they are a very good team after having the best record last year. They could draft any position but the word is it really isn't a DL unless it's later. At 30, it's a real bad spot usually for a DL. You're generally reaching.

If just about every mock works out to be somewhat correct, it is the perfect spot for a WR or CB in the first.

I rrrrrrrreally think they could trade up in the second. They can trade any one of 3 picks they have(now that comp picks make originals extra) to move up. There's a plethora of good lineman and good WRs and DBs that look like they'll just miss them.

I hope they go LBer in the first. Haynesworth hid alot of concerns IMO and Bullock isn't getting any younger.

I figure Fisher will always consider OL and they need a C to replace Mawae soon. Bloom has Duke Robinson and the top Center going mid 2nd right? Can totally see Fisher wanting them to go after one of those guys if one of them falls that far.

It will be too funny if they draft a RB with their 1st round pick for the 4th year in a row.

Also, their FB is fine if not excellent, not sure why Bloom has them drafting one. Harvin would be oh so sweet. Barden is my fave this year though.

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

 

[FUBAR]

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

I would be. Nobody wants him and the Titans aren't going to take the PR hit just yet. The guy was a pro-bowl QB and "led the team to the playoffs", then had a breakdown. They aren't going to give up on him just yet. He'll be on the team this year and if by some miracle he happens to earn playing time, he'll get it. I wouldn't be surpised at all if he's on another team in 2010, just not yet.

 

[Abraham]

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

I would be. Nobody wants him and the Titans aren't going to take the PR hit just yet. The guy was a pro-bowl QB and "led the team to the playoffs", then had a breakdown. They aren't going to give up on him just yet. He'll be on the team this year and if by some miracle he happens to earn playing time, he'll get it. I wouldn't be surpised at all if he's on another team in 2010, just not yet.

Agree. I think that they may take a QB in the first 3 rounds, but that would likely mean Ramsey cut or carrying 4. VY is going to be on the team this year.

 

[vandyt]

Ziggy Hood at the end of one. Use some of the extra 4s,5s,6s, and 7s to move up from the end of 2 to the middle and grab DJ Moore.

Round 3 should be an LB or OL I would think.

 

[vandyt]

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

I would be. Nobody wants him and the Titans aren't going to take the PR hit just yet. The guy was a pro-bowl QB and "led the team to the playoffs", then had a breakdown. They aren't going to give up on him just yet. He'll be on the team this year and if by some miracle he happens to earn playing time, he'll get it. I wouldn't be surpised at all if he's on another team in 2010, just not yet.

Agree. I think that they may take a QB in the first 3 rounds, but that would likely mean Ramsey cut or carrying 4. VY is going to be on the team this year.

What QB's do you see being available to them in rounds 1, 2, or 3? Freeman should be gone by the end of 1...I dont know that theres another QB predicted to go before the last few rounds other than Pat White. Bomar at the end of 3 maybe? Seems like a stretch...

 

[bigreese82]

I would also love for them to draft the Center of the future. Mawae will likely be gone next year and they need a guy to groom

 

[bigreese82]

I also would love to see a CB who can return punts and kickoffs....Carr was solid but not spectacular

 

[Abraham]

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

I would be. Nobody wants him and the Titans aren't going to take the PR hit just yet. The guy was a pro-bowl QB and "led the team to the playoffs", then had a breakdown. They aren't going to give up on him just yet. He'll be on the team this year and if by some miracle he happens to earn playing time, he'll get it. I wouldn't be surpised at all if he's on another team in 2010, just not yet.

Agree. I think that they may take a QB in the first 3 rounds, but that would likely mean Ramsey cut or carrying 4. VY is going to be on the team this year.

What QB's do you see being available to them in rounds 1, 2, or 3? Freeman should be gone by the end of 1...I dont know that theres another QB predicted to go before the last few rounds other than Pat White. Bomar at the end of 3 maybe? Seems like a stretch...

McGee.

 

[vandyt]

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

I would be. Nobody wants him and the Titans aren't going to take the PR hit just yet. The guy was a pro-bowl QB and "led the team to the playoffs", then had a breakdown. They aren't going to give up on him just yet. He'll be on the team this year and if by some miracle he happens to earn playing time, he'll get it. I wouldn't be surpised at all if he's on another team in 2010, just not yet.

Agree. I think that they may take a QB in the first 3 rounds, but that would likely mean Ramsey cut or carrying 4. VY is going to be on the team this year.

What QB's do you see being available to them in rounds 1, 2, or 3? Freeman should be gone by the end of 1...I dont know that theres another QB predicted to go before the last few rounds other than Pat White. Bomar at the end of 3 maybe? Seems like a stretch...

McGee.

Lets hope not.

 

[Abraham]

McGee.

Lets hope not.

Really? I think he's an extremely interesting prospect. The fact that he played in a system that was a complete departure from his talents makes him looking like a bad idea. But the guy has a good arm, clearly can handle pressure (beat Texas twice) and has developed his game outside the pocket at A/M. HE needs the kind of coaching that most guys usually get in college on mechanics and such, but his head and physical tools are NFL ready.

 

[FUBAR]

I wouldn't be surprised if Young is moved on draft day but since they need a 3rd stringer(for the PS usually) if they draft one it's probably not telling about Young's future one way or the other.

I would be. Nobody wants him and the Titans aren't going to take the PR hit just yet. The guy was a pro-bowl QB and "led the team to the playoffs", then had a breakdown. They aren't going to give up on him just yet. He'll be on the team this year and if by some miracle he happens to earn playing time, he'll get it. I wouldn't be surpised at all if he's on another team in 2010, just not yet.

Agree. I think that they may take a QB in the first 3 rounds, but that would likely mean Ramsey cut or carrying 4. VY is going to be on the team this year.

What QB's do you see being available to them in rounds 1, 2, or 3? Freeman should be gone by the end of 1...I dont know that theres another QB predicted to go before the last few rounds other than Pat White. Bomar at the end of 3 maybe? Seems like a stretch...

despite the wonderlick, Nate Davis.

 

[flufhed]

I think one of the biggest needs/likeliest picks will be a couple of LBs. The two outside guys are getting long in the tooth, and the Titans seem to like to plan a year early for potential departures. I see two potential picks here, one fairly early, and one laterI disagree strongly with DE. We have a couple of vets, and have spent heavily on draft picks. Ford and Haynes can play, and Ball is a good veteran backup. A top DE would be a luxury, and they absolutely should not reach for one.DT - a little more of a need, but again no reason to reach for one. We have experience, talent and depth at all of the d-line positions. Could always use more, but what tema couldn't?If they have a guy they think can be a #1 WR out there, then they should and probably will take him.O-line can be ignored in this draft, but it would be nice to find a swing guy late who can fill Looper's role. They probably will spend one of those late picks on a guy like this.TE would be nice, but I think it is a luxury at this point. I think they like Stevens, they just franchised one, and paid pretty good money to Crumpler. But it would not shock me to see them take a guy early if high on their board. Titans never seem like they can get enough TEs.They will, like usual, draft a DB or two in the mid rounds, maybe early if the right guy is there.To sum up, I see us going BPA at least for the first three rounds. But I think you can just about count on a LB in the first three rounds, can probably count on an offensive skill guy early, and probably a DB in the first four rounds. And you can count on an OL late. After that, I think every possibility is on the table.

 

[flufhed]

I would also love for them to draft the Center of the future. Mawae will likely be gone next year and they need a guy to groom

Harris from the 2008 draft down?

 

[Abraham]

I didn't like the 1st round pick (would have taken Wells) but as an entire body of work, I think they did well. They added some depth at OT and G, added a TE who could easily become a really good player in a year or two when Alge's done, and if Kenny Britt can do anything resembling a reliable starting WR then they're off to the races. Getting a corner in round 3 was solid (although I think DJ Moore was still avl, which would have been my choice).

I think the talk about a QB may have been overdone both by me and a number of other posters/boards. They had a chance at Nate Davis and some others but didn't pull the trigger. Maybe VY has a future after all...