But it's NOT just Julio for a second round pick. It's Julio AND 3 draft picks (one of which is a 2nd), AND
every dollar of his 15MM dollar salary AND another 2MM next year minimum, or an additional 14MM if you want to keep him for 2022.
Here's the thing that ultimately turned me away from Jones. He has made it clear though multiple channels that he not only wants to be paid EVERY dollar of his current contract, but expects to be paid even more in the future.
We saw what happened to another HOF worthy WR after he hit 31 in Randy Moss (who was out of the league at 33 IIRC) Julio is entering that age where HOF quality WR's become merely very good WR's, and then just as quickly become quality NFL starters making a lot more than their play reflects.
That would have been a HUGE risk for a team who is probably a year away from a true run at the championship. Loss of 3 draft picks, a big loss of cap space (this year and beyond). In a vacuum, I would love Julio here. No question he'd be big an upgrade to the WR room. But here's the thing. There has been a big uproar on the board for a "true #1 WR". But I would point out that this franchise has won 6 superbowls WITHOUT a "True #1 WR" and had been to another superbowl without one. In the brief 3 seasons WITH a "true #! wr" We managed only one superbowl appearance (though it should be noted that we only lost that one because copious omissions from the league appointed officials)
The Titans are a better team on paper than they were yesterday, of course, but they WILL have do some cap gymnastics to get him under the number. THey will also have to either redo his contract for MORE money long term, OR just keep him as a one year rental for 3 draft picks.
If the Titan go to the Superbowl this season then this move was a great one. If they don't.....then not so much. Time will tell. The biggest tell will be if during camp he looks like he has recovered his 2019 explosiveness. I'm sure we will all be watching, all our "I told you so's" ready regardless of where you stand on this move.