The Tennessee Titans will have to trim their roster from 90 to 53 on Saturday.

Now that Training Camp and the preseason have both come to a close, here's who I see making the cuts. I'll also include who Austin Stanley—the "A" of A to Z Sports and co-host of our daily morning sports talk show—thinks will make the cut.

Quarterback

Luke (2)

• Marcus Mariota
• Ryan Tannehill

Austin (2)

• Marcus Mariota
• Ryan Tannehill

This is undoubtedly the strongest pair of quarterbacks that the Titans have had since Steve McNair was under center and Neil O'Donnell was strolling the sidelines as the backup. Mariota has proven to give the Titans a chance to win any time that he plays. The problem with that? He's never played a full season.

Enter Tannehill, the Miami Dolphins' former longtime starter. He won't become the Titans' guy barring a total meltdown from Mariota, but he is perhaps the best backup option in the league. If Mariota misses a game due to injury, which history says he will, the Titans won't miss much of a beat with Tannehill.

Running Back

Luke (4)

• Derrick Henry
• Dion Lewis
• David Fluellen
• Jeremy McNichols

Austin (4)

• Derrick Henry
• Dion Lewis
• David Fluellen
• Jeremy McNichols

I stated before the preseason began on my podcast that if one of the Titans' tailbacks on the lower end of the depth chart wanted any shot at making the roster, he would need to make a name for himself and separate himself from the pack. Over the last few weeks, McNichols has done just that.

He's been a good weapon during the preseason and took advantage of his extra opportunities during Henry's injury absence.

Fluellen, previously a bubble guy, looks to be a lock after he reshaped his body to allow himself to play fullback. Dalyn Dawkins, despite his really strong performance in preseason game #4, is on the outside looking in. He could stick around for another year on the practice squad.

Wide Receiver

Luke (6)

• Corey Davis
• Adam Humphries
• A.J. Brown (R)
• Tajaé Sharpe
• Darius Jennings
• Taywan Taylor

Austin (6)

• Corey Davis
• Adam Humphries
• A.J. Brown (R)
• Tajaé Sharpe
• Darius Jennings
• Taywan Taylor

The Titans' group of receivers heading into 2019 is talented both at the top and at the bottom. Davis and Humphries are reliable targets who are both very comfortable with Mariota. Brown should develop into a key piece once he gets some tread on his tires.

Sharpe seems to really be coming into his own following a strong showing during Training Camp. Jennings was the NFL's best statistical kickoff returner in 2018, and he's someone that the Titans' coaches love.

That leaves Taylor, the guy clearly at the bottom of the pecking order with this group. He's rebounded well from a disastrous preseason opener and has likely done enough to fend off roster hopeful Kalif Raymond.

Tight End

Luke (4)

• Delanie Walker
• Jonnu Smith
• Anthony Firkser
• MyCole Pruitt

Austin (4)

• Delanie Walker
• Jonnu Smith
• Anthony Firkser
• MyCole Pruitt

We know who exactly who the top two guys in this group are. Walker is a nightmare for opponents; he wins in numerous ways and is totally in sync with Mariota. Smith is a good matchup threat who can use his plus athleticism to make plays in good circumstances.

Firkser and Pruitt are a bit more mysterious, but they have both been strong in Training Camp and look to be relative locks to make the cut. Firkser gets open and catches everything. Pruitt has some speed and plays well on the line of scrimmage.

Offensive Tackle

Luke (2)

• Jack Conklin
• Dennis Kelly

Austin (3)

• Jack Conklin
• Dennis Kelly
• Tyler Marz

As Pro Bowler Taylor Lewan serves his four-game suspension, he will not count against the Titans' roster. That gives them an extra slot for four weeks. I think they will use that spot on an extra defensive back (see that grouping for more) and Austin thinks they'll use it to keep Marz, an extra tackle, around.

Here's my problem with Marz: he's not that good. Yeah, he held up well when he had to start against the Texans in Week 2 of last season, but he's been pretty brutal during the preseason and throughout Training Camp.

If something happens to Kelly or Conklin during Lewan's absence, Kevin Pamphile would probably be the replacement of choice.

This is a spot where the Titans will likely be sifting through the waiver wire.

Interior OL

Luke (6)

• Rodger Saffold
• Ben Jones
• Kevin Pamphile
• Nate Davis (R)
• Corey Levin
• Jamil Douglas

Austin (6)

• Rodger Saffold
• Ben Jones
• Kevin Pamphile
• Nate Davis (R)
• Corey Levin
• Jamil Douglas

The Titans have a handful of good football players on the interior of the offensive line, and they know it. All throughout camp and the preseason, they have experimented with different combinations at right guard and center.

Rookie Nate Davis' mystery injury from early in the preseason makes this group a little tougher to figure out, but this is how I think it will turn out. Jamil Douglas got a lot of opportunities with the starters early on in Training Camp, and the numbers seem to be in his favor for having a roster spot.

Defense —>

Outside Linebacker

Luke (5)

• Cameron Wake
• Harold Landry
• Sharif Finch
• Kamalei Correa
• Reggie Gilbert

Austin (5)

• Cameron Wake
• Harold Landry
• Sharif Finch
• Kamalei Correa
• Reggie Gilbert

The Titans sent the Packers a seventh-rounder on Wednesday in exchange for Gilbert. This trade was likely spurred on by the season-ending injury to fifth-round draft pick D'Andre Walker. Gilbert is a better option than undrafted rookie Derick Roberson, who looks to be a practice squad candidate.

This is a really thin group. The Titans better hope that nothing goes wrong with really any of these guys, as that could potentially spell disaster for the defense.

Inside Linebacker

Luke (5)

• Rashaan Evans
• Jayon Brown
• Wesley Woodyard
• David Long, Jr. (R)
• Daren Bates

Austin (5)

• Rashaan Evans
• Jayon Brown
• Wesley Woodyard
• David Long, Jr. (R)
• Daren Bates

This group is really, really strong. At the top, Brown and Evans can fly around the field and make big impacts. In the middle, Woodyard provides a strong veteran presence and still has some gas left in the tank. At the bottom, Bates and Long are quality special teams players, with the latter in prime position to fight for playing time after a strong preseason.

Defensive Line

Luke (6)

• Jurrell Casey
• DaQuan Jones
• Brent Urban
• Austin Johnson
• Matt Dickerson
• Isaiah Mack (R)

Austin (6)

• Jurrell Casey
• DaQuan Jones
• Brent Urban
• Austin Johnson
• Matt Dickerson
• Isaiah Mack (R)

First-round draft pick Jeffery Simmons won't start the season on the roster due to his ongoing rehab from a brutal knee injury from early this year. In his absence, the Titans have some quality options to fill in the gaps.

Urban, Jones and Dickerson all were very strong in Training Camp. The latter two guys look to be much improved from last season and much more comfortable. Johnson has been disappointing since he was taken in the second round back in 2016.

Mack has performed well enough in the preseason to lock down a roster spot. The Titans' coaches love him, and he's versatile. His pass-rushing ability makes him a quality depth piece. If anyone from this group doesn't make the cut, I would expect it to be Johnson instead of Mack.

Cornerback 

Luke (6)

• Malcolm Butler
• Logan Ryan
• Adoree' Jackson
• LeShaun Sims
• Tye Smith
• Joshua Kalu

Austin (5)

• Malcolm Butler
• Logan Ryan
• Adoree' Jackson
• LeShaun Sims
• Tye Smith

The MMCNB group is as strong as ever, and they feature a handful of outstanding corners who excel in man coverage. Smith will look to return to his 2017 form after missing all of last season with an injury.

Kalu is someone that the Titans really like, and his position versatility—he can play corner and safety—will likely keep him around.

Safety

Luke (4)

• Kevin Byard
• Kenny Vaccaro
• Amani Hooker (R)
• Dane Cruikshank

Austin (4)

• Kevin Byard
• Kenny Vaccaro
• Amani Hooker (R)
• Dane Cruikshank

Rounding out the Titans defense is another very strong positional group. Byard is a star, and Vaccaro was outstanding in his first year as a Titan last season. Hooker has been a quick-study, and Cruikshank is a good special teamer.

Specialist

Luke (3)

• Ryan Succop
• Brett Kern
• Beau Brinkley

Austin (3)

• Ryan Succop
• Brett Kern
• Beau Brinkley

Solid and reliable. Those are the best two words to describe these guys.

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