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Captains and cornerstones: Taylor Lewan

By Will Lomas

Aug 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) battles against Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) battles against Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Tennessee Titans have a few players on their team that need to be recognized as young keys to their rebuild.

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There is a misconception that the Tennessee Titans roster is completely devoid of talent, but I would argue that the situation is actually quite the opposite. There are several players on the team that stand out as potential captains and cornerstones.

Many people may think that those titles are interchangeable, but I would argue that all captains are cornerstones, but all cornerstones are not captains. Meaning that while some player are very good and important to the team, only a few players are crucial to the team.

So, let’s look at Taylor Lewan and figure out which on he is.

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    • Is he a leader off the field?

    While he has struggled to check this box in the past, I don’t believe that was his fault. Everyone around the team (and even Taylor Lewan) has said that being an outspoken leader isn’t exactly his forte. Luckily for him there are different ways to lead.

    In fact, it seems like he is learning how to lead his own way now based on this quote from the Tennessean:

    “…[E]very team needs guys who are comfortable talking to anyone, who can joke around and make things light, yet demonstrate what it means to be prepared and professional. Lewan is naturally the first part of that, and he might be figuring out how to be all of it.”

    Is he a great player?

    I would argue yes. Taylor Lewan has the dominant strength and aggression to work on inside blocks, which is rare in a tackle.

    Not only does he have that, but his athleticism and length make him very hard to beat to the edge which leads to some great seal blocks on the outside. However, both of those traits also make him an exceptional pass protector too.

    While he has some clear technique issues, I believe that he is definitely one of the best tackle to come out over the last few years, and he is easily one of the most productive.

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    Does he play a key position or play exceptionally at a position of lower importance?

    Yes, left tackle in this (or any) scheme is impossible to hide effectively at this level.

    What is he?

    He is a captain in my opinion. He is a leader on the field in his play and he sets the tone of the offensive line and the running game (or at least he would if he had the same combination to lead every week).

    Not only that, but he plays one of the toughest positions on the field, and it is his name that we hear the least when the line breaks down. He is constantly in the right place, especially after the last half of 2015 where he played outstanding football.

    He is someone that you build your team around and who gives you an edge both on and off the field. That is a captain.

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