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Titans GM: Trade interest is increasing for NFL Draft's No. 1 pick
By Sean Wagner-McGough | Staff Writer
April 7, 2016 4:35 pm ET
Since January, Titans general manager Jon Robinson has remained open to the possibility of trading the No. 1 overall pick in this month's draft. In February, he admitted that teams were already calling him to discuss possible trades. A recent report, just earlier this week, even indicated that there's a 50-50 chance the Titans will end up dealing away that pick.
On Wednesday, Robinson continued to hint away at the possibility. Apparently, according to Robinson, trade interest is increasing.
"I would say that with each day we inch closer to the draft, the discussions probably become a little bit more serious, if you will," Robinson said, per USA Today. "That's something we're going back and forth with. Do we stay put with where we're at, or do we really entertain the thought of moving?
"I would say the interest has increased some. I wouldn't say there are 31 teams calling, but there are certainly teams that have interest in moving up."
Though Robinson's language about the possibility remains vague, he clearly stated that he won't shy away from executing a deal out of fear.
"I would say I'm not scared," Robinson said. "In the end, there will be several discussions with everyone in the organization. It ultimately falls upon me, but we will have several discussions.
"There will be valued input from a lot of people, but this is a decision the Tennessee Titans are making, not that I'm making."
Titans GM Jon Robinson continues to hint away at the possibility of trading down in the draft. (USATSI)
This could simply be a case of Robinson trying to generate some interest, but the decision to trade back would make sense. The Titans don't need a quarterback -- they already have Marcus Mariota -- and they could use the extra picks. The Titans do need a left tackle and Laremy Tunsil fits the billing of a first-overall pick, but the Titans also need a cornerback, a defensive end, and a (insert position other than quarterback). And it's quite possible the Titans could trade back a few picks and still snag someone like Jalen Ramsey.
Recently, CBS Sports' Dane Brugler ran through some hypothetical trade scenarios involving the Browns, Cowboys, 49ers, Eagles, and Rams. Of those teams, the Rams stand out, namely because they're sitting at No. 15 in the draft order, which should be long after Jared Goff and Carson Wentz are selected by other quarterback-needy teams, and because they're entering the season with Case Keenum as the starter. That's not exactly optimal. But, due to the Rams' current mid-round position, they'll likely need to overpay to convince the Titans to drop back that far.
Titans GM: Trade interest is increasing for NFL Draft's No. 1 pick
By Sean Wagner-McGough | Staff Writer
April 7, 2016 4:35 pm ET
Since January, Titans general manager Jon Robinson has remained open to the possibility of trading the No. 1 overall pick in this month's draft. In February, he admitted that teams were already calling him to discuss possible trades. A recent report, just earlier this week, even indicated that there's a 50-50 chance the Titans will end up dealing away that pick.
On Wednesday, Robinson continued to hint away at the possibility. Apparently, according to Robinson, trade interest is increasing.
"I would say that with each day we inch closer to the draft, the discussions probably become a little bit more serious, if you will," Robinson said, per USA Today. "That's something we're going back and forth with. Do we stay put with where we're at, or do we really entertain the thought of moving?
"I would say the interest has increased some. I wouldn't say there are 31 teams calling, but there are certainly teams that have interest in moving up."
Though Robinson's language about the possibility remains vague, he clearly stated that he won't shy away from executing a deal out of fear.
"I would say I'm not scared," Robinson said. "In the end, there will be several discussions with everyone in the organization. It ultimately falls upon me, but we will have several discussions.
"There will be valued input from a lot of people, but this is a decision the Tennessee Titans are making, not that I'm making."
Titans GM Jon Robinson continues to hint away at the possibility of trading down in the draft. (USATSI)
This could simply be a case of Robinson trying to generate some interest, but the decision to trade back would make sense. The Titans don't need a quarterback -- they already have Marcus Mariota -- and they could use the extra picks. The Titans do need a left tackle and Laremy Tunsil fits the billing of a first-overall pick, but the Titans also need a cornerback, a defensive end, and a (insert position other than quarterback). And it's quite possible the Titans could trade back a few picks and still snag someone like Jalen Ramsey.
Recently, CBS Sports' Dane Brugler ran through some hypothetical trade scenarios involving the Browns, Cowboys, 49ers, Eagles, and Rams. Of those teams, the Rams stand out, namely because they're sitting at No. 15 in the draft order, which should be long after Jared Goff and Carson Wentz are selected by other quarterback-needy teams, and because they're entering the season with Case Keenum as the starter. That's not exactly optimal. But, due to the Rams' current mid-round position, they'll likely need to overpay to convince the Titans to drop back that far.
