After The Draft

Thoughts on the tight end position?

 

We are set

 

QB: The backup slot is a concern. I didn't expect to address that with the draft. We may sign a vet. We may not.

RB: I'm pumped. I think Evans will immediately be an upgrade to Lewis.

WR: I would have liked to have gotten a WR at some point, but we can address WR4 with a vet or a pickup once players are cut.

TE: We have demonstrated that we can pick up someone during the season and have them make a couple of plays if needed. Not worried.

OL: I think we are in decent shape here.

DL: Simmons and Jones play big roles. Crawford is a servicable vet. Murchison and Mack will get a chance. We can probably add veteran depth here, too.

Edge: I like our guys, especially if we do get Clowney.

ILB: Brown, Evans, Long a strength

DB: We got one of the best safety duos and depth. Fulton, Butler, Jackson are a solid top 3. Smith is decent. Hooker and Jackson will probably be some depth too. I'd love to bring back Brock, but we'll see.

K: Didn't expect or especially want help in the draft. College success doesn't seem to translate into pro success like it does with other positions. Well bring someone in and go with whoever handles the process best. That may be an UDFA, that may be a vet.

I think we still bring in at least 4 or 5 vets before the season, but we are in okay shape right now.

 

Really looking forward to seeing Jonny this season

 

The Titans don’t need to keep up with the Texans at all. The Titans are a better team right now,

Having said that the Titans don’t keep up with the Chiefs by signing more WRs. They do it by playing defense.

The Texans and Chiefs aren’t loaded at WR. They don’t have a single WR better than AJ Brown. They have a bunch of fast guys. The Chiefs are loaded at QB, TE and Offensive scheme. The Texans are trash. Bad coach and bunch of often injured little WRs. No Hopkins is going to kill them. Watson will be a different QB

The Titans WR group is good. They will have a real QB throwing the ball for a full camp and full season.

Drafting a WR wasn’t a priority with everything that’s out there. Finding a legit pass rush is the main priority.

 

It was an uneven year for the WRs.

AJ Brown's snaps steadily increased from the beginning of the season. Week 1 he had 25. Week 15 he had 62. Sharpe got some of those early snaps.

Then Humphries got hurt and Sharpe got those snaps.

I really don't think we're missing out on much. We could go out and get a guy like Rishard Higgins and likely not miss a beat.

 

I think the next step is a clear one... Clowney. A lot of people are gonna go crazy if he signs somewhere else. I’ll be shocked as well.

I saw two names mentioned in this thread that have me intrigued:

First, I Ike the Evans pick and think we are solid at RB. I thought we would take Akers or any of the other backs Tier 1 guys if they fell. I’m happy with Evans. Obviously we need a 3rd. David Fluellen has been solid depth and I was actually excited to see him come in last year in more of a FB role. I’m interested to see if that’s still the case. I think he adds more value than Devonta Freeman is Chris Thompson now that we have Evans. Cheaper too.

I too was thinking we’d take a flyer on a late round WR, but I’m happy with the other depth picks made. We’ll definitely have a chance to pick up a solid player after cuts. Taywan Taylor anyone? I’m not saying he’s my top choice but that would be a baller GM move. Get a draft pick for someone you can bring right back next year. I would prefer more of a dependable possession guy. Tajae had some clutch 3rd down catches. Taylor would be fun to see though. Redemption.

I wouldn’t be surprised if also bring in another TE or vet QB that becomes available.

All in all, good draft that looks even better if we do sign the Clown.

 

Say what, now?