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Marcus Mariota’s newest target is a route running wizard with a sure pair of hands in the middle of the field."The Titans and former Buccaneers receiver Adam Humphries agreed to agree to — it is just the legal tampering period after all so contracts can’t be signed just yet — a four year contract worth a total of $36M. How much of that number is guaranteed remains to be seen Wesley Woodyard Jersey White , but it looks on its surface to be a pretty solid deal for both sides. Humphries’ $9M per year average salary will likely fall just outside the top 25 at the receiver position after free agents Golden Tate and Tyrell Williams agree to new contracts. In 2018, Humphries finished 18th in total receptions, 29th in receiving yards, and 31st in receiving touchdowns among wide receivers and at just 25 years old, he’s still an ascending talent just entering his prime, so I’d say this contract isn’t completely out of line with his value (a rarity for a day one signing in free agency).A former teammate of DeAndre Hopkins, Martavis Bryant, Mike Williams, and Sammy Watkins at Clemson, Humphries went undrafted in 2015 after spending much of his college career operating in the shadows of his mega-talented colleagues. He totaled just 127 catches, 1,097 yards, and 3 touchdowns in his four years as a Tiger and failed to receive an invite to the combine. His testing numbers from Clemson’s pro day were nothing special (4.53-second 40, 6.96-second 3-cone, 4.32-second short shuttle, 32.5-inch vertical, and a 122-inch broad jump at 5’-10” and 194 pounds) so it wasn’t terribly surprising that he didn’t hear his name called on draft day. However, he was given a chance to come to rookie mini-camp in Tampa Bay (where Titans GM Jon Robinson was then serving as Bucs Director of Player Personnel) and impressed enough to earn a spot at training camp and then eventually made the 53-man roster as a depth wide receiver and return specialist. His NFL debut came against the Titans as he contributed two catches for 14 yards in the midst of a blowout loss for the Bucs. Humphries as their top three targets in some order. Jon Robinson is probably not adding another veteran receiver and it makes sense that he wouldn’t. With Corey Davis set to make $6.9M in 2019 and $8.0M in 2020 before a potentially expensive fifth year option in 2021 and Humphries now checking in at $9.0M per year, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to sign another expensive free agent to come in and take a 50% snap share and only get maybe three or four targets per game at the most. Instead, I would expect the Titans to target an outside receiver in the draft to come in and compete with Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe for that third wide receiver spot.While the contract numbers look big on the surface, the Titans don’t have a ton locked up beyond that first season according to Albert Breer’s report. That means that the Titans can get out from under this deal pretty quickly if things don’t work out for Humphries in Nashville. I don’t expect that to be the case though. Humphries fits a clear need for the Titans and is about as risk free from a durability and character standpoint as you can get. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do to help Mariota get over the hump this fall. On a day where they had to have it, the Titans found a way. It didn’t look good for about 59 minutes, but Marcus Mariota came out on top in the end. Here’s how it happened.Disastrous startTitans fans have seen their fair share of bad starts this year. Unfortunately, today was no different. The Jets jumped out to a 3-0 lead following a three and out on the opening series for the Titans. Marcus Mariota then made things worse with a pick six. Before you could find your seat at Nissan Stadium, the Titans were down 10-0. The offense — all parts included — was nowhere to be found in the first quarter. Tennessee shot themselves in the foot with penalties, allowing the Jets more opportunities to pile on. Josh McCown put together a lengthy drive, but the Titans’ defense didn’t break. The Jets did add a field goal, however, making it 13-0 to start the second quarter.It got worse...The Jets blocked a Brett Kern punt with five minutes remaining in the second quarter, giving themselves another chance to extend their lead. Once again, the Titans’ defense stood their ground, forcing a field goal attempt.Jason Myers’ kick was good, making it a 16-0 lead for the Jets.Mariota shows signs of life before halftimeFinally Jonnu Smith Jersey White , Marcus Mariota put a drive together. He found Anthony Firkser, then Corey Davis for a big chunk. Mariota called his own number for 15 more, then found Firkser again for the Titans’ first score of the game. The extra point was blocked, keeping it at 16-6 at the break.Titans inch closer after halfThe Jets added three more to start the third quarter.On their second possession of the second half, the Titans built on their offensive success. Mariota found Tajae Sharpe, then Jonnu Smith to get inside of the redzone. Derrick Henry got the Titans to the goal line with a 15 yard gain on a pitch, then punched it in on the next play.The Jets’ lead was now down to 19-13. Stop me if you’ve heard this before — the Jets put together a decent looking drive to follow, but came up short on third down. Myers added yet another field goal to make it 22-13 — more importantly making it a two score game. Missed opportunity to start the 4thMariota had a shot to pull within three to begin the fourth quarter, but missed a wide open Taywan Taylor deep. Taylor came free, with no defender within ten yards. Mariota was under pressure and missed him by a good three or four yards. That drive ended in a punt, and the Titans’ hopes were looking dim.Redemption for Mariota and Taylor, but no TouchdownThe defense forced a punt and Mariota immediately redeemed himself with a dime to Taylor down the sideline. Taylor laid out for the ball and was able to pull this one in. That play put the Titans inside of the ten, keeping them breathing for the time being.Mariota struggled to find any openings close to the goal line, but he eventually found Jonnu Smith on a key third down. Smith dropped it though as the ball bounced right off of his hands. Ryan Succop added three, making it a one score game again.On the following drive, Mariota found Taylor once again for 55 more. The Jets were struggling to contain Taylor’s speed and the Titans were taking advantage. Once more, no touchdown though. The redzone struggles continued, but the Titans inched three points closer.It was a 22-19 game with 5:30 to play in Nashville. One more time, the defense came up big and got the stop they needed. Last chance(s) for the TitansMariota went three and out following that snap. He was pressured on second down and overthrew his man on third down, forcing the Titans to give it right back to the Jets.New York continued to pound Isaiah Crowell. They picked up a first down after the Titans were caught with 12 men on the field in a key situation. That’s unacceptable. Thankfully, the Titans rebounded and forced the punt after the two minute warning.They’d get the ball back with one timeout left at their own 13 yard line after a questionable fair catch from Adoree Jackson. The offense had no rhythm, but they were assisted by a couple of penalties on the Jets. A facemask call on Taywan, added 15 more to a long, weaving run from Mariota. Just like that they were past midfield. Marcus then found Firkser to get into the redzone.New York continued to get pressure on Mariota, making things tough in the pocket. Mariota was faced with a third down and six and found Corey Davis, who bulled his way into the endzone.For the first time all day, the Titans ledThe Jets had 36 second and two timeouts to try to find the endzone, down 26-22.McCown got off to a good start, finding Chris Herndon for 20 yards. He followed that with a pick. It was Malcolm Butler sealing it for the Titans — you’ve got to appreciate that irony.Final score: Titans 26, Jets 22The Titans found a way tonight and now sit at 6-6. They’re still breathing for the playoffs, which is all we can ask at this point. They face the Jaguars on Thursday night next.