Hot Topics From Titans GM Ran Carthon at the NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS – Titans General Manager Ran Carthon spoke to reporters on Tuesday here at the NFL Combine.

Here’s a look at some of the biggest topics from his availability:

-On the strengths of the 2024 NFL Draft, Carthon said, “I think we’re really deep at receiver in this draft, and o-line as a whole, which are two areas we’re going to be focusing on. But it’s a really deep class, a lot of talented men and we’re looking forward to meeting with them throughout this process.”

-Running back Derrick Henry’s contract expires in March. Carthon said he had a good conversation with Henry on the way out, “and he knows where we are, and we know where he is.” “I think you guys that have been around know that we don’t really talk about a player’s contract status in public,” Carthon said, “but we’ll be well positioned to do whatever we need to do, and when those conversations need to be had, we’ll have them with Derrick and his team.”

-The Titans currently have the seventh overall pick in the NFL Draft. Carthon said, “I like 7, but I am open. We have to listen to any offers that may come.” Carthon said the long-term goal is to build the football team into a consistent winner, “and the way you do that is build it through the draft and off of that you need draft picks to do that. I would definitely be willing to listen, but it has to make sense for us.” The Titans are scheduled to make eight picks overall, and while Carthon said he’s happy with the eight, he’d considering adding more (via a trade).

-Carthon said the Titans are looking for a different type player with new head coach Brian Callahan, as opposed to former coach Mike Vrabel: “It’s going to be a little bit of a difference. I think there’s going to be some carryover on defense, just in terms of structure. But the style will change a little bit. I think offensively it will change, which is where you have to give our scouts grace – they’ve gone from post-draft last year…