The Tennessee Titans have a lot of work to do to improve on their 3-14 record from 2024. Unfortunately, with a new front office structure in Nashville, there are more questions than answers at this point.
The NFL never stops, and the franchise tag window has opened and the scouting combine is right around the corner. And before you know it, the free agency period will begin. The Titans have the salary cap space to make a splash. But after their 2024 spending spree imploded, they are likely to take a more conservative approach this offseason.
That doesn’t mean that they won’t make any bold moves. Aaron Schatz of ESPN believes the Titans will make a bold move in the NFL draft in April.
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Don’t select a quarterback at No. 1
The analytic standard is normally that the quarterback position is so important that a franchise has to take a quarterback at the top of the draft if it needs one. But many draft analysts don’t feel that any of this year’s quarterbacks are truly worth the first overall selection. So maybe the best thing is not to reach.
The AFC is currently loaded, and the Titans shouldn’t use the No. 1 pick on a middle-of-the-pack QB. The Titans should draft edge rusher Abdul Carter or cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter instead of forcing a competitive window where one does not exist. They could be satisfied with Will Levis while trying to build the rest of the team for when a top quarterback is finally available. The Titans have already suggested they are thinking this way with team president Chad Brinker’s comment that the Titans “will not pass on a generational talent” in the draft.
This may or may not be a bold move in this draft. Neither of the top-ranked quarterbacks are viewed as a surefire franchise savior on day one. The Titans have many needs and only so much capital to work with when rebuilding their roster and need to prioritize their efforts.
The Titans have been rather transparent with their plans. In fact, as Schatz mentioned, it’s the “generational talent” comment that team president Chad Brinker has talked about. Now, this doesn’t rule out a quarterback at No. 1, it should at least dampen the thoughts heading into the combine.