Our Titans draft class is an absolute head-scratcher, bless their hearts
Now look, I'm sitting here at Bongo Java, nursing a cold brew, and I gotta tell you, the air here in Germantown is thick with a mix of confusion and… well, hope, I suppose. The Tennessee Titans made some choices that have folks scratching their heads from here to the Cumberland River. Taking JC Latham at number seven overall? It felt like a swing, a big ol' swing, and not exactly the receiver a lot of Nashville was hollering for. Then we doubled down on the offensive line with two more big fellas, Mason McCormick and Beaux Limmer, later on. It's clear Ran Carthon and Coach Callahan are building a fortress up front, but it left some skill positions feeling a little neglected. We got ourselves a couple of defensive backs, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and James Williams, and a linebacker in Cedric Gray, but it wasn't the sexy draft some folks were hoping for.
What these picks do is tell us exactly where the Tennessee Titans see their foundation. They're trying to protect Will Levis and open up lanes for Tony Pollard, plain and simple. We needed help on that offensive line like a catfish needs water, and they certainly addressed that. They're banking on these big men making a difference, hoping it translates into a tougher, more physical brand of football. But I ain't gonna lie, walking through the Gulch yesterday, there was a quiet disappointment. It wasn't the "Music City Miracle or bust" kind of euphoria we've seen in years past. It felt more like a methodical, almost stoic approach to team building.
If I had to sum up this draft class in one word for the Tennessee Titans and the faithful fans of Nashville, it'd have to be: **Foundational**.
Tennessee stands tall, boys. Cody Ray, signing off from Music City.
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