2011 NFL Draft: Tennessee Titans Eye Newton, Gabbert with Their First Pick

March 14, 2011   ·   Brian DiTullio   ·   Jump to comments

The Titans Could Be Tempted To Trade Up To Make Sure They Get A QB First

The Tennessee Titans are moving on from Vince Young, which means they have to draft a new franchise quarterback in 2011.

The Titans probably would prefer to get that out of the way with their first pick, but both Blaine Gabbert and Cam Newton could be gone by the time the Titans go on the clock.

With that in mind, ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts the Titans will miss out on Newton and Gabbert and just end up drafting Da'Quan Bowers in his latest mock draft.

"Tennessee targeted its pass rush in the first round last year," said Kiper. "But Bowers simply represents too much value at this position and with the pass rush still in need of an upgrade, he provides immediate help as well."

Kiper has a point if Bowers does fall to the eighth pick, he does become too valuable to pass up. Bowers is projected to be a Top 5 pick, but so are about 10 other guys, so somebody has to lose.

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