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Titans GM Confesses to Franchise-Defining Draft Mistakes
1 Aug
Summary
- Titans GM Jon Robinson admits to two major draft busts
- Regrets trading away A.J. Brown and selecting Treylon Burks
- Isaiah Wilson, another failed pick, described as a "tee-ball" miss
In a candid interview, Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson has admitted to making several disastrous draft picks during his tenure. The most notable of these was the decision to trade away star wide receiver A.J. Brown and select Treylon Burks as his replacement in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Burks, a first-round pick, has struggled with injuries since joining the Titans, limiting him to just 27 games over the past three seasons. Robinson acknowledged that if he had a "do-over," he would not have made the same choice, saying, "In hindsight, if you had a do-over, I'd be an idiot to sit here and say, 'No, I'd do it again.'"
The Titans' GM also addressed the team's selection of Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson in the 2020 NFL Draft, which he described as a complete "tee-ball" miss. Wilson played just three career snaps before flaming out of the league entirely.
These draft missteps have been a significant source of frustration for Titans fans, who have watched their team struggle to find consistent success in recent years. As the Titans look to the future, Robinson's candid admission may be a sign that the organization is ready to learn from its past mistakes and make more informed decisions going forward.
