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The Tennessee Titans may still be in the middle of a rebuild, but ESPN's latest trade value rankings suggest the franchise has assembled a valuable young core in the NFL.
In a recent breakdown of players worth first-round picks, ESPN senior NFL writer Bill Barnwell identified four Titans who carry that level of value. The players he included were quarterback Cam Ward, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, guard Peter Skoronski, and rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate.
The list offers a strong reminder that Tennessee's roster is no longer lacking foundational talent.
For years, the Titans were searching for cornerstone players around whom they could build. Barnwell's list suggests they may now have several, and that is a pleasant place to be. Cam Ward led the way, being worth two first-round picks.
That is significant for a quarterback entering only his second NFL season. With Brian Daboll now overseeing the offense and Tate (worth one first-round pick) joining the receiving corps, Tennessee is clearly betting on Ward becoming the long-term face of the franchise.
Jeffery Simmons was listed as being worth one first-round pick plus more, meaning his value would require more in return. The Titans signed him to a record-breaking contract extension this offseason, which stamps his worth as one of the top interior defensive linemen in the league.
Peter Skoronski's presence on the list is equally important, as he was listed as being worth one first-round pick. Quality offensive linemen are among the league's most valuable commodities, and Skoronski has developed into one of the Titans' most reliable players since being drafted in the first round. His contract extension is inevitable at this point.
This trade value list won't guarantee success, but Tennessee's rebuild could soon move from promising to dangerous if their young players continue to ascend to their perceived value.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: ESPN says Titans have four players worth first-round picks
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In a recent breakdown of players worth first-round picks, ESPN senior NFL writer Bill Barnwell identified four Titans who carry that level of value. The players he included were quarterback Cam Ward, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, guard Peter Skoronski, and rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate.
The list offers a strong reminder that Tennessee's roster is no longer lacking foundational talent.
The Titans are on the right track
For years, the Titans were searching for cornerstone players around whom they could build. Barnwell's list suggests they may now have several, and that is a pleasant place to be. Cam Ward led the way, being worth two first-round picks.
That is significant for a quarterback entering only his second NFL season. With Brian Daboll now overseeing the offense and Tate (worth one first-round pick) joining the receiving corps, Tennessee is clearly betting on Ward becoming the long-term face of the franchise.
Jeffery Simmons was listed as being worth one first-round pick plus more, meaning his value would require more in return. The Titans signed him to a record-breaking contract extension this offseason, which stamps his worth as one of the top interior defensive linemen in the league.
Peter Skoronski's presence on the list is equally important, as he was listed as being worth one first-round pick. Quality offensive linemen are among the league's most valuable commodities, and Skoronski has developed into one of the Titans' most reliable players since being drafted in the first round. His contract extension is inevitable at this point.
This trade value list won't guarantee success, but Tennessee's rebuild could soon move from promising to dangerous if their young players continue to ascend to their perceived value.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: ESPN says Titans have four players worth first-round picks
Continue reading...
