Well it's been a fair bit of time since the Draft and I've had a chance to digest the Titans draft as a whole and also take in other people's opinions on the draft. Obviously I'm supportive of the players chosen, no shocker there. But honestly, I don't hate any of the players chosen.
If I had to choose something the Titans could have done better, it would have to be maybe choosing a receiver a round or two earlier. Also, I am concerned about new Titans RB Tyjae Spears's injury history. He's had some fairly bad knee issues in high school and college.
Still, I am super happy with the Draft overall. I am so happy they went with pure offense in this draft. A nice distribution of positions as well. A QB, two offensive lineman, a tight end, a running back, and a wide receiver. Pretty great for the team!
Here's a PFF video speaking on the Titans draft class.
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When I look at the roster right now, I think if they can stay healthy more than they have past two seasons, then this team will compete well. At QB, all I can say is every single QB on the roster has A LOT of pressure going into this season.
Tannehill is aging a bit, coming off an injury riddled, just messy 2022 in general. Now has seen the Titans draft a QB two years straight. This is a big year for his career period.
Rookie Will Levis has faced a lot of media scrutiny in his young career already. He is a polarizing figure for some reason. A lot of people will want to see him suck. We'll see if those haters are right, or wrong.
Second year QB Malik Willis has basically been written off completely after a pretty meh/bad rookie season. He is def a pro and can still grow, but this is the big leagues and he needs to essentially shock everyone with significant improvements quick. There is a glimmer of hope for him though. Vrabes has said Ryan is 1, Malik is 2, and Will is 3 until further notice. So hey, if Malik can come in and look sharp anything can happen.
I feel like the QB room will be pretty dang competitive!
But yes, with the Draft over, we are practically in mid May which means we are getting closer!!
The NFL schedule is set to be released tomorrow, but today the Titans were informed that they will be facing the Ravens on October 15th in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!!! 158 days!! Against a big rival too. Would be awesome to see the Titans get it done overseas!!
Pumped for the new schedule to be released too!
As a finishing touch here's another Madden game. A nice one versus a 49ers user.
Man, with the league changing and players getting drafted and traded etc, these Madden games feel trippier and frankly more special. In three Maddens from now I imagine things will look much different on the Titans roster.
But anyway, the NFL off-season keeps moving, excited to keep blogging on about the Titans!!