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3 fast WRs Tennessee Titans should target in free agency

By John Lowell

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: Breshad Perriman #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: Breshad Perriman #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Arizona Cardinals WR Damiere Byrd
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Damiere Byrd #14 of the Arizona Cardinals tries to break free of the tackle by Jamal Agnew #39 of the Detroit Lions after a catch during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019, in Glendale, Arizona. The game ended with the Cardinals and Lions tied 27-27. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

2. Damiere Byrd

Hear me out. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Damiere Byrd ran a 4.28-second 40-yard-dash at his pro day back in 2015. Byrd is short and shifty similar to Raymond and offers value in the return game.

Now, Byrd is not a household name, but it felt like every time I found myself watching a Cardinals game last year, he had the ball. It was a strange feeling, tuning in for fantasy football purposes and wondering why my guy, wide receiver Keesean Johnson, wasn’t getting the rock.

Yes, I’m in leagues with rosters that are way too deep.

Byrd finished the year with 32 catches for 359 yards and a touchdown, hauling in 69.6 percent of passes thrown his way. Half of those catches went for first downs.

More importantly, according to Next Gen Stats, Byrd created 3.2 yards of separation per route run. Separation is a category in which the Titans have struggled for a long time. It’s a big reason why they brought in Humphries.

For whatever reason, Davis and Sharpe are unable to get open consistently, and Humphries couldn’t stay healthy enough for us to get a glimpse.

Byrd could offer elite track and field speed over the top, while also creating healthy competition for Raymond come training camp.

Why not?

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