The Titans Should Be Kickin Themselves For The A J Brown Trade
Titans Should Regret A.J. Brown Trade
The first move that led to the spiral came on the night of the start of the 2022 NFL Draft, when general manager Jon Robinson couldn’t agree to a contract extension with star wideout A.J. Brown, so they traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles.
ESPN writer Bill Barnwell is naming the Brown trade as one of the 10 worst mistakes in the NFL for the decade.
“First, the Titans didn’t seem to show much interest in extending Brown’s contract, with the wideout suggesting the offer from the organization ranged between $16 million and $20 million per year. On Day 1 of the draft in April, the Titans traded Brown to the Eagles, who gave him a four-year, $100 million contract as part of the deal,” Barnwell said.
“The Titans used the first-round pick they got from the Eagles to draft Brown’s replacement in [Treylon] Burks, whose size and physicality drew pre-draft comparisons to Brown. That hasn’t played out in reality, as injuries and inconsistent play have limited Burks to 699 receiving yards over the past two-plus seasons in Nashville. Brown? Just the 3,898 receiving yards for him.”
Since the Eagles traded for Brown, they have made the playoffs in each season, including a Super Bowl appearance in his first year in Philly. The Titans have had a losing record in each season and are currently 3-12, placing themselves among the worst teams in the league.
The Titans have a lot to do in order to right the ship and they face a long offseason ahead for whoever is still around.
The Titans are back in action for Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday at 12 noon CT.
Aaron Rodgers Hints at Titans? QB Praises Tennessee
By Evan Massey
The Tennessee Titans have been linked to Aaron Rodgers as a potential quarterback option for the 2025 NFL season on a few different occasions. Of course, for him to be an option, he would have to part ways with the New York Jets.
Rodgers and the Jets have suffered through a rough season. Entering Week 17, they hold just a 4-11 record. That could very well lead to a divorce between the two parties.
If New York does decide to part ways with Rodgers, the Titans would instantly become one of the top potential suitors for him.
With that being said, some believe that Rodgers may have hinted about potentially playing in Tennesse.
During his appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show” this week, Rodgers had a lot of praise for the state of Tennessee.
“Shout out to the great state of Tennessee,” Rodgers said. “Phenomenal state, great people out there. No state income tax. A lot of great country music down there. Great Barbecue.”
Aaron Rodgers praises Tennessee….
Rodgers to #Titans in 2025 confirmed 👀
(📽️ @PatMcAfeeShow)pic.twitter.com/ALKxCpwtFG
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) December 23, 2024
Could this be Rodgers hinting that he would consider playing for the Titans? More than likely, it was nothing, but it’s clear that the future Hall of Fame quarterback enjoys the state.
Should the Jets end up moving on from him, his thoughts about the state of Tennessee could come into play. He would also have a chance to lead a team in one of the weakest divisions in football, the AFC South.
So far this season, Rodgers has played in 15 games. He has completed 62.8 percent of his pass attempts for 3,511 yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Rodgers also has 107 yards on the ground.
Even though he turned 41 years old on Dec. 2, Rodgers still has been playing at a high level.
If the Titans were to consider him, he would be a solid two-year bridge option. Tennessee could keep Will Levis on the roster and let him learn behind Rodgers or they could target a top option in the 2025 NFL Draft and try to develop that player over the next couple of years.
Either way, Rodgers would be a name to watch very closely for the Titans if he ends up being made available this offseason.
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