Dave Helman Has SHOCKING Pick For Titans At No. 4
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In this episode of Music City Audible, hosts Justin Graver and Justin Mello welcome Dave Hellman of The Athletic Football Show to discuss the Tennessee Titans' No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. While the consensus leans toward a running back or linebacker, Hellman presents a bold, unconventional argument: the Titans should take offensive guard Francis Maui Noah at No. 4. He argues that stabilizing the offensive line—particularly with a player who can immediately contribute at right guard and potentially succeed J.C. Latham at right tackle—would dramatically improve Cam Ward’s chances of success in Year 2. The conversation explores the devaluation of guard in draft discourse, despite rising salaries and NFL market trends, and challenges the idea that only premium positions like tackle, linebacker, or running back deserve top picks. The hosts debate the viability of this strategy, with Graver expressing skepticism about moving Latham and repositioning a rookie, while Mello acknowledges the logic but doubts the Titans would take such a risk. The episode also touches on the running back debate, with Hellman favoring Jeremiah Love over other options, and the potential of Carnell Tate, though both hosts ultimately lean toward offense as the priority. The discussion culminates in a consensus that the Titans should prioritize quarterback support, even if it means selecting a non-traditional position.
Guard is no longer a devalued position in the NFL—top guards are now paid more than many running backs and linebackers.
Taking Francis Maui Noah at No. 4 could immediately strengthen the Titans' offensive line and provide long-term depth at tackle.
The Titans should prioritize helping Cam Ward in Year 2 by selecting an offensive player, even if it’s not a traditional premium position.
Jeremiah Love remains a top-tier running back option, but the value of a guard like Maui Noah may be underappreciated in the draft narrative.
Repositioning a rookie lineman (e.g., guard to tackle) is risky and not recommended—players should be drafted for the position they’ll play.
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The Jeremiah Love Obsession: A Running Back Moratorium
“You ever see the memes when like a boyfriend and girlfriend break up and it's like everything reminds me of him? I feel like everything Graver sees in his everyday life reminds him of Jeremiah Love.”
Dave Hellman’s Shocking Pick: Francis Maui Noah at No. 4
“I need this pick to be offense. It just, it has to be. And I think it would go a long way towards stabilizing things.”
Debating the Guard Position: Value, Salary, and Positional Flexibility
The hosts and guest analyze the NFL's market valuation of guards, comparing salaries to running backs and linebackers, and debate whether repositioning a rookie is a viable strategy.
Running Back vs. Linebacker: The Trade-Offs at No. 4
“I don't know how you ignore helping your number one overall pick at quarterback with a top five asset.”
“I don't know how you ignore helping your number one overall pick at quarterback with a top five asset.”
“I need this pick to be offense. It just, it has to be. And I think it would go a long way towards stabilizing things.”
“I hate the idea of like, well, he could play guard for a year and then you kick him out to tackle. I think it's a big mistake to do that with rookie young linemen.”
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Justin Graver
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Justin Mello
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Cam Ward
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Dave Hellman
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Jeremiah Love
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Francis Maui Noah
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J.C. Latham
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Sonny Stiles
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Carnell Tate
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Robert Sala
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