Titans Tell No. 4 Pick Carnell Tate He Must Earn His Role

The stance signals a plan to grow weapons around quarterback Cam Ward through earned roles.

Overview

Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said the top-five pick will have to earn his place on the field in Tennessee.
Carnell Tate said he intends to prove his worth and win the trust of coaches and veteran teammates.
Tennessee drafted the Ohio State receiver fourth overall to give quarterback Cam Ward a playmaker, and assistant GM Dave Ziegler called him the clear choice.
Team evaluators timed Tate’s 40-yard dash in the mid-4.4s rather than his official 4.53, showing how clubs rely on their own measurements and film grades.
The Titans also reinforced their defense by trading back into Round 1 for Auburn lineman Keldric Faulk and selecting Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. in the second round.