Ben Jones to the Titans, 4 year deal

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  1. The Playmaker

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    Ben Jones (Titans): B+
    The Titans found reasonable value in signing away an interior lineman from a division rival. Jones started at both guard and center during his four years with the Texans, moving to the pivot after Houston moved on from long-time starter Chris Myers last season. The Titans are likely set at guard with Chance Warmack and Jeremiah Poutasi, but center Brian Schwenke hasn't been able to stay healthy and is coming off of a dislocated ankle last year. Tennessee only had to guarantee $7.5 million to bring Jones over, which means they can get out of the deal after two years if need be. Given that Alex Mack is looking at something in the $10 million-per-year range, that's a very friendly deal for new Titans general manager Jon Robinson.

    via Barnwell from ESPN
     
    #121 The Playmaker, Mar 9, 2016
  4. 2ToneBlueBlood

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    They've been talking about being "tough, physical and smashmouth" doesn't sound like zone to me but I could be wrong.
     
    #122 2ToneBlueBlood, Mar 9, 2016
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  7. Ontario Titan

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    What's the thoughts on Guard JR Sweezy from Seattle if Jones stats at C?
     
    #123 Ontario Titan, Mar 9, 2016
  10. rekirts

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    I think we will just let Poutasi, Spain, possibly Bell battle it out at LG. Any more resources dedicated to the OLine (assuming Tunsil) is getting crazy. Plus they each have some skills.
     
    #124 rekirts, Mar 9, 2016
  13. CalgaryTitansFan

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    Great value in my opinion for a guy who comes in and is an upgrade at two positions.

    Still want a RT though.
     
    #125 CalgaryTitansFan, Mar 9, 2016
  16. Dman5TX

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    I really think Tunsil will be the first pick. Unless JR gets blown away with a trade offer which I just don't see happening with no real star QB.
     
    #126 Dman5TX, Mar 9, 2016
  19. Two Kings

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    My money is on us getting a guard first, because if we draft Tunsil then Lewan could move to RT.
     
    #127 Two Kings, Mar 9, 2016
  22. CalgaryTitansFan

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    I really don't want him personally. Injury issues, and he'll still be a rookie and make rookie mistakes. Plus, that's a tenth, eleventh and first overall spent on the OL in four years. That's insane.

    I'd much rather sign a solid vet RT, and get the best defensive playmaker they can. I like Ramsey, but we just need talent in general on defense.
     
    #128 CalgaryTitansFan, Mar 9, 2016
  25. Dman5TX

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    I like Ramsey too, and think he'll be the pick if we trade down. Either he or VHIII.

    Tunsil will be a stud, and I think it opens things up for our line. My only concern is Lewan playing RT he is a bit undersized.

    There are a lot of good DB's in the class though. Can get Eli Apple or Mackenzie Alexander in the 2nd. Von Bell is a safety that could be had maybe in the 3rd. Some good depth at that spot. Can't say the same about OT.
     
    #129 Dman5TX, Mar 9, 2016
  28. CalgaryTitansFan

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    But you could get a starting RT at #33, and still take Ramsey. Just don't want to take Tunsil and see him have injury issues.
     
    #130 CalgaryTitansFan, Mar 9, 2016
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