Coming off another loss, the Tennessee Titans (3-13) will close out their disappointing 2024 campaign at home against the Houston Texans in AFC South action.
That, of course, provides those of us here at Titans Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Texans’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades.
The Titans have talent at multiple positions, but could still use an influx of talent on all levels, and the Texans offer a variety of players that could improve the roster.
In the first match-up, we stole offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil. While he would be the choice again because the Titans’ offensive line is a mess, we will be heading in a different direction this week.
Heading into this Week 18 battle, the offensive line remains the most glaring need on the roster. Sure, some will say quarterback or dynamic edge rusher, and others would say wide receiver, but the holes in the line cause a ripple effect for the entire offense. The Texans have options at almost all of those positions, thus making this exercise the most interesting of the season.
The Titans also must address the quarterback position. Neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph have proven that they can consistently lead the offense. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud would be a solid pick-up. However, his sophomore campaign has not been quite as dynamic as his rookie season and there are some questions. While bringing him onto the Titans would make sense, a larger sample size is needed before a true evaluation can be made.
Defensive ends Will Anderson Jr. and Daneille Hunter and tight end Dalton Schultz are also potential targets, but one player on their roster could make a larger impact: Wide receiver Nico Collins.
Collins is a tremendous receiver and a complete game-changer, who would instantly be the Titans’ top option. A size-speed player, his ability to both stretch the field and consistently make contested catches would be an asset at every level of the passing game. The Titans have Calvin Ridley, but the other options in the receiving corps are average at best, giving defenses the ability to focus on Ridley with bracket coverage and limiting his impact.
By adding a player like Collins, the Titans could threaten teams both horizontally and vertically, while giving head coach Brian Callahan a dynamic threat to build around. That is something no other receiver on the roster can do.
What are your thoughts, Titans fans? Would you pick Nico Collins or steal an entirely different player from the Houston Texans?