Tennessee Titans must prioritize one position above all others at the NFL Combine
NASHVILLE — The annual NFL Scouting Combine is upon us this week. The Tennessee Titans have needs all over the place, from starters to depth. One position group must be prioritized above all others. Tennessee fielded one of the NFL's worst offensive lines last season. They were the worst unit in the league when it came […]
NASHVILLE — The annual NFL Scouting Combine is upon us this week. The Tennessee Titans have needs all over the place, from starters to depth.
One position group must be prioritized above all others.
Tennessee fielded one of the NFL's worst offensive lines last season. They were the worst unit in the league when it came to pass protection last year, according to Pro Football Focus. Rectifying the Titans current situation will likely require more than just one offseason.
General manager Ran Carthon can certainly get started in the right direction as we get closer to free agency and this year's NFL Draft.
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Combine is always a magical time of year.
Players who may not be household names can improve their profile and draft stock. It also has the potential to derail the biggest interview of these prospects' lives. For teams, the interview process, medicals and drills throughout the week will command their necessary attention. Plenty of team-building work will be done behind the scenes as the NFL prepares for its new fiscal year.
Tennessee's situation is an interesting case study.
The cupboard is not totally bare roster-wise, but there is no question that the Titans issues revolve primarily its personnel. It remains to be seen whether Carthon and coach Mike Vrabel will approach this year's draft process with the intent to win now, or take a more long-term outlook with what gives the club the best possible chance to succeed.
Tennessee could move up from their current first-round draft slot of No. 11 overall to take a swing at one of this year's top quarterbacks if they felt it was in their best interest.
What makes the most sense, however, is taking one of the top left tackles in this year's class. We will see what Carthon and Vrabel's combine due diligence yields, but there is no disputing it has become the Titans greatest need. The team released Taylor Lewan, among other players in cap clearing moves, after nine years with the franchise.
Whether Ryan Tannehill starts at quarterback in Tennessee this season, or the club turns it over to Malik Willis for a prove-it type season that more resembles a competitive tank, Tennessee needs it's left tackle of the future. The combine is a great place to start.
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