NFL.com’s top free agents and how they fit with the Tennessee Titans
By Will Lomas
Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) In the first half at MetLife Stadium.The Jets defeated the Dolphins 38-20. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Player: Muhammad Wilkerson DL, New York Jets
How much he will ask: $14.5 million per year
How likely is he to hit free agency: Pretty likely
The New York Jets have some issues on that team with depth, but that does not pertain to the offensive line. With Leonard Williams looking like a pretty good pick, it makes a lot of sense for them to let the high price free agent go and feature Williams.
Is he a fit for the Titans: Yes
He is the prototypical 3-4 DL, even more so than J.J. Watt. While Watt is successful lining up against a team’s worst offensive lineman and taking advantage, Wilkerson isn’t afraid of a challenge and can take on your team’s best OL and win consistently.
Is he a need for the Titans: Not really
Before the season I would have said absolutely, however now it is anything but an issue. Angelo Blackson and DaQuan Jones both look like they could be really good on this line next year. Blackson is more of a nose tackle, Jones is an ideal 3-4 DE that is making a lot of progress towards becoming a pretty good option at that position.
With one more year under LeBeau I could see a smart GM sticking with young talent instead of spending a ton of money on a big guy.