The Tennessee Titans don’t exactly have a ton of tweaks to make ahead of the 2020 season, which was clear to see as the team came up just one game short of playing in Super Bowl LIV.
But there are still some small things to improve upon that can be addressed both in free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft.
And in the first round of the latter, Touchdown Wire’s Mark Schofield has the Titans taking Wisconsin outside linebacker Zack Baun to fill their need for a pass-rusher.
“They (the Titans) do have some decisions to make, and recent reports are that they will use the franchise tag on running back Derrick Henry and let Ryan Tannehill test free agency, according to reporting from Matthew Berry of ESPN, citing a Titans’ insider,” he wrote.
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“If they do not use the tag on Henry, then running back would be a need, and Jonathan Taylor from Wisconsin would be a smart pick at this spot in the draft. Assuming that both Henry and Tannehill are back, they could go elsewhere with this pick. Zack Baun, the Wisconsin outside linebacker, makes a good bit of sense for the Titans. He is a very versatile player that the Badgers left on the field for all three downs, and used as a pass rusher off the edge in a three-point stance as well as more of an overhang defender in space. He has the athleticism to run with tight ends, but the motor to get after the passer. He could really help this defense up front.”
The Titans’ defense in general will be interesting to watch, as head coach Mike Vrabel is expected to be heavily involved after the departure of former defensive coordinator Dean Pees.
Whether or not the Titans choose to add Baun to the mix remains to be seen, but there’s no question that he brings a lot of potential to the table.
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