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Tennessee Titans free agency 2017: top 5 targets

By Parker Hurley

Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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(EDITORS NOTE: CAPTION CORRECTION) Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) reacts after a defensive stand against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 24-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
(EDITORS NOTE: CAPTION CORRECTION) Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) reacts after a defensive stand against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 24-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Trumaine Johnson

In the same for of Morris Claiborne, this team needs a cornerback desperately. Johnson could be remembered as the guy that the Rams chose to franchise tag over Janoris Jenkins this past offseason. That can speak to the talent and upside in which he brings to the table.

After an ACL tear in 2014, Johnson has played in 27 games in the past two years. Last season was not necessarily his best season, but he still ranked as the 24th best cornerback in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus. He is also just 26 years old.

Like Claiborne, the past injury, and the perception that he is coming off of a down year may make his market reasonable, and one that the Titans want to invest in. He still possesses top ten cornerback in the league capabilities, and at his age, and experience levels it is a gamble that could certainly pay off. While everyone will be going hard for A.J. Bouye, he is as much, if not more of a risk than Johnson or Claiborne. He is a true one year wonder with even less consistency than either of these two cornerbacks. Their best bet will be to shoot high for a guy like Johnson, and it could be a huge payoff for them in the long term.

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