The Tennessee Titans are in the market for offensive line and wide receiver help in 2024 as the team begins its rebuild, which will be centered around quarterback Will Levis.
While Tennessee’s entire offensive line was bad in 2023, the left tackle position was no doubt the worst of the bunch. Adding to that, Titans wide receivers not named DeAndre Hopkins struggled mightily to get open.
Knowing all this, it comes as no surprise there is no shortage of speculation involving the Titans and wide receivers and offensive linemen who may be available this offseason, whether that be through free agency or trade.
In two separate articles, the Titans were pegged as a potential trade partner with the Denver Broncos for a left tackle and wide receiver. Let’s take a look at both scenarios and what we think about each one.
Scenario: Titans trade for LT Garett Bolles
In an article naming one “dream offseason trade” for every team, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox connects the Titans to Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles, who he believes the Broncos may not be able to afford to extend in what is the final year of his contract.
Knox surmises that the Titans’ 2024 second-round pick would get the trade done.
While Bolles would obviously be an upgrade at left tackle, I’m not sure I’m keen on trading such a valuable pick for an offensive lineman who would have to be extended with a big deal after acquiring.
Not to mention, Bolles turns 32 this year, which could leave Tennessee looking for another solution in just a few years.
I’d much rather the Titans hold on to the pick and draft their left tackle at No. 7 overall, whether that be Joe Alt or Olu Fashanu. I want Tennessee in a situation where we won’t have to think about left tackle for a long time.
Scenario: Titans trade for WR Courtland Sutton
The second Titans-Broncos trade scenario centers around wide receiver Courtland Sutton, who Sayre Bedinger of FanSided believes “might” net Denver a Day 2 pick in this year’s draft, of which the Titans only have one.
As much as I like Sutton as a player, I wouldn’t even consider trading pick No. 38 for him, and the Titans don’t have a third-round pick. If the Titans could secure Sutton with a Day 3 pick, I’d pull the trigger.
Putting the compensation aside for a moment, Sutton would be a great fit for the Titans. He’s a big target at 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds, and he can take the top off the defense, which is perfect for Levis, who loves to push the ball downfield.
Sutton, who will turn 29 in October, is also under contract for another two years, and his price tag would be cheaper than guys like Tee Higgins and Brandon Aiyuk, although I’d be lying if I said I didn’t prefer both.
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