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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 30: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 30: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Tennessee Titans

A late-season surge by the Tennessee Titans came up just short at the end. The team has about $40 million in available cap to try and form a playoff team for 2019.

Za’Darius Smith, EDGE

Brian Orakpo has announced his retirement, so the Titans now have to find another edge defender for their defense. Smith would be a viable addition.

Smith played some defensive end and linebacker with the Ravens, but his primary role was usually the edge-rusher. The 26-year old had a career-high of 8.5 sacks last season and has a total of 18.5 in 58 career games.

The versatility that Smith brings would allow the team to position him  multiple ways within the 3-4 scheme. He has familiarity with that type of defense, as he played in that scheme with the Ravens. Adding him with Jayon Brown and Harold Landry would give the team a lot of potential to get after the quarterback.

Randall Cobb, WR

Signing Cobb probably won’t take much. The Titans pounded the rock well last season, but various things led to struggles moving the ball in the passing game.

Corey Davis led the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns in 2018, while Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe were steady second-options.  Cobb would add depth and he can do a little bit of everything, from being a downfield target to an underneath threat.

Henry Anderson, DL

The Titans run a base 3-4 alignment, which would make Anderson a great addition to insert into the team’s defense line. His seven sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 2018 were career-highs.

Adding Anderson alongside a player like Jurrell Casey would benefit both players. The addition of Anderson would also give the team a consistent player who can get pressure on the quarterback, which would open lanes up for Casey and company to get into the backfield.

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