Titans, Saints Urged to Shake Up NFL Draft

com that outlines what clubs should do rather than what they are expected to do. The guidance argues that trade strategy should vary by team: some franchises would be better served by moving down to collect more selections, while others should consider moving up to target specific talent. The recommendations are framed around maximizing long-term roster development rather than making a single headline pick.

The Tennessee Titans are highlighted as a trade-down candidate despite holding the No. 4 overall pick. The analysis recommends that Tennessee move back into the bottom half of the top 10, with the aim of adding an extra second-round pick. That additional selection is presented as a way to address what the analysis describes as multiple roster deficiencies and a lack of depth across the squad.

The Titans’ recent draft pipeline is cited as a central reason for the suggested move . According to the analysis, no players remain on the roster from the 2020, 2021, or 2022 draft classes. From the 2023 class, the analysis says only two backups remain alongside Pro Bowl guard Peter Skoronski, underscoring limited carryover from recent drafts into meaningful roles.

Concerns are also raised about the Titans’ 2024 class in the same analysis. It notes that JC Latham has had pass protection issues, and it states that second-round pick T'Vondre Sweat has been traded. In that context, the recommendation to trade down is positioned as a way to increase the number of early picks available to rebuild depth and stabilize the roster.

The New Orleans Saints are also advised to trade down , with the analysis pointing to both performance and roster profile. It references a 6-win season that came against what it calls a weak schedule, and it describes the Saints as having an aging roster that ranks 10th oldest by snap-weighted age. The suggested approach is to accumulate additional draft capital to cover multiple needs rather than concentrating resources on a single selection.

For New Orleans, the analysis emphasizes priorities within the top 75 picks , particularly at wide receiver and in the secondary. The underlying argument is that a trade-down could create more opportunities to address those areas with multiple selections, aligning draft resources with the breadth of the team’s needs.

By contrast, the Kansas City Chiefs are presented as a trade-up candidate . Picking at No. 9, they are identified as a team that could benefit from moving up to secure a high-upside player at a premium position. The analysis characterizes this as a rare opportunity for Kansas City given its typical draft position, implying that the current slot may offer unusual flexibility to be aggressive.