Titans trade for Tannehill

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  1. oilerstruck

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    Great pick up! But are we talking about a backup QB here? If so, why give up the draft picks instead of signing say Bortles and keeping the picks?
     
  2. Clark

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    Gotta be happy.... Jrob ain’t playing RDR2 this season!
     
  3. SawdustMan

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    He must've finally 100%'d it. It's on now.
     
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  4. WV2SoCalTitan

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    It's only a late 4th round pick for a similar player to Mariota, so fits the scheme perfectly. And we didn't have to compete with other teams to sign him.

    We know Marcus has the injury issues, so we got about the best insurance policy possible for a 4th.

    Also Tanny>Bortles
     
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  5. TexasTitanFan

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    I agree. You are probably correct. I really can't tell if I am just being pessimistic, but something just seems off. You basically create a qb controversy with the first bad Mariota performance. You give up draft picks when other backups were out there without giving them up. Seems like things we would not want to do without a very good reason if this is an evaluation year or we expect to be contenders.
     
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  6. oilerstruck

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    I am happy with the upgrade at QB. I am just not sold on giving up draft picks to get a backup. Maybe he though can push Mariota to reach his potential or out the door.
     
  7. Clark

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    When the “starter” doesn’t finish seasons healthy... the backup is more important than ever.
     
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  8. iQon

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    Really like this move. Obviously can't bank on Mary for 16 games, so at least we'll have a pulse at QB.
     
  9. Big Time Titan

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    I think the point you may be missing is that Tannehill is the closest thing we can get to a carbon copy backup of Marcus. Same physique, play style, mobility and yes even injury history. I understand this being a risky move because of Tannehill's injuries but as long as he's healthy if/when Marcus has to miss time then we'll be gravy.

    I feel like Tannehill has an arm, is mobile and is way way better than any of the last backups we've had. As mentioned, he has legit starting experience and at the end of the day he wants a shot and knows that behind Marcus he'll likely get that shot.
     
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  10. Titanic_Sub

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    This trade is getting roasted everywhere I look, which I don't really understand at all. We gave up a 4th next year, what does a 4th round pick really matter? You get a fringe starter there if all goes well.
     
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