The Tennessee Titans' 2022 season is officially over after a loss to the Jacksonville Jagaurs on Saturday night.

Tennessee was eliminated from the playoffs with the loss.

Now that the Titans' season is over, one of the most important offseasons in franchise history has started.

Tennessee needs to hire a new general manager to replace the recently ousted Jon Robinson. They also have some serious coaching staff decisions to make — specifically with offensive coordinator Todd Downing (defensive coordinator Shane Bowen could also get some interest as a head coach). And, of course, they have to decide what to do at the quarterback position.

Sixth-year quarterback Josh Dobbs, who was just signed by the Titans last month, is in that quarterback conversation after starting the final two games of the season.

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Josh Dobbs put himself in the Titans' offseason QB conversation

Dobbs almost certainly won't be in the conversation to be the Titans' starter in 2023.

The former Tennessee Vols standout played admirably in the final two games of the season, but he made some mistakes that are a reminder of why he hasn't been a starter in the NFL (failing to adjust protection on the blitz that caused the Jags' strip-sack scoop and score, plus the short throw on fourth down on the Titans' final drive).

But regardless of what happens with Ryan Tannehill and any offseason additions (there's a myriad of directions the Titans can go with their starting quarterback decision this offseason, which we'll cover plenty as the offseason progresses), Dobbs should be part of the Titans' plans in 2023.

Dobbs showed enough that he can at least be a spot starter in the NFL. While he made some mistakes against the Cowboys and Jaguars, it's important to remember that Dobbs has been in the Titans' building for less than a month. He still has a lot to learn when it comes to the Titans' offensive playbook.

It's also important to remember that Todd Downing was calling plays for those final two games. And his playcalling has left a lot to be desired this season. Downing hasn't exactly put players in the best position to succeed.

There's also the issue of the Titans' poor offensive line play, which didn't give Dobbs much time to operate on Saturday night.

In a better situation, with more time to learn the playbook, I think Dobbs can be a guy that fills in when needed in the NFL. He's the perfect backup quarterback option for a franchise. And the Titans shouldn't let him get away.

At the same time, Malik Willis is still on the roster. And after spending a third-round pick on him earlier this spring, there's no way the Titans can give up on him already.

However, we also saw this season that Tennessee can't necessarily count on Willis yet to fill in as a starter.

Keeping Dobbs would give the Titans a solid backup option to whoever the starter ends up being next season while allowing Willis to continue to develop. It's a win/win situation, though it would require carrying three quarterbacks (I don't think Tennessee or any team will be able to stash Dobbs on the practice squad after he played well in his first two NFL starts).

Ultimately, these are decisions that will have to be made by the new general manager. And since we have no idea who that will be, it's hard to make a prediction on whether or not Dobbs will return to Nashville in 2023.

But one thing we do know is that the Titans would be wise to bring Dobbs back next season. The players in the locker room love him, he can provide value as a backup, and he's already a fan favorite. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

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