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Tennessee Titans: Biggest hits and misses on 53-man roster

By Michael Moraitis

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 2: Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans and Corey Levin #62 walk out of the tunnel before playing the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 2: Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans and Corey Levin #62 walk out of the tunnel before playing the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver, Taywan Taylor.
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 16: Taywan Taylor #13 of the Tennessee Titans runs for a touchdown during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Hit: Taywan Taylor trade

After sending a 2020 seventh-round pick to the Green Bay Packers for outside linebacker Reggie Gilbert, the Titans got one back by sending Taylor to the Browns.

Taylor struggled with the same issues we’ve seen him deal with through two seasons. First it was drops, and overall it was his consistency that was once again a major issue.

Not to mention, Raymond was simply better than Taylor, and had more receiving yards in two separate preseason games than Taylor had through the entire slate.

Bottom line: Raymond deserved a roster spot and Taylor did not. So, instead of simply cutting Taylor, the Titans actually got something for him. We loved this move.

Hit: Anthony Firkser

There was a good chance the Titans would keep four tight ends, but as we learned with yesterday’s moves in general, nothing is ever certain.

Firkser now gets another crack with the Titans in 2019, and he should contribute on offense, as he’s a solid pass-catcher. If Jonnu Smith slips up, Firkser could be waiting right behind him to take that role.

If he can improve as a blocker this season, Firkser will earn himself even more snaps, adding more unpredictability to the Titans offense with MyCole Pruitt not being much of a receiving threat when he’s in the game.

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