luvyablue256 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 1. Last year, we pretty much knew Warmack would be the first pick. This year, Webster & Wiz are holding everything close to the vest. When they are asked about drafting a QB, they're unusually non-committal. This is likely because they know there will be some level of controversy come Thursday night. 2. They've sniffed WAY too many QBs to not be serious about picking one early. 3. Whisenhunt will not want to waste time on another wait-and-see season with a QB he didn't pick and doesn't fit what he wants to do. 4. Webster has made it clear he wants that extra pick back. If you go QB in round 1 or 2, you're VERY limited with what else you can do without that extra early round pick (OT, DT, etc)....ESPECIALLY in a draft this deep. 5. Next year's QB class is fuckin' putrid. And GM's do look ahead, contrary to what they say in front of a microphone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscotitansfan Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm starting to think we will take one in rd 1 or 2, especially if we can find a trade partner before the second wave of those QB heavy teams. The only reason I truly think that though is the fact that we have looked at every single QB available pretty much while seemingly carefully selecting our prospects to talk to at other positions. The other points you make I think are just things good front offices need to do regardless of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 6. They didn't exercise the 5th year on Locker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I think it's happening in 1, 2, or 3 (w/ a trade). Most likely depends on when the run starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The real luxury would be picking a QB in the 2nd or later, which with only Wilson and Clipboard Jesus around allows them to bring them in as the #2/3 to Locker, then conveniently move them to #1 if Locker isn't healthy and/or craps the bed. If Locker suddenly excels, then you have a #2 in place for the future post-Locker or even trade bait. A first round pick seals the deal on Locker with no options. That's the main reason I liked Aaron Murray in the 5th (is he still being picked for about the 5th?). You take a flyer on a guy who could probably be a solid backup and maybe even a starter without completely rocking the We're Behind Jake (Except When it Comes to Extensions) boat. I don't think they will do it (draft Murray), FTR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvyablue256 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Any QB picked in the first 3 rounds and Locker is completely irrelevant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFreak90 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I agree, I think they're going QB early. 1st or 2nd round. With or without a trade down. Thinking the Jets could be a trade partner early on. imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Any QB picked in the first 3 rounds and Locker is completely irrelevant. Perhaps in reality. But just saying that a 1st rounder makes completely impossible for Whiz/Webster to spout BS to the press about Locker being the guy going forward, whereas a QB in the 2nd allows that as a possibility. A 2nd equals hedging their bets to me, since if they honestly felt that there was ANY one guy that without a doubt could come in here, functionally get rid of Locker as the starter and become our next franchise QB, you should take him at 11 if available no matter where the draftniks say he should go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hopefully reo and phat will commit suicide if we take a QB at #11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Webster keeps saying that the first round pick may not start or play a lot immediately and that they have to look ahead to 2015. He's said that twice now since the weekend. This is the biggest giveaway that Barr or Bortles/Carr are the most likely options at 11. Odds of a QB go up drastically with a trade back into the late teens. Ebron is still an outside option along with Gilbert. There's been reports out that the Titans really like Mosley too. I wouldn't throw him out as an option even at 11. If I had to bet, I'd put my money on Barr if they stay at 11 with Carr as a close second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I am still not convinced that they will take a high pick QB. Yes, they took a look at the QBs, but I also see the possibility that they didn't like any that they saw. Investing in a high round QB is a commitment, and if they are not truly convinced that a QB can become the franchise QB, then I can't imagine they will pick him, regardless of the situation with Jake. "Settling" for a QB gets you nowhere. They are much better off using that pick for another player instead. They have Jake for this season already anyway, and he is most likely gone next season, at which point they can draft a QB in next year's draft. Maybe that was what Wiz was referring to when he said wait till next year. My point is that the decision is all about their assessment of the QBs available in this draft, as opposed to absolutely having to replace Jake now. They have until next year's draft to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvgJoe Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I definitely think a QB is in play in Rd 1. IMO we have Carr and Bortles as the Top 2 Bridgewater could be a possibility too. We have paid so little attention to him that that could be a smokescreen. I like him a lot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Webster keeps saying that the first round pick may not start or play a lot immediately and that they have to look ahead to 2015. He's said that twice now since the weekend. This is the biggest giveaway that Barr or Bortles/Carr are the most likely options at 11. Odds of a QB go up drastically with a trade back into the late teens. Ebron is still an outside option along with Gilbert. There's been reports out that the Titans really like Mosley too. I wouldn't throw him out as an option even at 11. If I had to bet, I'd put my money on Barr if they stay at 11 with Carr as a close second. It does seem like they're almost bracing the fans for this possibility, of not seeing immediate rewards I mean, but would QB fit into that group? I don't know. Obviously Barr would because he has AA, KW, Morgan, and Phillips there but this could also apply to safety & they've had the two big guys in for visits as well as possibly OT if one were to slide. But a 1st round QB, especially at 11, I would think would be starting very early unless they held onto Locker & he somehow just looked too good to sit in camp, which is doubtful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierce2walker Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Meh, I wouldn't read too much into the "1st rounder might not start until 2015" business. You can make that argument for a lot of players/positions on the Titans. A 1st round pick at OLB, QB, OT, and CB all could possibly sit behind guys currently on the roster. The thing with the Titans is that we don't have many glaring holes, but we simply lack big time difference makers. We don't have many positions were there is literally nobody there who is remotely close to starting material. We also don't have many (if any) cornerstone guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzTitan Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 They clearly would like to take a QB in the 1st. But all these signs could just as easily point to a team who would love to get one, did all the homework and interviews to make it happen, but don't end up liking any option enough to actually do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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