Tennessee Titans: Why the Titans' Lack of Aggression in Free Agency is OK
So far, the Tennessee Titans haven't exactly made a splash in 2022 free agency. Most of their notable moves have dealt with in-house players: re-signing Harold Landry and Ben Jones, and releasing CB Janoris Jenkins. The only new players they've signed are special teamer A.J. Moore and swing tackle Jamarco Jones. Those aren't the type […]
So far, the Tennessee Titans haven't exactly made a splash in 2022 free agency.
Most of their notable moves have dealt with in-house players: re-signing Harold Landry and Ben Jones, and releasing CB Janoris Jenkins.
The only new players they've signed are special teamer A.J. Moore and swing tackle Jamarco Jones.
Those aren't the type of moves that get season ticket phone lines ringing off the hook. And that's A-OK.
The Titans, who won 12 games in 2021, are in a position, thanks to GM Jon Robinson's careful construction of the roster, where they don't have to be aggressive in free agency.
On offense, they have needs at tight end, wide receiver and the offensive line.
The latter two positions would be best addressed in the draft, though adding a cheap veteran receiver as they did with Josh Reynolds in 2021 wouldn't hurt. The Titans should add a capable, versatile tight-end, but not through a big-money, splash signing.
On defense, Tennessee really doesn't have any needs at all. The unit was superb throughout the 2021 season, and every starter will be back except Jenkins. Caleb Farley will take his spot in the starting lineup.
That's why the Titans don't need to take a swing-for-the-fences approach to free agency. That's why it's just fine that they haven't made any splash moves so far.
The Titans had multiple significant needs in 2021 when they dished out major funds for Denico Autry, Bud Dupree and Jenkins.
Things just aren't as dire this time around.
Additionally, the Titans don't have the cap space to spend frivolously and take fliers on players they aren't in love with.
If the Titans do fall in love with a top player who's still available, they could probably maneuver funds to make it work.
If they don't, though, that's alright. They're good enough as things stand.
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