Not All Mocks Are Created Equally, Or Realistically

They're everywhere this time of year, and while some are interesting and thought-provoking, others are wild and outrageous. Today, we look at the wildest mock draft for the Tennessee Titans.

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NASHVILLE - Recently, I began to pay attention to the work of a website called The 33rd Team.  Their lineup of writers includes a who's who of former and current players, coaches, and contributors, so much of their work comes with in-depth knowledge of their subject matter. 

However, when their latest mock draft hit the net, and when you get to the Tennessee Titans, this one took an unexpected turn quickly. 

As expected, their first pick in this mock was the Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. 

Following Young to Carolina, that's where it turned toward the unexpected and downright head-scratching.     

At No.2, the Houston Texans selected Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, much to the surprise of myself and likely others who read this one. 

What is their reason for this surprising pick?

The Houston Texans take their shot at the uber-talented passer from Florida. Anthony Richardson (scouting report) took the combine by storm with his arm strength, accuracy, speed and athleticism. Richardson does not have much game experience, but his upside is too much for the Texans to pass up at this spot.

Granted, Richardson is an athletic freak and has the potential to be something this league hasn't seen lately. However, with his high ceiling comes an even higher floor, making this a boom-or-bust move. 

Following the Texans selection, one of the most recent rumors can to pass in this mock draft. The Titans traded up from No.11 to No.3, and this is where things went awry.  

With the third pick, the Titans select Will Levis, quarterback, from the University of Kentucky. 

Wait, what? 

CJ Stroud is still on the board, and the Titans take Levis here?  

If that's not head-scratching enough, wait until you see what the Titans gave away here to move up to No.3.

  

PROJECTED TRADE WITH CARDINALS

Tennessee receives

: 1-3 

Arizona receives

: 1-11, 2-41, 3-72, 5-147, 2024 second-round pick

Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

The Titans move from No. 11 to No. 3 to fill their big quarterback need. The Titans give up No. 11, No. 41, No. 72, and No. 147 to go along with a second-round pick in 2024. Will Levis (scouting report) will be a good fit in this city and with this team. The Titans feel like they are a quarterback away from being contenders in the AFC.

With all due respect, I know the difficulty in doing a mock draft like this, but for a team with multiple needs, at multiple positions to give away three of their six selections in this draft and then not take the best quarterback available is staggering.  

Yes, it's their personal opinion, and mine is different. It's not reality, though some feel the Titans will indeed make this trade up to No.3, but hopefully if they do, they won't give away the farm to do it in one draft.  

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