INDIANAPOLIS – In Jon Robinson's first year as general manager of the Titans, the team headed into the offseason with the No.1 pick of the NFL Draft.
Robinson, of course, traded it away in a deal with the Rams. Picking eighth overall in 2016 – when the team selected tackle Jack Conklin – required Robinson needing a little more patience.
In the three drafts since, Robinson's first-round selections came at picks No. 5 (Corey Davis) and No. 18 (Adoree' Jackson) in 2017, No. 22 (Rashaan Evans) in 2018, and No. 19 (Jeffery Simmons) in 2019.
Robinson is going to need a lot more patience this April.
At this year's NFL Combine, Robinson is eyeing the talent, knowing he'll have to wait a long time to pull the trigger in this year's NFL Draft.
"We're kind of in a different spot, (but) it's a good spot -- that means we had a good season," Robinson said. "We're down to 29. There's a lot of good players in this draft. Would I like to be in the top 10 and have a shot at one of those guys up there? Sure, but that means we didn't win very many football games. So, this is a good problem to have."
After advancing to January's AFC Championship Game, a month later the Titans have roughly 20 players scheduled to become free agents in March, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill, running back Derrick Henry, cornerback Logan Ryan, and Conklin.
Robinson said earlier this week the team has had discussions with the agents for players, and how those go – along with what the team does in free agency -- will determine the team's needs in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Robinson knows changes are coming.
"I want to try to keep as many of those guys on the team as possible," he said. "But the 2020 Titans, they're going to look different than the 2019 Titans. That's the way it is. The 2019 Titans look different than the 2018 Titans. There's rookies that come in, there's trades that happen, there's free agency, there's waiver claims, and we told our team that. And they understand that. They're professionals."
In the meantime, Robinson, head coach Mike Vrabel, and members of the team's scouting staff and coaching staff, are here at the NFL Combine, looking for ways to upgrade the roster.
"I think all the position groups are pretty deep," Robinson said of the strengths of this year's draft. "I think the O-line has got some pretty good depth to it. I think the receiving position and the running back position have good depth to it. On the back end, the secondary. Got some longer corners, it seems like. There's some length at the corner position. So I'm excited this week to get to sit with these guys and talk to them and get to know them as people because I think that's paramount, is getting to know these players as people."
Check out Titans players over the years at the NFL Scouting Combine. (AP Photos)
Alabama running back Derrick Henry runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
USC defensive back Adoree' Jackson runs a drill at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 6, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Massachusetts-Amherst receiver Tajae Sharpe runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Boise State defensive lineman Kamalei Correa runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, right, and Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana's Rodger Saffold runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Southern California defensive lineman Jurrell Casey runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Arizona State offensive lineman Jamil Douglas runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
Pittsburgh running back Dion Lewis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texas defensive back Kenny Vaccaro runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Towson defensive back Tye Smith runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers defensive back Logan Ryan runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Michigan State offensive lineman Jack Conklin runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Southern Utah defensive back Leshaun Sims runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State defensive lineman Daquan Jones runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Southern Illinois tight end Mycole Pruitt runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
UCLA linebacker Jayon Brown runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Penn State defensive lineman Austin Johnson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA defensive lineman Matt Dickerson runs during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Florida International tight end Jonnu Smith runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nebraska defensive back Joshua Kalu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 5, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Boston College defensive lineman Harold Landry performs in a drill seen at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Toledo quarterback Logan Woodside throws during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arizona defensive back Dane Cruikshank runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 5, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Charlotte offensive lineman Nate Davis runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan defensive back David Long runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Craig Stevens of Cal Berkeley takes part in position drills during the 2008 Scouting Combine at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Alabama offensive lineman Chance Warmack runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Rutgers receiver Kenny Britt runs a football drill at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FILE - In this March 1, 2010, file photo, Georgia Tech's Derrick Morgan runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Morgan is a top prospect in the NFL draft. AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Stephen Tulloch of North Carolina State crosses the finish line in the 40-yard dash during the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis,Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kamerion Wimbley of Florida State crosses the finish line in the 40-yard dash during the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Auburn defensive lineman Sen'derrick Marks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Iowa running back Shonn Greene runs a football drill at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Southern California's Damian Williams runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas defensive lineman Brian Orakpo runs a football drill at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
East Carolina running back Chris Johnson fields questions from the media during the 2008 Scouting Combine at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Mississippi's Dexter McCluster runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington quarterback Jake Locker during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami linebacker Colin McCarthy runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clemson defensive back Coty Sensabaugh runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
North Carolina linebacker Zach Brown runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Western Kentucky running back Antonio Andrews runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Missouri linebacker Zaviar Gooden runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky linebacker Avery Williamson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baylor receiver Kendall Wright runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Connecticut defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
California offensive lineman Brian Schwenke runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Tennessee receiver Justin Hunter runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Washington running back Bishop Sankey runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
