What are the Titans thinking?

Febuary 21, 2005, the Tennessee Titans cut a few of their top players to deal with the $27 million dollar cap hole they sit in. What I mean by "top players" is, they cut Derrick Mason, who led all NFL receivers last season with 96 catches for 1,168 yards and seven touchdowns. He was the first player in franchise history to have four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. In addition to cutting one of the NFL's top WR, Titans decided to cut Samari Rolle, who is considered to be the top cover corners in the NFL. What could the Titans possibly be thinking?!? As a diehard Browns fan, I would love to see the new management in Cleveland pick up one of these highly sought after free agents. I understand that the Titans need to cut a few of the higher paid veterans, but the Patriots have displayed that veterans are definitely a key to winning Super Bowls. I'd like to know what an sports enthusiast thinks about this cuts. Please don't comment unless you actually have knowledge about the topic.