“Could An NFL Powerhouse Pull Off a Blockbuster Deal for the Titans’ Coveted No. 1 Pick?”

As the NFL draft approaches, the air is thick with anticipation and speculation. The Tennessee Titans, with their coveted No. 1 pick, are the talk of the town. Have you ever seen a poker game where everyone knows the dealer has the best hand, yet the stakes keep rising? That’s exactly what’s happening in Nashville right now. The Titans are playing their cards close to the vest, but their latest move—cancelling a highly anticipated workout with Shedeur Sanders—speaks volumes. NFL insider Dianna Russini has shed light on this intrigue, suggesting that any team daring enough to challenge Titanic Tennessee for their top selection might need to bring forth an offer that’s truly historic. Can the New York Giants, armed with a handful of draft picks and new veteran quarterbacks, navigate this high-stakes situation and stake their claim on the future? Buckle up, because this draft saga is just getting started!

While maintaining a poker face publicly, the Tennessee Titans’ actions have spoken volumes—particularly their decision to cancel the Shedeur Sanders workout in Colorado.

These strategic moves haven’t gone unnoticed by those with inside access.

NFL insider Dianna Russini recently shared revealing insights about the Tennessee Titans’ apparent commitment to their top pick.

If any team wants to steal that pick away, Russini suggests it’ll take a historic offer to even get the Titans to consider moving off it.

“I haven’t found anyone in football right now that has said to me, ‘Oh, be careful, they may be just doing all this to see if New York will come up and make some historic trade to get up there.’ And I think that’s what it would take. If it would ever get to that point, it would have to be something we’ve almost never seen before,” Russini explained.

It's full steam ahead of the Titans with the No. 1 pick.

At this point, it would take something unprecedented to pry the top selection out of Tennessee's hands, @DMRussini reports.https://t.co/fyXvZf55Wc pic.twitter.com/j3HrEpObTw

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 13, 2025

Her assessment paints a clear picture: the Titans seem locked in on Cam Ward and would require an extraordinary offer to change course.

This puts the New York Giants in a challenging position. While armed with eight draft picks and an acknowledged need for quarterback talent, GM Joe Schoen faces a critical decision about how aggressively to pursue Ward.

The Giants have positioned themselves with some breathing room after signing both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency.

These veteran acquisitions give them flexibility—they can make a bold move if the price is right, but they’re not cornered into desperation.

With three Day 2 picks, New York has multiple pathways to finding quarterback talent without mortgaging their future.

Trading the top overall pick remains relatively rare in NFL draft history, though not unprecedented.

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