Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson has made it clear multiple times this offseason that Ryan Tannehill will be the franchise's quarterback in 2022.

But what about beyond 2022?

Tannehill, after all, turns 34 this summer. At some point, the Titans have to start preparing for their future at the position.

Could that preparation start at the 2022 NFL Draft?

Robinson didn't rule it out on Wednesday during an appearance on 104.5 The Zone's "The Buck Reising Show".

"I think we're always looking to add players to the team that we think, either from a developmental role can help the football team [or] from a depth role can help the football team," said Robinson in response to a question about taking a quarterback in the draft.

Robinson coupled his response with a quick defense of Tannehill.

"Ryan has made a bunch of great throws for us, he's played a lot of good football for us," said Robinson.

"Unfortunately, he had a bad game or two last year and that sticks with you — especially when it's the last game of the year. He knows he's got to be better. I know he's going to work his tail off to be better and improve just like all of our players are."

"I think that position (quarterback), you're always looking at that position because it's such an important position — maybe the most important position on the football team," added Robinson.

The Titans don't really have a choice but to roll with Tannehill in 2022, thanks to his massive dead cap hit ($57.4 million). But it sounds like Robinson is open to taking a flier on a quarterback that can be developed behind Tannehill.

Ultimately, 2022 is a make-or-break season for Tannehill. If he doesn't perform when it counts next season, the Titans can release him and face a dead cap hit of $18.8 million, which is much more manageable than $57.4 million.

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