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?