— Jesse P. Smith has one year left on his four-year rookie contract, Jesse. Smith becomes the fifth member of … Is Big Ben back in Pittsburgh?
That’s a good idea, one I will likely address at some point.
As for the quarterback market, I still think a lot of it is still to be determined. I thought he had a very good bounce-back year in 2019, especially in the running game, which will likely be a staple of the Titans’ offense for years to come.
Is Cam Newton back in Carolina? I think Tannehill’s 13-game sample size was long enough to show that he wasn’t a fluke performer, so the Titans should take the plunge with the 31-year-old.I think adding a quality edge-rusher has to be at the top of the priority list, Peter, whether it’s via free agency or the draft. Will the Raiders move on from Derek Carr?
But that might not be possible, especially if the Titans want to save some money for a pass-rushing threat.
Smith also made sure to mention that he and Tannehill aren’t doing anything illegal in their meetups.It remains to be seen if the Titans will try to extend Smith prior to the start of the season, but if not he could be in for a sizable payday in 2021 if he has the kind of big season we expect him to.Like us on Facebook to see similar storiesSmith has big shoes to fill now that Walker is gone, but if last season was any indication, he should be just fine.For now, Smith isn’t thinking about being in a contract year and is just focused on playing football and trying to help the Titans win a Super Bowl.Smith was very complimentary of Walker and explained how the veteran helped him develop while the pair played together.He also acknowledged that he’s the main man at tight end now that Walker is no longer with the team after being cut earlier this offseason.
But if I could pick one, I’d lean toward Tannehill. Tennessee Titans tight end and 2017 third-round pick Jonnu Smith is entering a contract year in 2020, as it's the fourth and final year of his rookie deal. But that was two years ago. We know, for instance, that teams such as Indy and the L.A. Chargers — playoff-caliber teams — will likely be looking for an experienced starter. But the status of other teams is cloudier. The primary reason is I think quarterback is the most important position on the field, and as the Titans can attest, it’s awfully hard to win consistently without an above-average talent at the position. It will be interesting to see how these and other scenarios play out.Just my opinion, but I don’t see it happening. He’s still a big part of the defense. My feeling is that it would be harder to find a plug-and-play right tackle than it would a cornerback.
They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. In the first six games of the season, Smith caught six passes for 97 yards and zero touchdowns. In the final 10 games of the regular season, Smith caught 29 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns. On a side note, it’s been over a decade since Ryan served as just a defensive coordinator. Far from it. Getting the Titans’ current starting offensive line locked up long term would be a big step for the team.Those concerns were the main themes of interest for this week’s mailbag, but we also addressed plenty of other offseason topics. He added six playoff catches for 58 yards and a memorable touchdown.I think the Titans can and should get both players under contract for next season, Scott. If it comes down to just one, I lean toward Conklin. Some of the bigger pending free agents at the position include Jacksonville’s Yannick Ngakoue, Seattle’s Jadeveon Clowney, the Rams’ Dante Fowler, Minnesota’s Everson Griffen, Tampa Bay’s Shaq Barrett and Dallas’ Robert Quinn.Will quarterback Ryan Tannehill be re-signed?
As an afterthought, cutting Casey would cost $3.2 million, far too much dead money in my opinion for a player who just earned a fifth straight trip to the Pro Bowl.Don’t think the Titans ever addressed the specifics of his injury.