Despite reports that the Tennessee Titans are all in with Zach Mettenberger — ESPN.com is reporting that Jameis Winston is in play for the Titans if the Bucs go Mariota at No. 1.
Should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass on Jameis Winston with the first overall pick in the NFL draft, the Florida State quarterback will be “in play” for the Tennessee Titans at No. 2, a source tells ESPN.com.
The Titans have done their homework on Winston, and the team feels he “checks out,” according to the source. The pending civil lawsuit against him connected to a sexual assault accusation for which he was never charged would not dictate the team’s decision regarding Winston, the source said.
While the team does see maturity issues, Winston made a fantastic impression during his April 13 visit to Titans headquarters. That wasn’t only with high-ranking employees, but with everyone he encountered in the building.
The Titans like everybody else — expects Winston to go No. 1 overall to the Bucs.