WalterFootball.com - Detailed NFL Mock Drafts, Player Prospect Rankings, and One of the Largest Mock Draft Databases on the Web

2013 NFL Offseason: Tennessee Titans

Draft Grades, Season Previews, Team Needs, Free Agents

Tennessee Titans (Last Year: 6-10)

2013 NFL Draft Grade: A-

Please note that the overall grade is not an average of all the individual grades. Other things are taken into account like team needs and goals.

Goals Entering the 2013 NFL Draft: Tennessee isn't going anywhere with Jake Locker, but this front office will be forced to stick with him for one more year. Adding some help around Locker at receiver, tight end and guard will help a bit, but it ultimately won't matter. Meanwhile, the defense is in shambles, so something must be done about that.

2013 NFL Draft Accomplishments: There are no more excuses for Jake Locker. The front office signed Andy Levtire in free agency and then drafted Chance Warmack and Brian Schwenke to completely bolster the offensive line. Justin Hunter, meanwhile, offers an upgrade at receiver. The Titans have done a tremendous job of placing talent around Locker. It's all on him now.

Tennessee's defense figures to be better as well. Blidi Wreh-Wilson was a steal in the third round, and he could start sometime soon. Zaviar Gooden gives the Titans some injury insurance at linebacker - something they didn't have last year. Lavar Edwards provides needed depth at defensive end.

I'm a big fan of what general manager Ruston Webster was able to accomplish this weekend. The issue, of course, remains Locker. If he can mature and cut down on his mistakes, Tennessee can compete for a playoff spot. I'm not too confident in that, however. If Locker stinks again, Webster could be fired - which would be a shame considering what he was able to accomplish in the 2013 NFL Draft.

2013 NFL Draft Individual Grades:

10. Chance Warmack, G, Alabama: C Grade
It's one thing to draft Jonathan Cooper in the top 10 because he can play center as well as guard. It's another to go with Chance Warmack, who can't be anywhere but guard. Once again, this is way too early to select a guard, but I'm not giving the Titans as poor of a grade as the Cardinals because they didn't have much of a choice. The front office needed to do something to help Jake Locker and Chris Johnson in order to keep their jobs, and Warmack is the best offensive talent on the board. It would have been nice if Tennessee could have traded down, but that may not have been possible.

Follow @walterfootball for updates.

34. Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee: A- Grade
I love this move, as Tennessee surrendered a 2014 third-rounder to move here. Justin Hunter should have been taken in the first round. He's unbelievably athletic and has tremendous upside. The Titans had to find some weapons for Jake Locker because if he doesn't succeed, the coaching staff and front office will be fired.

70. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut: A Grade
There was some talk that Blidi Wreh-Wilson could sneak into the end of the first round, so you have to love the value here. The Titans were said to consider Dee Milliner at No. 10, but Wreh-Wilson isn't a bad consolation prize, as he will help fill a huge need at cornerback.

97. Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri: B Grade
The Titans had to find some linebacker depth, and they're getting a pretty good talent in Zaviar Gooden. I had Gooden around this range - in fact, I mocked him to Tennessee's early fourth-rounder for weeks - so I like this pick.

107. Brian Schwenke, C/G, California: A- Grade
The Titans continue to bolster the interior of their offensive line, turning last year's glaring weakness into a strength. I like Brian Schwenke a lot and feel like he should have gone a round earlier.

142. Lavar Edwards, DE, LSU: B Grade
Tennessee had very little depth at defensive end going into the 2013 NFL Draft, so this pick makes sense from a needs standpoint. Lavar Edwards is also in the right range as a fifth-round prospect.

202. Khalid Wooten, CB, Nevada: B Grade
No surprise that the Titans drafted a second cornerback because their pass defense was so woeful last year. They liked Wooten, which is why I mocked him to Tennessee in the seventh round.

248. Daimion Stafford, S, Nebraska: B Grade
I expected the Titans to draft a safety earlier, but better late than never. Daimion Stafford fits the range, so this is a solid choice.

*** 2013 NFL TEAM NEEDS BELOW COMMENT BOARD ***

titansfan020297 05-17-2013 09:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.49 (total posts: 1)

I honestly think Blidi Wreh-Wilson will become an amazing corner for the titans he fits what they want to do with the defense in terms of getting taller in the secondary for more man-to-man coverage. im stoked we got him. Dont be surprised if this goes down as one of the best titan drafts in awhile.

Walt, just some guy behind a desk 04-30-2013 07:26 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.173 (total posts: 1)

NO WAY!!! HOLY CRAP! EVERYONE, WALT CAN SEE THE FUTURE! ALL HAIL NOSTRADAMUS WALT!

"Tennessee isn't going anywhere with Jake Locker, but this front office will be forced to stick with him for one more year."

Pffffffffffff

nighthawk 04-29-2013 04:47 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.28 (total posts: 1)

You guys at one time mocked Warmack here at 10th and praised the front office for valuing him that high. Now it's a C grade? As with Arizona, I think they made the right move.

B 04-29-2013 01:03 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.234 (total posts: 1)

119

I'm sorry, but to say the Titans aren't going anywhere with Jake Locker is ignorant. He played the majority of last season with a separated shoulder, had a horrible offensive line, had no help from the running game, and had a group of receivers who dropped so many passes, you'd think they saturated their gloves with melted butter before every game. What more do you want from him? Give him another year, and stop with all of this hate.

Secondly, as "Bruce Matthews" below stated, it's just very lazy to give Warmack a C grade just because you don't believe that a guard should be taken first round. Guard is the Titans' biggest need, and to say it was a C grade pick just because he can only play guard is actually very short-sighted and ignorant.

The Titans were eying Warmack regardless of whoever else was there, so the notion that Dee Milliner was being considered is also false.

Bruce Mathews 04-29-2013 01:17 am xxx.xxx.xxx41.3 (total posts: 2)

Your first line was about Johnathon Cooper. That's not the player they drafted. That is also inexcusable.

Bruce Mathews 04-29-2013 01:15 am xxx.xxx.xxx41.3 (total posts: 2)

Giving Warmack a C grade because he's a guard is a horrible excuse for lazy journalism.

If you have something to actually say about the player say it.

OH WAIT

you can't because he is probably the best prospect in the entire draft. I'll bookmark this page so that when Warmack is a 10 time pro bowler you can laugh at your own idiocy, or more likely, cry yourself to sleep.

Laid Dogg 04-28-2013 05:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.172 (total posts: 1)

I love what the Titans did in the draft this year & in free agency!!! It's going to be a great year to be a Titans fan!!! Playoff bound!!!

pacman 04-28-2013 04:57 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.74 (total posts: 1)

Man, did locker take your girl or something? What's up with the serious hate on him? He's a 2nd yr player that got hurt in like his 2nd gm. Bad offensive line and the WRs didnt exactly help him. Give him at least a full season of starts, Jeez

@@JFalk 04-28-2013 03:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.202 (total posts: 1)

I believe it's called a 10 set, 1 RB, 0 TE, and 4 WR's.

@JFalk 04-28-2013 01:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.56 (total posts: 1)

"How is the opposing team going to guard Hunter, Britt, Wright, Washington and CJ?"

The most impressive thing will be how you managed to get all those players on the field at one time! You putting one of them at TE?

You don't know what month it is?! 04-28-2013 10:20 am xxx.xxx.xxx.150 (total posts: 1)

Yo September. No Titans' fan who knew what they were talking about wanted to keep Cook. He didn't fit what we were doing and was maddeningly inconsistent yo. Plus the whole whining about wanting to be tagged a WR really rubbed the fans wrong. See ya Cook! Have fun with Fish and the 8-8 crew! PEACE

Is it September!? 04-28-2013 12:35 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.81 (total posts: 1)

148

247

Yo Real Deal. Barret Jones is a Ram! Steal. Go Rams! Thanks for Jared Cook peace.

Real Deal 04-27-2013 11:46 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.44 (total posts: 1)

You might have been able to trade down and not take Chance...and pick up a good guard. BUT good guard who does the job, or a dominant guard that blows up d linemen. Hmmm, your C is a reflection of your knowledge of the game. We needed that. And maybe a 5 or 6th round pick up of a player like Barrett Jones will solidify the need you mention. Versatile. Barrett is versatile Biggest Award in two years in two positions. But he is good....not dominant. What a pair that would be, having already played multiple years in a NFL style system. Warmack/Jones-that is the side I am running through!!

Sauce Boss 04-27-2013 10:12 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.41 (total posts: 1)

I give the Titans an A for these current picks because they all filled a need that will definitely help them become a force to be reckoned with. A+ if they draft Okafor(or any pass-rusher will do) in the 4th, CB/S in the 5th, underrated lineman depth in the 6th and 7th. I still don't why people were mocking DT in the first round and I never saw it on WalterFootball which is why I respect this mock above all others although I don't always see eye to eye i.e Warmack grade. BTW you must be smoking crack if you think we're picking a QB anywhere above the 7th round, who the hell do you think we are? The Jets?!! Poor Geno.

cj's gold teeth 04-27-2013 09:47 am xxx.xxx.xxx.234 (total posts: 1)

Look at how much $ tenn has tied up in the backfield and you'll see why they took warmack. I love the pick as well as Hunter in 2nd. Someone wrote they should have grabbed Amerson, well go back and look at film of first game of the year when Hunter made Amerson his b!tch. Will be as good as Britt without the baggage. Other picks address needs so I'm loving this draft so far.

Pages: 12 3 4 ...11 12

Season Summary:
The Titans suffered a ridiculous six losses of 21 points or more. After one of those ugly blowouts, owner Bud Adams threatened everyone's job. Well, barely anyone was let go. Mike Munchak and Jake Locker will continue to be Tennessee's coaching-quarterbacking tandem in 2013, which won't exactly excite the fan base.

Offseason Moves:

Titans sign RB Jalen Parmele

Titans waive RB Jamie Harper

Chiefs sign ILB Zac Diles

Chargers sign DE/DT Jarius Wynn

Jaguars sign DT Sen'Derrick Marks

Titans sign WR Kevin Walter

Titans sign G Chris Spencer

Titans sign DT Ropati Pitoitua

Titans sign S Bernard Pollard

Titans sign C/G/OT Rob Turner

Colts sign QB Matt Hasselbeck

Titans sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

Titans cut QB Matt Hasselbeck

Titans re-sign KR Darius Reynaud

Titans sign DT Sammie Lee Hill

Titans sign RB Shonn Greene

Titans sign ILB Moise Fokou

Titans sign G Andy Levitre

Titans re-sign FB Quinn Johnson

Titans cut G Mitch Petrus

Titans cut S Jordan Babineaux

Rams sign TE Jared Cook

Titans sign TE Delanie Walker

Titans announce retirement of G Steve Hutchinson

Titans tender C Fernando Velasco

Titans re-sign K Rob Bironas

Titans sign S George Wilson

Team Needs:

Two Safeties: Tennessee could not stop the pass in 2012. A big part of the reason was the play of safeties Michael Griffin and Jordan Babineaux. The front office has a five-day window after the Super Bowl to release Griffin before it has to pay him $4.5 million in 2013. If the Titans don't give him another chance, they'll have to find two new safeties. Signed George Wilson and Bernard Pollard
Two Guards: Chris Johnson needs better blocking in front of him to truly return to CJ2K form. Left guard Steve Hutchinson was a disappointment in 2012 (he retired in March), while Leroy Harris is a sub-par lineman heading for free agency. Signed Andy Levitre and Rob Turner
Cornerback: Another reason the Titans couldn't stop the pass was because they had no cornerback depth. Plus, Alterraun Verner will be a free agent next spring. DeMarcus Milliner could be Tennessee's choice at No. 10 overall this April.
Center: Speaking of the interior of the offensive line, Fernando Velasco must be retained after a surprisingly solid 2012 campaign. Tendered Fernando Velasco; signed Chris Spencer
Running Back: Chris Johnson is doing nothing but dancing around the line of scrimmage, looking for holes that aren't there. He did this in his 2,000-yard season, but two things have changed: 1) he no longer has the blocking and 2) he doesn't possess the same type of explosion. Signed Shonn Greene and Jalen Parmele
Quarterback: Jake Locker has shown nothing to indicate that he can become a franchise quarterback. The Titans will give him at least one more year to prove himself, but they need to bring in some competition. Signed Ryan Fitzpatrick
Defensive End: Kamerion Wimbley and Derrick Morgan both performed well this past season, but there's no depth behind them. An early draft pick could be used to remedy this.
Tight End: Jared Cook is about to hit the free-agent market, but he never lived up to potential. Giving Jake Locker a reliable intermediate target can only help him. Signed Delanie Walker
Fullback: Quinn Johnson is a free agent, but he should probably be upgraded anyway. Re-signed Quinn Johnson
Kicker: Rob Bironas will be a free agent in March. Re-signed Rob Bironas
Linebacker: Some depth is needed here with Gerald McRath, Will Witherspoon and Zac Diles heading for free agency. Signed Moise Fokou

2013 NFL Free Agent Signings:

Andy Levitre, G, Bills. Age: 27.
Signed with Titans (6 years, $46.8 million)

Andy Levitre is a stud guard who excels in pass protection. He also showed off his versatility, playing decently at left tackle in some games in 2011.
Bernard Pollard, S, Ravens. Age: 28.
Signed with Titans (1 year)

Bernard Pollard isn't particularly good in coverage, but he's awesome in run support and has a knack for knocking out opposing players - especially if they happen to be New England Patriots.
George Wilson, S, Bills. Age: 32.
Signed with Titans

George Wilson has been an underrated safety for the Bills over the years. He played well this past season, but was deemed expendable when he suffered a neck injury and 2011 fourth-rounder Da'Norris Searcy played well in his place.
Delanie Walker, TE, 49ers. Age: 29.
Signed with Titans

Delanie Walker doesn't play a big part as a receiving tight end, but he's a tremendous blocker.
Sammie Lee Hill, DT, Lions. Age: 26.
Signed with Titans (3 years, $11.4 million)

Sammie Lee Hill could start for some teams, as he does a decent job of pressuring the quarterback. He just hasn't had much of a chance in Detroit because he's been behind Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley and Corey Williams on the depth chart.
Shonn Greene, RB, Jets. Age: 28.
Signed with Titans (3 years, $10 million)

Shonn Greene is just your typical Big Ten plodder. He's just an average starter, but given all of the talent running backs in the NFL at the moment, he should be a backup.
Ropati Pitoitua (RFA), DE/DT, Chiefs. Age: 28.
Signed with Titans

Ropati Pitoitua has served as a solid rotational defensive lineman for the Chiefs. He's solid in run support and tallied two sacks in a game against the Chargers.
Jalen Parmele, RB, Jaguars. Age: 26.
Signed with Titans

Jalen Parmele didn't look half-bad in two brief stints against the Texans and Titans, rushing for a combined 125 yards on 32 carries. Unfortunately, he tore his groin in the latter contest, so we haven't seen much of him.
Rob Turner, C/G/OT, Rams. Age: 29.
Signed with Titans

Rob Turner had a decent 2012 campaign for the Rams. He played center and guard, and he's capable of lining up at right tackle as well.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Bills. Age: 30.
Signed with Titans (2 years)

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for a career-high 3,832 yards in 2011 and maintained a 23-16 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2012. Those numbers look solid, but Fitzpatrick is more of a very good backup or just a spot starter. His weak arm should prevent him from landing another starting gig.
Chris Spencer, C, Bears. Age: 31. -- Signed with Titans (1 year)
Kevin Walter, WR, Texans. Age: 32. -- Signed with Titans
Moise Fokou, ILB, Colts. Age: 28. -- Signed with Titans

Tennessee Titans Free Agents:

Salary Cap: TBA.

Rob Bironas, K, Titans. Age: 35.
Re-signed with Titans (2 years, $6.6 million)

Rob Bironas connected on 24-of-30 attempts in 2012 - the first time he didn't drill at least 84.4 percent of his kicks since 2007. He'll likely rebound; he hit 6-of-7 tries from 50-plus in 2011.
Fernando Velasco, C, Titans. Age: 28.
Tendered by Titans (2nd round)

Fernando Velasco seemingly came out of nowhere to be a very effective center for the Titans in 2012. He also played some left guard.
Jared Cook, TE, Titans. Age: 26.
Signed with Rams (5 years)

Jared Cook has tons of potential, but has never developed. He hauled in 49 receptions for 759 yards in 2011, but regressed this past season. That could be blamed on poor quarterbacking though, so some team should take a chance on him.
Darius Reynaud, KR, Titans. Age: 28.
Re-signed with Titans (1 year)

Darius Reynaud scored three special-teams touchdowns this year - two in one game against the Jaguars.
SenDerrick Marks, DT, Titans. Age: 26.
Signed with Jaguars (1 year)

SenDerrick Marks isn't particularly good at anything, but he's not really bad at anything either. He's a serviceable spot starter.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Titans. Age: 38.
Signed with Colts (2 years)

Matt Hasselbeck's days as a starter are long gone, but he proved that he can still be a very capable backup. He threw seven touchdowns to five interceptions in eight games last season.
Deuce Lutui, G, Titans. Age: 30.
Leroy Harris, G, Titans. Age: 29.
Gerald McRath, OLB, Titans. Age: 27.
Leger Douzable, DT, Titans. Age: 28.
Kevin Matthews (RFA), C/G, Titans. Age: 26.
Jordan Babineaux, S, Titans. Age: 31.
Javon Ringer, RB, Titans. Age: 26.
Ryan Mouton, CB, Titans. Age: 26.
Quinn Johnson, FB, Titans. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Titans
Will Witherspoon, OLB, Titans. Age: 33.
Jarius Wynn, DE, Titans. Age: 27. -- Signed with Chargers
Zac Diles, ILB, Titans. Age: 28. -- Signed with Chiefs
Keyunta Dawson, DE, Titans. Age: 27.
Kyle DeVan, G, Titans. Age: 28.
Dave Ball, DE, Titans. Age: 33.
Mitch Petrus, G, Titans. Age: 26.

2013 NFL Free Agent Positions:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K/P | FA Grades

2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 21

2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21

Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20

2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3

NFL Picks - Feb. 3

2013 NFL Offseason: Tennessee Titans Draft Grades, Season Previews, Team Needs, Free Agents