Tennessee Titans should consider a trade with the New England Patriots

Will the Tennessee Titans trade out of the top pick in the 2016 NFL Draft? Will they stick there and pick Laremy Tunsil? Will they take Jalen Ramsey? No one knows what the Titans will do on draft day, but let’s move past that.

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The question we might want to start asking ourselves is, “Alright, if they are going to make the consensus move and draft Laremy Tunsil instead of trading, what makes sense on Day 2?”

Well that is a good question and one that I think matters to Jon Robinson when he is making his decision on what to do with the top pick. One of the depths of this class is a pretty deep second round where some legitimate fringe first rounders on the defensive line and in the secondary could be available.

The question is, where is the value in this draft and if Jon Robinson believes it is in that late second round there is a trade he might be able to swing with non other than his former team: New England.

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That’s right, the one team with no 1st round draft pick this year has managed to get two 2nd round picks through trades which might be just enough capital to move up to pick 33. Here is the trade I propose based on the trade value charts:

Trade terms

New England Patriots get: 33rd pick (2nd round), 193rd pick (6th round)

Tennessee Titans get: 60th pick (2nd round), 61st pick (2nd round), 243rd pick (7th round)

If the Titans believe that they have truly patched all their major holes (which I believe they could) then they could get some great value here. With the offensive line rebuilt except maybe left guard, the Titans can take advantage of some back to back picks at the end of the 2nd.

But, it is alright to be skeptical. Who could possibly be at those spots that really gets you excited and makes this team better? Well, let’s look at history first.

In 2015 the Seattle Seahawks picked return specialist and wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Despite him sliding under the radar, you could make a case that aside from Todd Gurley and Amari Cooper, Lockett was the most dynamic and impressive skill position rookie last year.

2014 saw Allen Robinson the Jacksonville Jaguars star receiver taken at 61. On top of that, Jarvis Landry was taken just two plays later and has been a staple in the Miami offense ever since.

Before that in 2013 Eddie Lacy was taken at 61 and when he has stayed in shape he has been one of the few true bell cow backs in the league that really demands attention from defenses.

So, sure you can knock the picks as low but there have been some great players available there over the last few years.

Alright, so who are some of the candidates that should be available at the end of the second? Here are the 60th-70th ranked players on a composite board of some of the finalized draft guides I have seen.

1. Germain Ifedi OL, TAMU

An easy fit inside at left guard if they want to turn a good line into a dominant one.

2. Kendall Fuller CB, Virginia Tech

Someone who had preseason buzz of potentially challenging Vernon Hargreaves III for the top pure cornerback spot. After missing most of the season with an injury he could be a great flier if you have an extra pick.

3. Tyler Higbee TE, WKU

This would be a questionable fit, but it is weird just how many different tight ends the Titans have been connected to this year, especially with the praise Craig Stevens has gotten from Jon Robinson.

4. Darian Thompson FS, Boise State

A safety that should probably be getting more top-40 buzz, Thompson is very rangy and isn’t afraid to make contact with the ball carrier. Will his below average 40-time cause teams to shy away?

5. Alex Collins RB, Arkansas

Collins was lethal behind the Arkansas offensive line last year. However, he may have been more effective as a change of pace back behind Jonathan Williams which is what he would be in Tennessee.

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6. Xavien Howard CB, Baylor

A six foot cornerback who has some really good tape but some questionable fundamentals. If he can correct those with a great coach like Dick LeBeau…man…

7. Yannick Ngakoue EDGE, Maryland

Someone the Titans have workout out or interviewed, Ngakoue is one of the new age hybrid linebackers that has the burst and athleticism to play 3-4 OLB, but who can also play some 4-3 DE.

8. Paul Perkins RB, UCLA

Dealing with an injury but if he wasn’t he might have been my third ranked running back.

9. Jeremy Cash S/LB, Duke

Another hybrid player, Cash would be an interesting wrinkle in this defense much like a Troy Polamalu/Lawrence Timmons combination, but less athletic.

10. Tyler Boyd WR, Pitt

A wide receiver that wins with his route running would be welcome in Tennessee and I could see Boyd being a great fit with Marcus Mariota from the start.

Also, something that I didn’t think about until the end of this article, but this move would give the Titans three picks from 60-64 which offers a ton of flexibility if they did want to pick up another pick next year or another package.

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