Coming off a big win, the Tennessee Titans (2-6) will be back on the field Sunday when they face the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) in Week 9 action.
That, of course, provides those of us here at Titans Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Chargers’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades.
The Titans still have issues and could use an infusion of talent at many positions. Coming off an overtime win against the New England Patriots, the team finally overcame second-half implosions to pull out a win.
The Chargers are a physical and tough football team and will be returning home after traveling to the East Coast for an impressive 27-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Their offense is starting to gel and their defense is opportunistic.
This debate came down to two players that would make a ton of sense for the Titans: Offensive tackle Joe Alt and quarterback Justin Herbert.
While Tennessee does have a hole at right tackle and Alt would be a huge upgrade and fill that spot for a long time, solving the quarterback situation for the long term is more of a priority.
Herbert would instantly upgrade the quarterback position for now and in the future. The fifth-year quarterback is big, strong, and athletic. Yes, his statistics are down a bit in 2024 with the Chargers’ run-first approach, but Herbert is elite. He has completed 65 percent of his passes (145-of-223) for 1,715 yards, 10 touchdowns, and one interception on the season, numbers that dwarf everything the Titans have put on the field.
Will Levis may return this week, and Mason Rudolph has been solid in his absence, but a top-tier quarterback would go a long way in making the Titans more than just competitive. With average quarterback play, they would be battling the Houston Texans at the top of the division not the Patriots for the top pick in the draft.
What are your thoughts, Titans fans? Would you pick Justin Herbert or steal an entirely different player from the Los Angeles Chargers?