The Tennessee Titans Offseason
The Good: Signing Bud Dupree to 5yrs/82.5 Million
The Titans have tried to fix their pass rush through the draft but sadly have come up short in finding talent at the position and grabbing Bud Dupree is a great move for the franchise. Dupree is a premier pass rusher who came into his own over the last couple seasons and should find himself thriving in Tennessee's defense.
The Bad: Letting Jonnu Smith test free agency
Jonnu Smith is one of the better tight ends in the NFL and a playmaker after the catch and for the Titans to let him walk in free agency is going to cost them dearly on offense. Tennessee is a running team who rely on Ryan Tannehill to manage games but Smith was his #1 target when it came to making plays in the red zone and his absence is going to be felt in 2021.
The Ugly: Losing Adoree Jackson
Adoree Jackson was a great slot corner for them and although he got overpaid in free agency, his absence is going to be felt in the middle of the secondary. The Titans secondary is aging every year and letting go over young talent is something the Titans couldn't afford to do in 2021. Unless they can find talent in the draft, they are going to have trouble stopping teams on 3rd N short and getting his replacement should come within the first two days of the draft.
Offseason Grade (Pre Draft): B-
NFL Draft SUmmary
Day 1 Grade: A-
Selection: Caleb FarleyThe Tennessee Titans had a need to improve their secondary in the draft with the revolving door they have in their secondary and Caleb Farley is an absolute steal for them later in Day 1. Farley is a tremendous athlete that brings exceptional size, length, and ball skills to the cornerback position and if it wasn't injury concerns and surgeries during the draft process, Farley would likely have been selected much earlier. He's a week 1 contributor in their secondary and if he stays healthy he could be a pro bowl player.
Day 2 Grade: B-
Selections: Dillon Radunz, Monty Rice, Elijah MoldenThe Titans made a tremendous pick in the Day 2 of the draft in small-school stud Dillon Radunz out of North Dakota State University. Radunz is phenomenal in pass protection and as a run blocker. He's going to have to adjust to the speed of the NFL but he has potential to be a Week 1 starter and potential pro bowler. Monty Rice is a speedy inside linebacker out of Georgia and will be a good player to have in the run defense. He's a bit of a reach in the 3rd round with his raw technique but he has good potential as a sideline-to-sideline defender. Elijah Molden is a tough cornerback in the slot that's going to be an asset in run defense and will give the Titans a reliable corner in the shallow zone of the defense.
Day 3 Grade: B-
Selections: Rashad Weaver, Racey McMath, Brady Breeze
The Titans have been looking for a reliable pass rusher for a long time and while Weaver likely won't be a starter on the team he's a phenomenal depth player with his size and strength on the edge. He'll at least be a quality depth player and will be a rotational lineman. Racey McMath brings good size and athletic ability but primarily played special teams at LSU and if he makes the roster that's likely where he will make his money in the pros given his lack of offensive experience. Brady Breeze is another secondary player that will be a special teams player if he makes the roster.
Selection: Caleb FarleyThe Tennessee Titans had a need to improve their secondary in the draft with the revolving door they have in their secondary and Caleb Farley is an absolute steal for them later in Day 1. Farley is a tremendous athlete that brings exceptional size, length, and ball skills to the cornerback position and if it wasn't injury concerns and surgeries during the draft process, Farley would likely have been selected much earlier. He's a week 1 contributor in their secondary and if he stays healthy he could be a pro bowl player.
Day 2 Grade: B-
Selections: Dillon Radunz, Monty Rice, Elijah MoldenThe Titans made a tremendous pick in the Day 2 of the draft in small-school stud Dillon Radunz out of North Dakota State University. Radunz is phenomenal in pass protection and as a run blocker. He's going to have to adjust to the speed of the NFL but he has potential to be a Week 1 starter and potential pro bowler. Monty Rice is a speedy inside linebacker out of Georgia and will be a good player to have in the run defense. He's a bit of a reach in the 3rd round with his raw technique but he has good potential as a sideline-to-sideline defender. Elijah Molden is a tough cornerback in the slot that's going to be an asset in run defense and will give the Titans a reliable corner in the shallow zone of the defense.
Day 3 Grade: B-
Selections: Rashad Weaver, Racey McMath, Brady Breeze
The Titans have been looking for a reliable pass rusher for a long time and while Weaver likely won't be a starter on the team he's a phenomenal depth player with his size and strength on the edge. He'll at least be a quality depth player and will be a rotational lineman. Racey McMath brings good size and athletic ability but primarily played special teams at LSU and if he makes the roster that's likely where he will make his money in the pros given his lack of offensive experience. Brady Breeze is another secondary player that will be a special teams player if he makes the roster.
