A truly blockbuster NFL trade went down this morning, and we’re continuing to cover all the Julio Jones fallout. Most recently, Titans GM Jon Robinson spoke to the media to address his team’s new shiny acquisition. The following nuggets come courtesy of Jim Wyatt of the team’s official site on Twitter.
Interestingly, Robinson revealed the Titans have been in pursuit of the former Falcons star for a while. Robinson said Tennessee had been going back and forth with Atlanta for a few weeks, but things really picked up yesterday.
It sounds like some financial shuffling is about to take place, as Robinson said the Titans plan to restructure a contract or contracts to fit Jones’ big deal on their books.
Robinson emphasized that he spoke to current players on the team, and they were all enthusiastic about the prospect of adding Jones. He also added that he consulted with Nick Saban, Jones’ college coach at Alabama, who spoke very highly of him.
For Titans fans wondering about other potential additions to the offense, Robinson said the team is continuing to monitor the tight end market after losing Jonnu Smith in free agency.
After letting Smith and Corey Davis walk, it initially looked like Tennessee was going to have a pretty underwhelming group of pass-catchers outside of A.J. Brown, but Ryan Tannehill can’t complain anymore.
Will they be able to create enough room to also sign a tight end (or trade for one).
Who said they were trying to get a tight end?
Nm missed that.
I wonder if they’ll trade for Ertz.
Would not be a terrible move. Ertz is worth a 6th. Maybe a 4th if they also got a 6th with Ertz.
Take Engram, please.
All NFC East TEs on a bus to Nashville?
I watched the Baltimore playoff game. The offense strategy was run Henry and try a pass or two. Even after it was clear Henry wasn’t going anywhere, it was still handoff. Worth the risk, in my opinion.
This has the potential to be a great addition. Combined with AJ Brown and that solid running game, the O could be awesome. The issue Robinson never seems to address is their lack of a pass rush. That’s the element that will change that team’s fortunes.
The guy has been in the league 4eva and they are consulting Nick Saban?
Saban is all about the BBC
Thought the same thing, how random?
Ten years in the league, seven pro bowls, and two first team all pro…. Hey Nick what’s your thought? Maybe a second rounder?
Anyone who has been paying attention could see that the Titans were an also-ran candidate for 2021, thus this move elevated their stock to contender status. Jones is perhaps on the downward side of his career, but he is still better than the stiffs the Titans were planning to start.
Titans were 11-5 and won their division last year. Also-ran? They were already legit contenders.
I agree on everything else, though. Titans scored the 4th most points in the league last year and this should keep them in that echelon.
looks like sam wise gamgee from lord of the rings got a job in the nfl.
LOL…just saw the picture; spot on!