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The Tennessee Titans have the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The quarterback position is a huge area of opportunity for the Titans, and while Miami quarterback Cam Ward seems like the obvious choice at number one, he might not be the best player for that role in Tennessee. The Athletic's Scott Dochterman believes the Titans should trade a fourth-round pick to Atlanta for Kirk Cousins.
"Forcing a quarterback at No. 1 overall can get messy, especially if there is no clear consensus. When it comes to quarterback, team officials often set aside their drafting principles and target needs — and it appears that Tennessee is on that path. That approach tends to result in drafting quarterbacks who rarely make Pro Bowls, such as Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray. Ward is in that territory right now," Dochterman writes.
"If I’m new Titans general manager Mike Borganzi [sic], I’m trading a fourth-rounder to Atlanta for Kirk Cousins. According to Spotrac, the Titans have the fourth-most cap space in the league, and Cousins has the potential to hold serve for a year. Then, I’d try my best to trade down. If nothing came of it, I’d draft Carter No. 1. The Titans gave up the sixth-most rushing yards last season and had the third-fewest sacks. Carter is a day-one starter who would help in both areas. After that, I’d draft QBs Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, or Jaxson Dart in Round 2 and eye potential 2026 prospects."
When you have the top pick in the draft, it can be very easy to overlook a player that's a good fit for the team for a player who is a better player. But being a better player doesn't mean that player will work well with a team, which is why the fit matters every bit as much as the talent. Cam Ward is definitely the top quarterback in this draft class, and no one can take that away from him. But is he the best player? Is he even the best fit for Tennessee? Only Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker know the answer to that.
Dochterman is definitely onto something here. The Titans failed to address their quarterback situation ahead of the draft, and it feels like Ward is a consolation prize rather than the guy they truly want to lead this team. What they do on draft night next week will set the tone for the entire 2025 season.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Is Cam Ward really the best option for the Titans?
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"Forcing a quarterback at No. 1 overall can get messy, especially if there is no clear consensus. When it comes to quarterback, team officials often set aside their drafting principles and target needs — and it appears that Tennessee is on that path. That approach tends to result in drafting quarterbacks who rarely make Pro Bowls, such as Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray. Ward is in that territory right now," Dochterman writes.
"If I’m new Titans general manager Mike Borganzi [sic], I’m trading a fourth-rounder to Atlanta for Kirk Cousins. According to Spotrac, the Titans have the fourth-most cap space in the league, and Cousins has the potential to hold serve for a year. Then, I’d try my best to trade down. If nothing came of it, I’d draft Carter No. 1. The Titans gave up the sixth-most rushing yards last season and had the third-fewest sacks. Carter is a day-one starter who would help in both areas. After that, I’d draft QBs Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, or Jaxson Dart in Round 2 and eye potential 2026 prospects."
When you have the top pick in the draft, it can be very easy to overlook a player that's a good fit for the team for a player who is a better player. But being a better player doesn't mean that player will work well with a team, which is why the fit matters every bit as much as the talent. Cam Ward is definitely the top quarterback in this draft class, and no one can take that away from him. But is he the best player? Is he even the best fit for Tennessee? Only Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker know the answer to that.
Dochterman is definitely onto something here. The Titans failed to address their quarterback situation ahead of the draft, and it feels like Ward is a consolation prize rather than the guy they truly want to lead this team. What they do on draft night next week will set the tone for the entire 2025 season.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Is Cam Ward really the best option for the Titans?
Continue reading...
