Scout's take: Reviewing Titans' picks and who they passed on

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By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans came into the draft looking for interior pass rush, outside pass rush and interior offensive lineman, and an upgrade at wide receiver.

Other positions that needed to be filled were starting nose tackle, future starting tight end, backup Inside linebacker, backup safety and running back.

1st Round: Pick 19:  DT—Jeffery Simmons 6’4 304----No Timing/injured

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(Photo courtesy Mississippi State athletics.)

Good size, frame, length. Off the field issue is a concern. ACL injury is a concern. But talent is real, production as a rusher,

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Paul Kuharsky has covered the Tennessee Titans since 1996, first for The Tennessean, then ESPN.com and now independently at paulkuharsky.com. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and one of the longest-tenured Titans beat reporters in the franchise's history.