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CSC Community Mock Draft: The Tennessee Titans Select...

This pick and analysis was written by CSC member Friar Bob. Thank you for your participation!

 

With the thirtieth pick in the Canal Street Chronicles community mock draft, the Tennessee Titans select...

Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers

When you look at their situation, the Titans seem at the same time rather close to both a potential Super Bowl and a potential top 10 pick. With over half its DL in a contract year and little depth at LB or CB, their rather dominant defense of last year might be a far more fragile edifice than it appears. On the other hand, if it can hold up for just one more year and they can fix their nearly-dead-last passing offense, they could make a LOT of noise very easily.

While recent Titans drafts make you wonder if they aren't yet aware the forward pass is legal, their greatest need truly is a good, strong, BIG receiver. They've tried developing late-round WRs for years and have little to show for it. Last year's leading receiver Justin Gage wasn't healthy the whole year and only caught 34 for 651, plus he's not a particularly big guy. Last year's 3rd down safety valve Brandon Jones was lost in FA to San Fran, and even he only caught 41 for 449. This actually makes him their biggest loss in FA this year. Haynesworth is a beast but he also was hurt often enough (and they didn't fall apart when that happened) that they know they can live without him.

They did pick up Nate Washington but previously he was the 3rd receiver who despite playing with supposedly "average" receivers and a supposedly "elite" QB still only caught 40 for 631. And he's a fairly small guy so he's not your ideal #2 receiver. He's their new deep threat, which they did need, but they still need a possession receiver who can also help block on running plays and also has a chance of going up for (and coming down with) the jump ball in the end zone. While Britt doesn't have the best hands concentration on the catch can be taught. Height cannot. And the fact that he was still productive in college against rolled coverage even with an inconsistent QB (which ought to make Vince Young feel a touch happier during whatever playing time he manages to earn) is also a major plus.

Rivals.com has this to say of Kenny Britt:


The Good: A tall, well-built receiver who shows good foot speed and coordination in and out of his breaks for his size. Does a nice job using his body to shield defenders and loves to attack the ball downfield. Has a good burst out of his stance and gets on defenders quickly. Is physical after the catch and tough for corners to bring down. A willing, strong blocker who exhibits good hands on all levels of the field.


The Bad: He isn't the most natural of receivers and still lets the ball get into his body. Isn't as physical as you'd like in jump-ball situations. Lacks the speed and explosion down the field to consistently separate deep.

 

The Arizona Cardinals are now on the clock...

 

Current Mock Draft 

Pick Team Player Position College CSC Member
#1 Detroit Lions Jason Smith OT Baylor MT_Always
#2 St. Louis Rams Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech DeuceisLoose926
#3 Kansas City Chiefs Aaron Curry LB Wake Forest Satchmo26
#4 Seattle Seahawks Eugene Monroe OT Virginia MobileSaint
#5 Cleveland Browns Brian Orakpo DE Texas YESSaints
#6 Cincinnati Bengals B.J. Raji DT Boston College FriarBob
#7 Oakland Raiders Michael Oher OT Ole Miss Big and Easy
#8 Jacksonville Jaguars Percy Harvin WR University of Florida Drunk Monkey
#9 Green Bay Packers Everette Brown DE Florida State Sean McG
#10 San Francisco 49ers Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri Steve the fan
#11 Buffalo Bills Aaron Maybin DE Penn State BlackandGold4ever 

#12 Denver Broncos Matthew Stafford QB Georgia Hustl504
#13 Washington Redskins Andre Smith OT Alabama natde1016
#14 New Orleans Saints Brian Cushing LB USC Saintsational
#15 Houston Texans Chris Wells RB Ohio State

diesel0722

#16 San Diego Chargers Rey Maualuga LB USC

Walter FTW

#17 NY Jets Mark Sanchez QB USC

MobileSaint

#18 Denver Broncos Tyson Jackson DE LSU

SaintsDynasty

#19 Tampa Bay Bucaneers Peria Jerry DT Ole Miss

Steve the fan

#20 Detroit Lions Josh Freeman QB Kansas State

SaintsDynasty

#21 Philadelphia Eagles Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia

MtnExile

#22 Minnesota Vikings Eben Britton OT Arizona

SaintsDynasty

#23 New England Patriots Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio State

Hustl504

#24 Atlanta Falcons Clint Sintim
LB Virginia

Dave the Falconer

#25 Miami Dolphins
Clay Matthews LB USC

jful

#26 Baltimore Ravens Hakeem Nicks WR North Carolina

Satchmo26

#27 Indianapolis Colts Evander Hood DT Missouri

Walter FTW

#28 Buffalo Bills Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State

MtnExile


#29 New York GIants Darrius Heyward-Bey WR Maryland

SirSaint


#30 Tennessee Titans Kenny Britt WR Rutgers

FriarBob


#31 Arizona Cardinals -- -- --

Drunk Monkeys


 

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talk about boom or bust

Too risky for me. I’d take Robiskie.

NFL.com:

Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State: The former Buckeye has ascended up the charts after surprising scouts with his speed and athleticism during workouts. While the strength of his game is his route-running ability and ball skills, he possesses enough explosiveness to make plays down the field. With a combination of skills that are hallmarks of No. 1-type receivers, Robiskie has moved up and is in consideration at the bottom of the first round.

"The best hope for David to make the final roster is for the Saints to select players at other positions in the draft."- Jeff Duncan, T-Pic 4/8/09

by stujo4 on Apr 23, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, maybe...

…except at 6-3 / 199 he’s smaller than Justin Gage and barely any bigger than Washington. I think they need somebody bigger. Plus they need somebody who can block on running plays, and Robiskie isn’t noted as such at least.

Then again, I wouldn’t call Robiskie a bad choice. Blocking skills can be taught and weight can sometimes be added.

by FriarBob on Apr 23, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you.

Steal right here. I can’t believe Nicks and Bey were taken before him. Destined to be a STUD.

by SaintsDynasty on Apr 23, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bey I can see. He’s noted for speed and that’s what NY is expected to crave. Nicks not so sure.

by FriarBob on Apr 23, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had to laugh when I saw that they actually did pick who I called for. It was nice. :)

by FriarBob on Apr 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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