2009 Reader Mock - Tennessee Titans (No. 30) Voting

[Walter]

Voting for the Nos. 29 and 30 picks in the 2009 NFL Draft is now going on.

Results and some comments will be posted here.

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[Vincinerator]

Many people who don't know the NFL and its trends would go receiver here. Truthfully there are only two viable options here. Darius Butler and Michael Johnson (DE mainly, could be Barwin).

Jeff Fisher doesn't mind taking defensive monsters with slight issues. Seems like only yesterday Fat Albert was stepping on a center's head. Oh wait, I think he already did that at the Redskins' practice.

That being said, Michael Johnson would be a great addition to this defense. They need some D-line help, as Jevon Kearse and Kyle vanden Bosch aren't terribly young anymore. The three of them, with the brute force and trickery of Kearse and vanden Bosch, then to be struck by a demon of a physical specimen of Johnson is something the ol' coach may not be able to get away from.

[mycarman]

They need a corner, and Darius is beyond a steal at this point as he is arguably the best CB(and might be first one taken). If he falls this far, someone might trade up for him.

[PuppyPuncher]

LOL, who voted WR?

[Stupac]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned that Darius Butler was occasionally used on offense for UCONN. He gained 123 yards and a touchdown on 9 receptions, and scored a rushing TD in college... I seriously doubt he's going to be a two way player in the NFL, but it's a good example of his athleticism and versatility.

[Leo Fender]

DB's are getting old and Butler is a steal at thin junction.

[MikeTheDudeV2]

I believe Michael Johnson would do well with the Titans. He can learn under Jevon Kearse and slowly start taking more and more of the snaps. He would be an excellent pass rusher to add to the line.

[invisibulman]

Again we have a conflict of need vs. tendancy. I think usually a teams pattern of drafting is more indicitive than where they appear to need depth. Therefore, i think this will not be a WR. I could see a DB or a DE here. Of the players on the board, Butler represents the best value.

[giantsfan6017]

Cb is a huge need

[joemiken]

Darius Butler is a huge steal here and fills a big need for the Titans. No-brainer.

[emsmith12]

The Titans haven't gone WR in round 1 since 98 w/Kevin Dyson. It's a big need, but it isn't going to happen. If Johnson is there due to character issues he's the pick. His size and speed could make him a monster under the tutelage of one of the league's best coaches.

[49ersfan]

They won't take a receiver because it is well known that they just don't like to do that in round one. Some people brought up defensive end, but they already have Kyle VandenBosh on a pretty big deal, plus Javon Kearse. The reason why CB is the right pickis it is right up there with WR as one of their biggest needs, and Darius Butler should have gone off the board 10 picks ago, making him a huge steal.

[pick6]

Darius Butler seems so obvious at this point, so I voted for him. I'd love to see the Titans surprise every one and grab a WR early though...

[t_dmanns]

Should be a CB here. I like Robinske, but people talk about him being under-rated so much that he's over-rated.

[KcinMan11358]

Micheal Johnson=Javon "The Freak" Kearse in the next couple of years

[geek101]

Butler. They won't take a WR because: #1 they don't in the first round, and #2, they frankly don't have a QB who can utilize great receivers. CB is a big need, and I've been voting bulter for like the last 5 picks... great value here.

[flaming thumbtack]

I voted for Butler, but there are a few other options. In rd 1 I truly believe that Tennessee will take BPA at any position BUT SS, FS, OT, RB, QB. If a WR is the best player on their board they will take him, however the Titans are not just looking for a good receiver they have specific things they want. Mike Heimerdingers offense wants his receivers primarily running deep routes and making big plays, if he wants to throw short it will go to a tight end or a RB out of the backfield. The evidence for this can be seen in Justin Gage's YPC, which went from 13.6 in 07 to 19.1 in 08 (Heimerdingers first year). This is why I think the titans will pass on nicks and Robiskie., not because he is a WR, but because he does not excel at the specific parts that the titans place an emphasis on. I think butler is the best player on the board, so he will be the titans pick.

I honestly have no Idea what grade Tennessee will have on Michael Johnson, but I think they will shy away from him because after pac-man they have placed a huge emphasis on intangibles.

I also do not think lauranitis will be the pick because the titans do not use a traditional middle linebacker, they use 3 outside linebackers.

[chicagojay]

how is darius butler still here?? ive voted for him a million times, whilst harper is good he is old and butler is a great athlete and him and cortland finnegan would team so well its unbelievable. show this mock to jeff fisher and hes the happiest man in america

[dkpeagles]

Darius Butler or Sean Smith. Butler is one of the best if not the best corner in this draft, so shocked he hasn't been picked. That being said Sean Smith is extremely versatile and can play safety or corner. I believe he is 6-3 yet still extremely fast. Given that a lot of teams are looking toward larger WR in order to improve red zone offense by creating jump balls, this is a huge advantage for him. In the real draft, there is no way Butler makes it this far, so I think Smith will be the pick.

[KLNgus]

Ron Brace FTW

Titans have reached last year for CJ and Jason Jones and he fills a hole in the middle of the DL

[Dave from Buffalo]

Darius Butler is a steal at this point!!!

[theBinz]

I am tempted to go with a wideout because they have NOBODY. (Robiskie)
I am tempted to go with a line backer because they could use serious help (Laurinaitis)
I am tempted to go corner because Harper is 35 and they have little depth. (butler)
I am tempted to go DE in the wake of losing Haynesworth so they get the 3 DE rotation that worked so well for the giants. And their 2 current DE's are both in their 30's (Johnson)

I went corner because Butler is incredible value here. One of my favorite prospects in the draft has fallen to number 30. A sad sight. but he will help them out.

[huskerbills]

Butler is great value here.

[Dr.Dre]

Michael Johnson is going to be the steal of the draft.Getting him here would be huge.

[BobLoblaw]

ESPN used to do these voter mocks in the past and they always looked like the Emmitt mocks with all offense all the time. I'm impressed this mock has managed to get through 30 picks with Wells and Moreno still on the board.

[ILoveMeSomeMe_T81]

This is a similar situation to the Titans taking Pacman Jones a few years ago... granted it was much earlier in the draft but everyone thought they were taking an offensive player and they took a CB. They will do it again here. Fortunately for them he does not share Pacman's money-showering habits.

[dmbigeyedfish4]

darius = stud

[1damutt]

Darius Butler is the only solid pick i see them making

[Drew7477]

I thikn the Titans have to get a WR, I mean eventually if they want to get anywhere they are gonna need a passing offense to some degree.

[steiner69er]

DHB or a wr..maybe the cb but they do love Finnegan!