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ESPN Report: Titans Not Willing To Move Back Further Than Pick 16

Pac-12 Championship - Arizona v OregonAt about 2:35pm this afternoon, ESPN”s Bob Holtzman said the Tennessee Titans have talked to the St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets about the second pick in the draft.

According to Holtzman, Titans GM Ruston Webster says the Titans aren’t willing to move back to later than the middle of the first round to make their first pick.  So any teams interested in making a deal with the Titans must have a first round pick at 16 or earlier.

Holtzman says the Titans are more interested in draft picks than players, but they’re ready to talk.

There have been numerous reports that the Titans are demanding a huge price for any team that wants to trade to number two for Marcus Mariota.  That’s understandable because they’ve got the second pick in the draft and that does’t have everyday.

ESPN says Cleveland GM Ray Farmer isn’t willing to give up three first round picks to move up to number two to get Mariota.

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen says the Eagles won’t be able to move up to number two to get Mariota.

Eagles head coach Chip Kelly should put together an outstanding package of players and picks to offer the Titans then he should stand him ground.

Jay Glazer of FOX Sports says the Titans want HUGE VALUE for that number two pick.

As I see it, Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt doesn’t want to draft Mariota.  He believes their current starting quarterback, 23-year old Zach Mettenberger is capable of getting the job done for them.  Chip Kelly should make them an offer and stay with it because they don’t want to draft Mariota.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter says it’s unlikely that somebody is going to be able to offer enough to Tennessee to move up to number two.

ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio says he spoke to members of the Mariota’s family and says his father Tao Mariota wants his son to be reunited with his college coach, Chip Kelly.

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eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 3:20 pm

Isn’t #16 coincidentally the Chargers pick? —

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 3:24 pm

Pick 16 is where the Eagles would have been if they lost the last game to the Giants. What good that victory to attain the 10th win with no chance at the playoffs did us. If that’s the case talk about having it come back to bite you in the ass!
Chargers are pick 17.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 4:47 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Bingo.

#longtermplan?

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 30, 2015 3:27 pm

Worst Offseason Ever If They Don’t Get Mariota

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 3:30 pm

BGN story…Toa Mariota wants the Eagles to draft his son Marcus.

mhenski
mhenski
April 30, 2015 3:39 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

A “member of the Mariota camp” told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio that he believes the Eagles remain “serious” contenders to trade up for Oregon QB Marcus Mariota at the No. 2 overall pick.
Per Sal Pal, Mariota’s dad is hoping the Eagles will be able to reunite Marcus with his college coach. We found this report interesting, but it sounds heavily influenced by those around Mariota, and not necessarily indicative of what will happen. The Nashville Tennessean’s Jim Wyatt did confirm Thursday that the Eagles have been in discussions with the Titans.
Related: Titans, Eagles
Apr 30 – 12:58 PM

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 3:45 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Watching ESPN, Shefter said Eagles are out,
Howard Eskin said yesterday on Fox 29 local news the eagles will not trade up.
I think Eskin is Jeff Lurie’s official go to media guy.

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 4:33 pm

I agree that the Eagles are out..
Now onto Plan B and get that 19th Pick from the Browns for Bradford before they wake up and realize that Bradford’s not worth it…

At 19 & 20 the Eagles can still move up and get a Stud Player
(WR, Pass-Rusher), they also could take a chance if a Randy Gregory falls which he will …
Wouldn’t it be nuts if the Eagles ended up with both #19 OLB Randy Gregory or Shane Ray and at #20 CB Byron Jones or Marcus Peters..

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 4:39 pm
Reply to  paulman

Jeff Lurie will not bring in Red Flags after Bernard Williams. I think the policy is the owner’s policy. He and himself only made the call on Mike Vick.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 3:35 pm

Where’s my buddy GMCliff – I like his draft prospective?
I think GM likes Bud Dupree?

zilents44
zilents44
April 30, 2015 3:35 pm

I know we got mariota…..nobody wants him as bad as we do

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 3:38 pm

THC (The Hawaiin Channel) reports,
Marucs Mariota’s Mom, would prefer her Son to Play for the 49ers

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 3:47 pm

I have seen 4 mock drafts today, 3 having the Eagles taking Mariota at 2 via a trade with the Titans. Shiel Kapadia, Jason La Canfora, BGN Brian Baldinger of NFL .com has him going to Eagles at 12 via a trade with the Browns. A lot of other mocks still have the Titans taking him at 2.

mhenski
mhenski
April 30, 2015 3:48 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

eagles are the favorite at +140 to land him..

zilents44
zilents44
April 30, 2015 3:51 pm

Goddamn the nfl knows how to keep us on our toes…..but this shit is fun as hell

zilents44
zilents44
April 30, 2015 3:52 pm

JH already reported it so we got him…..show ya luv….lol….lunatic….but hey hes our lunatic

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 3:55 pm

new venue in Chicago – (last NHL draft was in Philly and the vulgarity and boos could be heard over the mic during picks ) I suspect the Packers pick is going to get booed, LOL. ===
off topic, Ex Flyer Brandon Coburn had the game winning in game 7 for Tampa vs Detroit late in the 3rd to break the stalemate. Argh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

seansyh
seansyh
April 30, 2015 4:24 pm

Now its looks like the hang up is with the Browns pick. Titans want the #12, not the #19 pick. It will take Bradford and possibly Kendricks or a couple of picks to get the #12 pick from Cleveland. Just another asset we have to give away to get MM.

I’m tuning out until the draft. I can’t take this bullshit anymore.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 4:56 pm

Like I thought.

They don’t have enough juice.

I still don’t think the Titan’s really want Mariota though.

But good god going into the season with Bradford, Sanchez and Tebow doesn’t make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Biglion821
Biglion821
April 30, 2015 5:18 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

Going for the liquor key TS, here we go.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 5:41 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

lol.

Boy I might kill this bottle of wine TONIGHT.

lol

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 30, 2015 5:43 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

I hope its a big bottle…

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 5:46 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

lol

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 5:20 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

In a way I kinda feel bad for Bradford. STL fan did not want him. Eagles fan (except Koolidiot) doesn’t want him, and I guarantee you that a trade to Cleveland will be greated with a collective groan from the Browns faithful.

Browns fan wants no part of him.

Perhaps some dysfunctional front offices want to take a chance on the guy, but their fanbases do not.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 30, 2015 5:12 pm

Geoff Moesher just explained how ‘interest’ from teams is in reality…made a lot of sense…casual conversation is leaked as ‘hey they are really interested’– it is not happening..
my prediction…. opening QB game 1… I don’t even want to say his name… BF

Biglion821
Biglion821
April 30, 2015 5:35 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Keyser Soze, cigar that’s our only hope.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:12 pm

With Lael Collins out Erick Flowers is the hottest commodity going right now. Giants were hoping to trade out of the spot to possibly grab him. If Scherff isnt available. If Scherff goes off the board early then look for a ton of trade talk to move up for Flowers.

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 5:42 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Bradford will never take a Snap for the Eagles regardless of the Mariota Sweepstakes..

OT Ereck Flowers will not last past #12 with La’el Collins on the sidelines right now I see the Giants, Rams, Vikings all interested
I liked DJ Humphries originally to the Panthers at #25 but Humphries will get pushed up with no Collins

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:49 pm
Reply to  paulman

Paulman Humphries and Fisher just soldified themselves in the first round.

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 5:54 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

I agree

Everz11
Everz11
April 30, 2015 5:20 pm

The moment of truth is quickly approaching. Many fans saw Bradford for Foles as a lateral move and the fact that the Birds didn’t get an additional pick was worrisome in a potential Mariotta trade-up. Other fans believed (or at least convinced themselves) in the pedigree of Bradford, even though it hasn’t translated to on the field success. But if all fans were being honest, each and every one of them was somewhere inside holding out hope that Bradford would somehow be a piece in getting Mariotta. Well, the coach turns into a pumpkin tonite & if the trade doesn’t happen, all fans will be hit with the reality of a Bradford, Sanchez, Tebow QB stable & that is scary.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 30, 2015 5:28 pm

Seems like the buzz and excitement for MM is winding down. Think it was a pipe dream…
buff fucking fumble is our new starting QB while the guy from colorado state sits the bench for a year.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 5:35 pm

Sal Pal was just on the Fan as he is down at the Nova Care. He states the Eagles are still working hard to get the deal done.

Muimuiman
Muimuiman
April 30, 2015 5:36 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Ya, I would have to think this is true.

Muimuiman
Muimuiman
April 30, 2015 5:35 pm

Its fickle man. One min you hear one thing, next min you hear another thing. Personally, I’m not buying ANYTHING until the selections are made.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:41 pm

The Titans can draft at 2 and just hold him throughout the night. ITS A LONG ASS FIRST ROUND.

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 5:43 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

That’s exactly what I expect.. We most likely will not know jack until Friday sometime before they Start Round 2 ..

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:48 pm
Reply to  paulman

Agreed Paulman. There is too much value in him to keep or to flip.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:44 pm

and dont even look at the lead story on ProFootballTalk right now….LMAO

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 5:45 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Too Late!

LOL!!!!!

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 5:46 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

Personally though I think Florio just likes to make shit up and report it as a “possibility.”

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:47 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

I dont know since he jumped the gun on the Terry Bradshaw is dead article hes been gun shy….for the most part he jumps on other peoples hearsay….

I think he filters out Peter Kings crazy rumors.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 5:51 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

He does something.

‘Cause some of that shit he reports is just so damn far fetched I give him a STRONG side eye.

lol

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 6:02 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

I pretty much follow twitter and guys like Freeman etc and local guys like Kapadia etc. They are pretty much on the ball.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 5:46 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

GOT EEEM…..GOT EEEEM….

Biglion821
Biglion821
April 30, 2015 6:05 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

LOL

mhenski
mhenski
April 30, 2015 5:52 pm

Bucs or jets imo. Tenny is smoke

Marcus Mariota – QB – Player
Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio passes along a “rumor” that the Eagles have now set their sights on acquiring the No. 1 overall pick.
It’s possible that the Eagles are floating this “rumor” in an attempt to create leverage against the Titans, showing that they can leapfrog Tennessee rather than deal with their exorbitant trade demands. It’s also possible that there’s some fire behind this smoke. The Buccaneers are known to be interested in acquiring a late first-round pick, and Philadelphia is willing to part with several young players to make a trade up happen. A move into No. 1 ultimately seems unlikely for the Eagles, but with the NFL draft — and Chip Kelly — we’ve learned to never rule anything out.
Related: Eagles, Buccaneers, Titans
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports Apr 30 – 5:42 PM

Muimuiman
Muimuiman
April 30, 2015 5:57 pm

God damnit. Just read that POS Florio’s article. I need to log off the net till 8 tonite :/

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 30, 2015 5:58 pm

If the titans want three 1st Rd picks here’s the deal
2015,16,17,kendricks and Boykin to the titans for #2

Then trade Bradford to the Browns for 2017 1st Rd pick that way there not giving up the future.

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
April 30, 2015 6:41 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

Here’s the deal smitty why don’t you shut the fuck up for free it won’t cost anything for that.

Muimuiman
Muimuiman
April 30, 2015 6:03 pm

My guess is this is gonna be a huge disappointment. But tryin to have some faith.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 6:14 pm

AND this made me chuckle- via Twitter:

t’s pretty clear the #Eagles are being the most aggressive in pursuit of the No. 2 pick from the #Titans. Players, picks, cheesesteaks, etc – Ian Rappaport

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 6:18 pm

I still have faith and will continue to until the draft is over. Get The Deal Done!!!

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 30, 2015 6:23 pm

I refuse to put NFL network or ESPN… I can’t do it…
i’m not even a draft geek… I usually don’t even watch– again FU NFL! you suck!

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
April 30, 2015 6:38 pm

The Eagles are trying hard…but I cant see how they can pull it off…

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
April 30, 2015 6:50 pm
Reply to  koolbreeze

It’s just going to cost to much koolidiot I mean koolbreeze damn vinnie got me saying that shit now. If their was anyway they can move up without gutting the team the deal would have already been done. This teams just has too many holes to fill, and I just can’t see Lurie signing off on a trade that would gut the team like that. If we were a piece or two away from a championship than yes see if Tennessee is willing to deal, but were not and we just can’t afford to lose so many pieces.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 7:08 pm

Turns out Florio might not be that full of shit after all.

Eagles are apparently talking to the Bucs for their number 1 pick.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 7:17 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

The Bucs have already shut that down. They have settled on taking Jameis Winston.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 7:24 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Oh no, they’d be crazy to do the deal, but Florio was right that the Eagles made a bid to see what it would take to get it.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:15 pm

My Email box is exploding….friends who are Cowboys, Saints, Skins, NE fans…….the sentiment:

“Do it! Cripple the franchise!”

Good times all around.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 7:19 pm

Lol, Why are you worrying about them?

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 7:54 pm

You’re friends are morons.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:57 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Y you are right. History is not on their side. Trading up always works. Asways successful.

How could they possibly imagine that trading up so far could be a disaster?

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:03 pm

I mean for God’s sake, are you that think Izzell?

Trade ups ALWAYS FAIL. Its the staple of the pathetically inept and desperate franchises.

My buddies know it. Everyone knows it.

You don’t know it??????

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 7:16 pm

Dave Spadaro on Fox 29 local News with Eskin interview says slim chance MM is an eagle look for WR/CB with OT maybe with the first round selection but expect all three positions to be drafted in first few rounds. Identified Breshad Perriman or Byron Jones as very likely to be the pick.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 7:17 pm

Titans want too much so it seems like a deal won’t get done, but it def wasn’t for lack of trying.

Makes that Sam Bradford seem even dumber now.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 7:22 pm

Eskin and Spadaro swore up and down that Nick Foles was going to be the QB for 2015 and both stated that Chip liked Nick as a QB for the Eagles.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 7:25 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

LOL

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:19 pm

OMG….has anyone seen the “do the deal” video tha’s been posted?? Eagle fans screaming “do the deal” at Kelly?

Everyone on the planet, save koolbreeze, hates the idea of Bradford at QB.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 7:40 pm

The “Do The Deal” video is GREAT!!!

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
April 30, 2015 7:20 pm

40 mins away

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 7:24 pm

Titans dumb not to take the pics.

Mariota is not gonna be able to do what Wisenhunt wants him to do.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 7:26 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

I know Bud Adams died, does his family own the team still or did the Titans get a new owner.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:35 pm

Option A: Bradford.
No hope for the future

Option B: Mariotta
Hope for the Future muted by the fact that rest of team (and future) has been gutted.

Both suck

But if I had to choose….I’ll take B

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 7:38 pm

no choice C available: the more mobile Mark

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:40 pm

That choice = 6-10

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:41 pm

Please….never mention Sanchez again.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 7:44 pm

Choice D: Tebow!

LOL

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 7:48 pm
Reply to  tsjohnson5

I think he might be a lot higher than that.

Odds on a Tebow sighting under centre this year are sitting at 50/50

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 30, 2015 8:27 pm

Bradford, butt fumble and tebow…damn that’s sexy

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 7:58 pm

Titans are going to sit on this pick through the whole night.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:00 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

NFL network guys saying TB and Tenn idiots for not taking what Eagles have alleged to have offered.

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 8:00 pm

Reports are the Bears are talking to Titans
QB J Cutler, TE M Bennett & Bears Picks

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 8:01 pm
Reply to  paulman

Titans told the Bears they have NO interest in Jay Cutler.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 8:02 pm
Reply to  paulman

They don’t want Cutler its established.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:04 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Chicago fan doesn;t want Cutler, Titans don’t want Cutler, The Ottawa Redblacks don’t want Jay Cutler.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
April 30, 2015 8:05 pm

Remember what JH told you lol

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:11 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Please remind us

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
April 30, 2015 8:10 pm

Deal is done I’m hearing. Eagles offered a lot but they have Mariota

According to my source

But we will see

JH$ EAGLE$ NEW$

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 8:16 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Tennessee will not trade the pick.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 8:18 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Titans are taking Mariota.

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
April 30, 2015 8:21 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

we just could not get it done…

gave it a shot but the Titans wouldn’t play ball

DCar
DCar
May 1, 2015 6:06 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

Like I said, you are a clueless, delusional assclown, with zero sources, but you cell mate! STFU!

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:12 pm

TB Bucs with the first mistake of the draft – should have traded down.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:14 pm

why only 6 mins?

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 8:17 pm

The clock starts as soon as the pick is announced.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 30, 2015 8:19 pm

6 minutes, 6 minutes, 6 minutes till Dougie Fresh is on

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 8:18 pm

2 minutes left….

paulman
paulman
April 30, 2015 8:21 pm

Titans keeping # 2 for Mariota

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 30, 2015 8:22 pm

Eagles caught holding the bag.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 8:22 pm

Titans real dumb for not taking the house Kelly was offering.

Not smart.

But not surprised.

IrishEagle
IrishEagle
April 30, 2015 8:24 pm

Well that’s the end of that!

Now who do we pick – I hope it’s a fast WR because Sam will need all the help he can get.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 30, 2015 8:25 pm

Welcome to the sam fucking Bradford era… I’m so stoked…

DCar
DCar
May 1, 2015 6:08 am
Reply to  haveacigar

hac, blame your genius hero!

IrishEagle
IrishEagle
April 30, 2015 8:26 pm

Oh – If somebody calls into “Sound Off” crying tomorrow I will know it’s you Eagleshaslanded!!! lol

Sorry Bro…

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 8:32 pm
Reply to  IrishEagle

Yeah…I will have the deep voice saying…Why didn’t they get the deal done waaah!!!

IrishEagle
IrishEagle
April 30, 2015 8:37 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Nothing left to do now but to hope Chip takes a mid-round QB and turns him into a star.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 30, 2015 8:51 pm
Reply to  IrishEagle

I would not waste my time. I lookbat Jared Goff or Cardale Jones next year.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
April 30, 2015 8:26 pm

Well that was fun lol

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
April 30, 2015 8:29 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Titans are dumb as hell for not taking that deal that was floated.

How the hell you keep a QB who isn’t even in the mold of what you want to do on offense and not take the FARM Kelly was offering?

WOW.

My feeling has always been Mariota is a bust if he doesn’t land here. I think Tenn is gonna have buyers remorse.