Draft Analysts Reveal Best-Case Scenarios for Titans

Apr 11, 2018 at 05:54 AM

Jim Wyatt

Senior Writer/Editor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –** What's the best-case scenario for the Titans at pick No.25 in the NFL Draft?

On Wednesday, Titans Online presented that question to NFL Network analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks during a conference call.

Here's what they said:

Jeremiah:** "That's a good one. Man, I'll tell you what, who I just love as a football player is (Iowa center/guard) James Daniels. I just love what he brings to the table. I think he is a plug and play center, I think he could play either of the guard spots if you wanted him to.

I think having a young quarterback (in Marcus Mariota) and having a young center that can grow with, I think there is a lot of value there. I'd be a big fan of that pick. Buck …"

Brooks: "I think when you look at the background of the head coach and the age that the Tennessee Titans have at edge rusher, I think having an edge rusher that could come in and play. The trick would be, philosophically, what do they want in terms of your edge rusher? Do you want a big, physical guy? That has typically been the New England way. Because ideally I would say, Oh, a guy like (Boston College's) Harold Landry would fit. But when I look at his physical dimensions, he may not be that classic pick at that point.

I think having a guy with some versatility, maybe not necessarily in the first round but maybe in the bottom of the first/top of the second if they move back, a guy like (Ohio State's) Sam Hubbard offers some versatility giving his background and length. I think the big thing for the Tennessee Titans is, they've made strides – this is a playoff team – is trying to find a piece or two that could push them over the top. But I do believe they have to find another pass rusher to have in the pipeline with Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo both being up in years."

This offseason, the Titans have signed a pair of interior linemen in Kevin Pamphile (Tampa Bay) and Xavier Su'a-Filo (Houston), and also tendered guard Quinton Spain, who has signed. Ben Jones has been the team's regular starter at center since joining the team in 2016.

The Titans haven't yet added a pass rusher in free agency.

The NFL Draft begins on April 26.

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Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, presents Alabama's Rashaan Evans with his Tennessee Titans jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans is introduced by Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson, left, head coach Mike Vrabel, right, at a news conference Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Evans is the Titans' top pick in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Wade Payne

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans, center, speaks at a news conference as general manager Jon Robinson, left, and head coach Mike Vrabel listen Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Evans is the Titans' top pick in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Wade Payne

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans, left, laughs with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel at a news conference Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Evans is the Titans' top pick in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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FILE - In this Friday, April 27, 2018 file photo, Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans speaks at a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Evans is the Tennessee Titans' top pick in the NFL football draft. The Titans have agreed to terms on a deal with their first-round draft pick LB Rashaan Evans, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans, right, speaks at a news conference as Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson listens Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Evans is the Titans' top pick in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans poses with his jersey on stage after being selected by the Tennessee Titans during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Alabama's Rashaan Evans poses with his Tennessee Titans jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans on stage after he is selected by the Tennessee Titans during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans on stage after he is selected by the Tennessee Titans during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, greets Alabama's Rashaan Evans after he was selected by the Tennessee Titans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans walks on stage after being selected by the Tennessee Titans during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans in the green room during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans in the green room during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Commissioner Roger Goodell presents Alabama's Rashaan Evans with his Tennessee Titans team jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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