Logan Ryan: Let him walk
Logan Ryan was undoubtedly one of the most important players on defense for the Titans in 2019, but the team may already have a replacement in Amani Hooker.
When the Titans drafted Hooker in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Robinson knew two things.
- Ryan was going to be a free agent after 2019.
- Hooker was an elite slot corner while with Iowa. He earned the highest slot coverage grade since 2016, per Pro Football Focus.
Hooker very well could have been drafted to be Ryan’s heir-apparent.
If that’s the case, the Titans’ GM can avoid paying the veteran corner a salary that could go north of the $10 million annually he received in his last contract, as the demand for quality corners around the NFL will likely drive up the price.
With the money saved from Ryan, the Titans will be in a better position to make a big splash and bring in a pass-rusher via free agency.