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Should the Tennessee Titans make a play for a vet cornerback

By Will Lomas

Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Addressing some trade rumors floating around that could involve the Tennessee Titans.

Jon Robinson is going to make some moves. At this point, it is less of a guess and more of an inevitable conclusion when you look at everything that is floating around and what he has hinted at himself.

One position that everyone knows is an issue on this team is cornerback. Now, I love Logan Ryan, even to the point where I think he is a CB1. However, I think you have to use him correctly to get that out of him.

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If the Tennessee Titans really wanted to turn their defensive backfield into a star studded unit, they would (and I am sure they have) need to consider a potential trade for a veteran cornerback who has shown he can do it.

Much like with Brandin Cooks, a bird in the hand may be worth two in the bush in a situation like this. Sure the Tennessee Titans could probably land John Ross with the 18th pick if everything falls right, but the risk of not landing him prompted the idea of a trade for Cooks who is a close facsimile to what Ross could/should be.

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    • Knowing that the Tennessee Titans were involved in that market and knowing how Jon Robinson made the trade for DeMarco Murray last year maybe Titans fans should be looking hard at this trade market.

    Here are the names of cornerbacks that I have seen thrown out in potential trade talks over the past few days:

    Dominique Rodgers Cromartie, 31

    Aqib Talib, 31

    Xavier Rhodes, 27

    Richard Sherman, 29

    Malcolm Butler, 27

    First thing is first, the age next to the players is how old they will be heading into the 2017 NFL season. Knowing that Robinson places a lower value on guys at 30 or older, you can probably eliminate DRC and Talib.

    Richard Sherman has some attitude issues and as much as I like him, he will probably be too expensive both in terms of compensation and cap hit for Jon Robinson.

    Both Xavier Rhodes and Malcolm Butler are heading into a contract year in 2017, so both should have a reduced price tag. If I was guessing, here is what I think it would take to land both.

    Malcolm Butler and a 4th for the Tennessee Titans 18th overall pick.

    Xavier Rhodes and a 2nd for the Tennessee Titans 18th overall pick.

    That evaluates Butler as a first round pick caliber player, and Rhodes as a 2nd round pick caliber player, roughly.

    The question is, how much difference is there between Butler and Rhodes? If the Tennessee Titans and Jon Robinson believe the difference is negligible the the value on Rhodes will be much cheaper.

    All the rumors are that Jon Robinson wants a 2nd round pick, well the Titans could end up with another quality starting CB and the 48th pick in the draft which would be a win-win, so if Rhodes really is out there…I would keep an eye on him.

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