NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Just three months ago, the Tennessee Titans' draft preparation process faced a sudden reset. Bringing in new coach Mike Vrabel and his assistants meant the criteria for judging prospects would change to fit new coaches' preferences and schemes.
General manager Jon Robinson was prepared for the change in direction. He sat down with the new coaching staff shortly after they were hired to talk position specifics, strengths and weaknesses. Then he conferred with his scouts to inform them of any changes. Much of their evaluations to that point were still useful, but the new challenge was identifying players who fit a Vrabel-led team.