The Tennessee Titans entered the offseason searching for a true No. 1 wide receiver for quarterback Cam Ward. The developing Ward deserves a go-to weapon he can throw the football to. On Monday, free agency's legal tampering period provided the Titans with the first opportunity to pursue pass-catching upgrades.
General manager Mike Borgonzi struck quickly. The Titans intend to sign veteran free agent wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, sources confirmed to Titan Sized. Robinson reunites with Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who coached him with the New York Giants.
Robinson intends to sign a four-year contract with the Titans worth up to $78 million. The price tag may suggest the Titans are getting a legitimate No. 1 receiver in Robinson. Giants team expert Matt Sidney cautions that's not necessarily the case.
Giants expert: New Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson isn't a WR1
"Wan’Dale Robinson hit free agency as a steady, high-usage slot receiver who quietly kept the New York Giants’ passing game functional when things went off the rails," Sidney exclusively told Titan Sized. "He’s not a size-speed marvel, and he’s not someone defenses will scheme for on his own, but he's a good slot receiver who can handle a heavy target load. At his best, he’s a chain-mover who keeps an offense on schedule and gives his QB a reliable target. At his worst, he's an undersized gadget slot guy whose usage can outpace his impact. The Titans are getting a dependable piece who can help stabilize the passing game -- a productive slot receiver, not a featured WR1."
Robinson will immediately start in the slot for the Titans in Daboll's offense. Tennessee may not be getting a Ja'Marr Chase-level talent, but Sidney describes Robinson as a dependable weapon who will help stabilize the passing game. Ward and the offense lacked that sort of high-floor playmaker a year ago.