Grade the Titans 2015 NFL Draft

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by TitanJeff, May 2, 2015.

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Grade the Titans 2015 NFL Draft

Poll closed May 16, 2015.
  1. A+

    6.3%
  2. A

    9.4%
  3. A-

    19.5%
  4. B+

    30.5%
  5. B

    15.6%
  6. B-

    4.7%
  7. C+

    4.7%
  8. C

    3.1%
  9. C-

    1.6%
  10. D+

    0.8%
  11. D

    0.8%
  12. D-

    0.8%
  13. F

    2.3%
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  1. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Ill give us a B for a grade. Getting Mariota was huge, then giving him a weapon with Megatron type size and speed was another good move, but then the picks became less and less appealing. Did we draft a FB to play kickoff and punt team? Sounds that way... Then another RB? Personally RB is hands down the easiest job to pick-up in football, I think we could have held off some but whatever, both solid players...

    I almost feel like our last 2 picks were wastes, but we'll see... 1st and 2nd rounds made the draft a success IMO, most 3rd-7th rounders are gone within 3-4 years anyways so even if they do suck not a lot lost...
     
  2. xpmar9x

    xpmar9x The Real Slim Shady

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    Any news on jersey #s for our class? Besides Mariota & #8
     
  3. Alex1939

    Alex1939 Space Invaders Champion

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    20 Super Bowl starters 4th round or later
     
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  4. Riverman

    Riverman That may be.... Tip Jar Donor

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    Can't sleep?
     
  5. Alex1939

    Alex1939 Space Invaders Champion

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  6. Ontario Titan

    Ontario Titan Pro Bowler

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    I liked the Mariota and DGB picks, think the 4th's could of been had later on. Fowler will be more of a bruiser than FB, catches well too. Would like to have seen us take Daryl Williams or Clemmings. And a CB would have been wise.
     
  7. The Bukafax

    The Bukafax Starter

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    I have to know are you actually 76 years old? If so I have no idea how you were able to put up such a high space invader score. Im young and even my reflexes werent good enough to come close.
     
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  8. TheBisco

    TheBisco Pro Bowler

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    Good point. A bipolar ghost man in the sky made up by people 2500 years ago who didn't understand where the sun went at night should surely help him be a great NFL QB just like it did for Tim Tebow.
     
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  9. SuperMariota

    SuperMariota Starter

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    It made a difference for that Arena Football player who was packing groceries at a local supermarket a year before hoisting up a Super Bowl trophy.

    The story on Tebow is incomplete.
     
  10. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    I think this draft is all about taking unique athletes with tremendous upside who, if they develop, can give this franchise the type of player it hasn't had in a long time.

    I'm talking about difference-making talent that demand the focus of opponents because, if they don't, they're sure to lose the game.

    I gave this draft a C+ because of the uncertainty. But there is no doubt Mariota has a tremendous skill set. I love how fast he pivots and snaps out the ball. His downfield stuff from pro sets alarm me. He appears football smart. If his talents allow him to improve his accuracy, then we might have something this franchise has lacked since McNair.

    DGB is much the same way. He seems to have freakish physical traits and the mental toughness to do what Britt did in a few games before his ACL. But there's a lot of issues as well such him being a poor route runner and not playing in a game for a year. But the potential, no doubt, is there. I just don't see him stepping in and making the impact a few of the WR rookies did last season.

    Poutasi is only 20. He's not close to the physical specimen he may become. I felt he could have easily been taken in the fourth (or later) but, after searching info on him, found quite a few teams very interested in him. I just don't know if he transitions to RT or will compete at G. The need for a RT seems like a much higher priority if the goal here was to draft for need.

    Fowler is another of a rare breed who may become an unique weapon. Like many others, taking him in the fourth was a huge reach but, again, if used correctly, will give the Titans offense a dimension that few teams have. But there were so many needs to be taking a role player so early, IMO.

    The theme for all this, IMO, are these players have an amazing set of physical skills but are far from being guys you can plug in and immediately see improvement for the team. I was hoping for more players who would be productive out-of-the-gate. More NFL-ready, per say.

    On the other hand, I thought Warmack was as NFL-ready as it gets and that blew up in everyone's face. I might be totally unrealistic about what can be expected from a rookie these days.

    As a fan of the Titans, I'm 100% behind these guys. I hope each learn fast and develop. I'm afraid the process will be slow and we'll grow frustrated because the team isn't getting the quality production from these guys fast enough.
     
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