Titans Miss Out on Pierce, Pivot for Receiver

0:00On March 9th, the Tennessee Titans went into the NFL's legal tampering period, hunting for a top-wide receiver, with Indianapolis Colts star Alec, Pierce High on their list. But the Colts beat everyone to the punch, locking him up overnight with a 4-year deal worth $116 million. That makes Pierce the highest-paid free agent receiver in league history at about $29 million per season. The Titans have been connected to Pierce for weeks as a perfect deep threat for their young quarterback, Cam Ward. Instead of hitting free agency, Pierce stayed put in the AFC South, leaving Tennessee without a chance to even talk terms. Now the Titans have to look elsewhere to boost their passing game. Tennessee already has some promise from rookies, Chamari Dyke and Elik Ayomonore, but they need more firepower. Questions linger about veteran Calvin Ridley, whose eating of salary cap space and could get cut soon. Sitting out on Pierce means Ridley stays relevant for now, at least until decisions come down.

1:00Team leaders are eyeing other free agents like Wandel Robinson, thanks to a link with new offensive coordinator Brian Dable from their Giants days, and Romeo Dubs. With plenty of cap room, the Titans plan to stay busy during this tampering window. Expect Tennessee to pivot fast and make moves that fit their rebuild around Ward, keeping the receiver hunt alive as free agency heats up.