Let’s talk about Wide Receivers.
Wide Receivers on the roster for 2022
AJ Brown
Julio Jones
Nick Westbrook Ikinhe (technically an ERFA, but I assume he will be offered)
Dez Fitzpatrick
Racey Mcmath
Cody Hollister
Mason Kinsey
Free Agents
Marcus Johnson
Cameron Batson
Chester Rogers
So, John Robinson made it abundantly clear in recent interviews that the Titans didn’t have good enough depth at the WR position in 2021 and that they need guys who can get open in man coverage. Marcus Johnson could be brought back, but I don’t think they would count on him as the #3 again with his injury history. Finding a #3/#2 to pair with AJ Brown LONG TERM is a priority for this offseason. Let’s look at some of the options.
Free Agent WR’s
Allen Robinson
Chris Godwin
Devante Adams
Mike Williams
Jamison Crowder
JuJu Smith Schuster
Will Fuller
Christian Kirk
Michael Gallup
DJ Chark
Demarcus Robinson
Allen Lazard
Cedrick Wilson
Pretty much anybody on this list would be an upgrade over what we have after AJ & Julio. Ideally, signing someone like Godwin to a back heavy deal would give us a young dynamic duo going forward. That being said, I can’t see us breaking the bank on a star WR, and see us likely doing what we did last year, bringing in a bunch of lower cost FA’s and draft choices in the hope that someone rises to the competition. It worked to an extent with Marcus Johnson coming out of nowhere and flashing at times, but when he was out injured, nobody else really came close.
Top WR draft prospects who likely go in Round 1-2
Garrett Wilson
Drake London
Treylon Burks
Chris Olave
Jameson Williams
Wan’Dale Robinson
Jahan Dotson
Alec Pierce
George Pickens
David Bell
Justyn Ross
There is a lot to like in this group, and any one of these guys would immediately get playing time. After tearing his ACL in the title game, I can’t imagine Jrob would take Jameson Williams early. He likely won’t be available to play next season and the Titans need immediate help. Of the guys that might be available late in the 1st, Treylon Burks is probably the most prototypical outside receiver, while Wan’Dale Robinson is the most ‘Tyreek Hill” like receiver with playmaking speed and shiftiness. I’ve seen mocks giving us Garret Wilson, but I can’t imagine a scenario where he is available that late.
I’ll get the conversation going.
Personally, I’d grab a younger inexpensive guy like Demarcus Robinson, Cedric Wilson, Will Fuller or Allen Lazard in the $3-$6 million/yr range. Then I’d re-sign Marcus Johnson at the league minimum and hope for a comeback. Finally, I would take a speedy gadget guy like Wan’Dale Robinson early in the 2nd if a trade down is possible. This would give us an upgrade of versatility and depth. Thoughts?
Wide Receivers on the roster for 2022
AJ Brown
Julio Jones
Nick Westbrook Ikinhe (technically an ERFA, but I assume he will be offered)
Dez Fitzpatrick
Racey Mcmath
Cody Hollister
Mason Kinsey
Free Agents
Marcus Johnson
Cameron Batson
Chester Rogers
So, John Robinson made it abundantly clear in recent interviews that the Titans didn’t have good enough depth at the WR position in 2021 and that they need guys who can get open in man coverage. Marcus Johnson could be brought back, but I don’t think they would count on him as the #3 again with his injury history. Finding a #3/#2 to pair with AJ Brown LONG TERM is a priority for this offseason. Let’s look at some of the options.
Free Agent WR’s
Allen Robinson
Chris Godwin
Devante Adams
Mike Williams
Jamison Crowder
JuJu Smith Schuster
Will Fuller
Christian Kirk
Michael Gallup
DJ Chark
Demarcus Robinson
Allen Lazard
Cedrick Wilson
Pretty much anybody on this list would be an upgrade over what we have after AJ & Julio. Ideally, signing someone like Godwin to a back heavy deal would give us a young dynamic duo going forward. That being said, I can’t see us breaking the bank on a star WR, and see us likely doing what we did last year, bringing in a bunch of lower cost FA’s and draft choices in the hope that someone rises to the competition. It worked to an extent with Marcus Johnson coming out of nowhere and flashing at times, but when he was out injured, nobody else really came close.
Top WR draft prospects who likely go in Round 1-2
Garrett Wilson
Drake London
Treylon Burks
Chris Olave
Jameson Williams
Wan’Dale Robinson
Jahan Dotson
Alec Pierce
George Pickens
David Bell
Justyn Ross
There is a lot to like in this group, and any one of these guys would immediately get playing time. After tearing his ACL in the title game, I can’t imagine Jrob would take Jameson Williams early. He likely won’t be available to play next season and the Titans need immediate help. Of the guys that might be available late in the 1st, Treylon Burks is probably the most prototypical outside receiver, while Wan’Dale Robinson is the most ‘Tyreek Hill” like receiver with playmaking speed and shiftiness. I’ve seen mocks giving us Garret Wilson, but I can’t imagine a scenario where he is available that late.
I’ll get the conversation going.
Personally, I’d grab a younger inexpensive guy like Demarcus Robinson, Cedric Wilson, Will Fuller or Allen Lazard in the $3-$6 million/yr range. Then I’d re-sign Marcus Johnson at the league minimum and hope for a comeback. Finally, I would take a speedy gadget guy like Wan’Dale Robinson early in the 2nd if a trade down is possible. This would give us an upgrade of versatility and depth. Thoughts?
You forgot Metchie on your list. I know he's another ACL tear guy, but he should be ready by week 1 if no set backs. If he falls far enough, I'm sure JRob would pounce on him.
I would also add Alec Pierce to your list of draft prospect. I like him a lot in the mid rounds.
In FA, Ju Ju Smith on a short deal would the most ideal scenario. Should come fairly, cheap as he can't live off name recognition anymore. But it looks like the Chiefs have the inside track here.
Old Man Sanders also continues to be a solid WR option and unlike many of the the FA WRs in this class, he actually stays mostly healthy.
I imagine there will be some cuts too. Cole Beasley, Jarvis Landry, and Randall Cobb are some names I've seen mentioned as cut candidates. I'd be interested in any of them.
I would also add Alec Pierce to your list of draft prospect. I like him a lot in the mid rounds.
In FA, Ju Ju Smith on a short deal would the most ideal scenario. Should come fairly, cheap as he can't live off name recognition anymore. But it looks like the Chiefs have the inside track here.
Old Man Sanders also continues to be a solid WR option and unlike many of the the FA WRs in this class, he actually stays mostly healthy.
I imagine there will be some cuts too. Cole Beasley, Jarvis Landry, and Randall Cobb are some names I've seen mentioned as cut candidates. I'd be interested in any of them.
Metchie strikes me as more of a late 2nd rounder which is a place I doubt we end up picking. Pierce would be a nice addition in the 3rd for sure!
I really wonder if Juju still has it. Would be an interesting pickup and shouldn't cost much with his lack of production.
Old Man Sanders lol! Why would we get another old man when we have Julio already! Youth!
Will be interesting to see who gets cut for sure.
I wouldn't take him until the 4th, but he would be fun to watch!
We need speed to take the top off the defense. Only a couple of those on the FA list fit that.
Being realistic the only ones from FA in the Titans range I can see possible ;
Fuller (who fits a big need a deep threat), Chark and Lazard.
Don't know much about this draft class yet but Olave was on my short list of wants @ WR last year until he went back to college.
Gotta be reasonable - we arnt coming close to Godwin or some of those others.
Also being real - I don't think many would be sad to see all those depth pieces go or replaced - at least most should be. Sure, fine bring back Westbrook but he better not be the 3rd option again.
Fuller (who fits a big need a deep threat), Chark and Lazard.
Don't know much about this draft class yet but Olave was on my short list of wants @ WR last year until he went back to college.
Gotta be reasonable - we arnt coming close to Godwin or some of those others.
Also being real - I don't think many would be sad to see all those depth pieces go or replaced - at least most should be. Sure, fine bring back Westbrook but he better not be the 3rd option again.
Jones and brown. Already a lot of capital spent on WR.
We’re never gonna have “starter” depth at the 3/4/5 WR positions, I’m good with NWI, don’t like Rogers but even more, Downing needs to not design plays to guys that far down the depth chart when the real starters are available.
We’re never gonna have “starter” depth at the 3/4/5 WR positions, I’m good with NWI, don’t like Rogers but even more, Downing needs to not design plays to guys that far down the depth chart when the real starters are available.
There a few FA options who aren't exactly starter quality, but are better options than what we currently have. Finding another Adam Humphries type of WR for the slot who can separate and be money on 3rd downs would be really nice. But I suppose if we had a better receiving TE, that would also work out.
Probably doesn't matter who is at WR if the QB can't get them the ball.
But, there's a long possibility of upgrades that can be made in the offseason.
I personally wouldn't mind Cedrick Wilson from the Cowboys. I think he's on the verge of being a big time WR. He definitely would be our #2 and a very good one at that.
I'd love to see us grab Olave with our first round pick. I was wanting us to go TE in the first, but I'm starting to think the value just isn't there for a TE in the first. So, Olave is who I'd like to draft. Great route runner, great hands and good speed. He's going to be a really good NFL WR. But I'm sure he'll go to the Colts.
If we can't get Wilson, Burks or Olave in the first, then I'm all for Alec Pierce in the 3rd. But I highly doubt he'll make it that far now. Cooper Kupp just got Pierce put on the map and teams will now draft him thinking they are going to get another Kupp.
Definitely should be fun to follow as there's a lot on that list.
But, there's a long possibility of upgrades that can be made in the offseason.
I personally wouldn't mind Cedrick Wilson from the Cowboys. I think he's on the verge of being a big time WR. He definitely would be our #2 and a very good one at that.
I'd love to see us grab Olave with our first round pick. I was wanting us to go TE in the first, but I'm starting to think the value just isn't there for a TE in the first. So, Olave is who I'd like to draft. Great route runner, great hands and good speed. He's going to be a really good NFL WR. But I'm sure he'll go to the Colts.
If we can't get Wilson, Burks or Olave in the first, then I'm all for Alec Pierce in the 3rd. But I highly doubt he'll make it that far now. Cooper Kupp just got Pierce put on the map and teams will now draft him thinking they are going to get another Kupp.
Definitely should be fun to follow as there's a lot on that list.
Man oh man, looking at our current WR, it amazes me how we got the #1 seed with Henry out.
Outside of AJ there was literally nobody who posed a threat.
Fitzpatrick and McMath should never see an offensive snap ever again.
Wouldn't mind keeping Marcus Johnson on an 1 year deal. He did show some promise before he went down.
Outside of AJ there was literally nobody who posed a threat.
Fitzpatrick and McMath should never see an offensive snap ever again.
Wouldn't mind keeping Marcus Johnson on an 1 year deal. He did show some promise before he went down.
I havent looked but I feel like McMatch might of caught 1 pass the entire season and he fumbled that one away.
LOL
not that bad
Racey fan here... has all the tools I have faith, based on nothing, he will put it together in offseason
Racey McMath Stats, News, Bio | ESPN
torched the tarpkitties for 9 yards
not that bad
Racey fan here... has all the tools I have faith, based on nothing, he will put it together in offseason
Racey McMath Stats, News, Bio | ESPN
torched the tarpkitties for 9 yards
Just looked.
1 catch for 9 yards
Season totals, 2 catches for 8 yards and 1 FL.
that other catch was another great designed screen for -1 yards and he fumbled it.
6 targets on the year.
Don't worry, he'll look like Calvin Johnson/Randy Moss during mini camp making 1 finger catches across the middle for 70 yard TD's and winning all his 1 v 1 matchups.
We are the absolute worst screen game team. Hopefully Kelly can help us with that.
Kirk or Mike Williams would be cool with me. Solid #2 guys that would pair nicely with AJ and shouldn’t command too much money I would think.
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