Titans claim interest in #1 pick “picking up” … If new Tennessee G.M. Jon Robinson is to be believed, and who wouldn’t believe an NFL G.M. at this time of the year, the level of interest of other teams in possibly trading up to acquire the #1 pick in this year’s draft has risen from “exploratory” to “more serious”. Robinson said that “with each day we inch closer to the draft, the discussions probably become a little bit more serious, if you will. That’s something we’re going back and forth with. Do we stay put with where we’re at, or do we really entertain the thought of moving? I would say the interest has increased some. I wouldn’t say there are 31 teams calling, but there are certainly teams that have interest in moving up.” Of course, the interest in any possible trades for the top pick isn’t expected to really pick up until San Francisco is able to complete a trade with Denver for QB Colin Kaepernick. If that happens, the 49ers, who pick 7th this year, would likely be looking to move to acquire either of QBs Carson Wentz or Jard Goff. And with other teams with top ten picks, like Dallas (4th) and Philadelphia (8th), both of which have spent an inordinate amount of time scouting the top QB prospects in recent weeks, along with possibly Los Angeles, lurking, the 49ers may be forced to move into that top spot to ensure getting one of the top QBs. That’s of course if none of those other teams beat them to it. Stay tuned!
