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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As if the list of pending free agents wasn't enough, we’re starting to see other players who might be of interest coming onto the market. ESPN’s Adam Caplan recently gave us a rundown of his most likely salary-cap cuts. One of them, running back Reggie Bush, has already been released. Four names on Caplan's list strike me as guys the Titans could be interested in: Kansas City outside linebacker Tamba Hali, Philadelphia outside linebacker Trent Cole, Indianapolis defensive lineman Arthur Jones and Buccaneers tackle Anthony Collins. The Titans showed interest in Jones a year ago before he signed with the Colts. I asked ESPN resident scout Matt Williamson about those four and how each could fit in Tennessee. “All make sense and are scheme-fits,” he said. “Hali and Cole are similar and both have played very well in a 3-4 as an OLB. Dick LeBeau also has a history of having shorter, leverage-type OLBs, which suits both, but especially Cole. Although Cole’s best days were as a 4-3 end. Still, both bring something off the edge and are far from done. “I like Jones as well. Tough guy that would be a defensive end for Tennessee, but can be moved around the line a bit. He’s a run-stuffer, but can also push the pocket. I would think LeBeau would be quite fond of him.” “Collins was a great third tackle for the Bengals and did really well when he got in as a starter due to injuries, but like the rest of Tampa Bay’s offensive line last year, he really struggled as an every-week starting left tackle. He can play either side but is a little frightening. Guess it depends on cost with him. I would be afraid to overpay.” There is a going to be a huge push to add edge rushers. Top players in free agency, such as the Chiefs' Justin Houston, are bound to get tagged and not make it to market. The more out there, the better, of course.
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