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The #Titans have agreed to terms on a trade with the @RamsNFL for the No. 1 overall pick: http://ttns.co/1Q9rBoS

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Titans Trade Top Pick, Acquire Multiple Picks from Rams
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Jim Wyatt
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Tennessee agrees to send No. 1 overall pick to Los Angeles Rams in exchange for multiple picks, giving Titans six of the top 76 selections in this year's draft.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two weeks before the NFL Draft, the Titans have pulled off a historic trade aimed to “bolster the roster” and better the team for years to come.

The Titans have agreed to trade the No.1 pick of the draft to the Los Angeles Rams for the 15th overall pick in this year’s draft, two second-round picks (43 and 45), and a third-rounder (76) in 2016. The Titans will also receive the Rams’ first-round pick in 2017, along with their third-round pick in next year’s draft.

In addition to Tennessee’s No.1 pick this year, the Rams will also receive a fourth-round pick (113) and sixth-round pick (177) in 2016.

As a result of the trade, the Titans now have six picks in the top 76 in this year’s draft – 15, 33, 43, 45, 64 and 76. The Titans already held picks 33 and 64.

“Being able to acquire six players in the top 76 this year, along with next year when you factor that into it — I am assuming five in the top three rounds — that is 11 players that we can add to this football team that should not only increase our depth, but give us good quality players at all those positions,’’ Titans general manager Jon Robinson said.

“In the end we thought it was a decision that was best for this football team. It made sense for us to do it, and that’s why we moved on it. We talked to several teams about the pick. There was interest in the pick, and in the end we thought this was the option that made the most sense for us...We think we can really bolster this roster with the picks that we now have.”

Robinson said the two teams made the trade now for planning purposes for both teams leading up to the April 28-30 draft in Chicago. The two teams had been in discussions for several weeks before “things fell into place” on Thursday morning. Robinson said he “talked to a couple of teams” over the last few weeks about the pick.

“There wasn’t any framework in place (from a previous deal) that we were working off of,’’ Robinson said. “With the No.1 overall pick, there were a lot of factors that were talked about in making that move and in the end we weighed all of those factors and what it would take for a team to come to the No.1 overall pick.

“In the end this was a deal we agreed on.”

Robinson took over as general manager of the Titans earlier this offseason after working previously in front offices with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Today’s trade is yet another bold move for Robinson, who traded for former Eagles and Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray earlier this offseason. The Titans have added 10 new players this offseason.

“It is a big decision for this football team,’’ Robinson said of the trade. “It is not often that you have the number one pick and we hope to not be in this position again. But we tried to use that pick as currency to work the draft and maximize our player acquisition.”

In recent days, the Titans have entertained Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey and Oregon defensive lineman DeForest Buckner on pre-draft visits. The team is also scheduled host Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil and Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa.

Robinson said the trade only rules one thing out for the Titans. With plenty of ammunition, he acknowledged the team has plenty of options leading up to the draft.

“This move does not knock us out of any player, except one,’’ Robinson said. “We now have the ammunition to work the draft and acquire players that are going to be good for this football team.”

TRADE BY NUMBERS

Titans receive from Rams:
1st round pick (15 overall)
2nd round pick (43)
2nd round pick (45)
3rd round pick (76)
1st round pick in 2017
3rd round pick in 2017

Rams receive from Titans:
1st round pick (1 overall)
4th round pick (113)
6th round pick (177)

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Well there goes our top choice of QB. I'd be cool with Ramsey or Bosa now.

Looks like they want Wentz.

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Rams have traded with Tennessee for the top pick in the draft -- Carson Wentz is the presumed target.

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Wow. Makes me kinda wish we had lost that game vs. Tennessee.

Why would the Titans make the trade with the Browns when they got a haul from the Rams?

Furthermore, reports indicate Goff is the Browns target, not Wentz.

What if the QB that STL wants is not the QB our staff wants?

Exactly!

Yep. Now the Browns best move is to trade down if possible (assuming the Browns can get a similar haul). That possible trade with Buffalo and Denver is horrible.

With our track record, that should be a good indication to NOT take him.

There is no player in this draft that is worth what the Rams just gave up. This has been a very strange offseason for them one I am sure most of their fans would like to forget.

and theirs as well.

San Fran might be sweating bullets now. They might want to jump up to #2 to get whoever is left. Who knows what they might pay.

Just moved to L.A., team wanted to make a big splash. Great deal for the Titans.

Will be the rams WORST trade in the history of that organization.. No one is worth trading all that for in this draft..

The price they paid is irrelevant if they end up with their QB for the next 10-12 years.

Goff seems the better fit in LA to me culture wise, but Wentz may remind Fisher of McNair.

Hopefully another team is willing to give up a similar haul, if Wentz isn't our guy.

The Rams HAD to have reached out to the Browns... makes me wonder if we turned this trade down.

Okay if they take Wentz, we really need to see who we can shop our pick to and try a trade.

I love Bosa, but unless it's a Qb - we have too many needs right now. But danggg did the rams give up a ton to move up. Ouch.

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Browns will be happy because their guy has been Goff. Rams are very high on Wentz

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I get the strange feeling the Rams are going to draft Goff. Just a hunch.

I have a different take, mac.

I don't think the Browns should have moved up. Instead, I wish they would have made that trade w/the Rams. Getting all those picks would have gone a long way in rebuilding this team.

Doesn't it make more sense to keep Goff in Cali? I bet it's Goff.

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If they really aren't high on Goff, they could still probably move down with the 9ners. I'd prefer they took him, but who knows what they will do. This is a dream scenario for me, if reports are true and they love Wentz (who I am not as high on) then Goff is a no brain choice IMO.

The lowest position in NFL history to move up to #1...

I agree, stay where we are or make that trade with the Rams. That is a lot to give up. I don't think any player in this draft is worth that. JMO.

This may help shed light on the trade from the Rams perspective...

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#Rams-#Titans trade reflects job security of decision-makers involved. Jeff Fisher, Les Snead in must-win mode. Jon Robinson just starting

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I'd had loved to acquire all those picks. Yes sir. No one single player going to make us a playoff team, so let's get the picks and build our nucleus.

The Rams have a history of screwing up our draft.

Benjamin Allbright
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#Rams source says Wentz is the pick. Said decision was made awhile ago. Said trade haggling took awhile.

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Great news!
How often does the best player in the draft fall in your lap?

Laremy Tunsil or trade down

Agreed. And if Goff (or Wentz) isn't seen as a franchise guy, let's just get Tunsil. This fills the RT hole and gives us a guy who can replace Joe Thomas when the time comes.

I know a lot of folks don't want a tackle, but to me, it's a no brainer. We either see the other QB as a franchise guy, continue to entertain trade down deals, or draft Tunsil.

I just don't think Ramsey or Bosa are worth the number two pick.......

If we think Rams grab "our guy" at 1 then, if we stay at 2, I would either take Ramsey or Buckner.