How the Tennessee Titans must fill their roster this offseason

This is how the Tennessee Titans built their roster last year. Will it happen again?

Projecting how the Tennessee Titans are going to attack the offseason is a hard thing. However, I think I have the key to doing it.

I went back and looked at what positions they filled their active roster with to start off the 2016 NFL season using the depth charts at Ourlads.

So, I found out how many numbers were at each positions, which free agents they had to let go, where they need players etc. and what I found is a sort of blueprint on where the Tennessee Titans should be looking to add starters and depth players this year.

So here is a roster breakdown of how many players the Titans will add at each position. The format is position, how many they carried at the start of last year and how many are on the roster now.

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Quarterback

2016: 2 (Mariota, Cassel)

2017: 1 (Mariota)

Clearly the Tennessee Titans have to address quarterback at some point this offseason. Now, whether they get really serious and go after a QB who has won games in the NFL, or if they settle for familiarity in Alex Tanney is up in the air.

Wide receiver

2016: 6 (Matthews, Sharpe, Andre Johnson, Wright, Douglas, Mariani)

2017: 4 (Matthews, Sharpe, Douglas, McBride)

Everyone knows that wide receiver is a position of need for the Tennessee Titans, but I could see them going into this offseason really only thinking they have 2 WRs. If they cut Harry Douglas for cap reasons/age and they continue to see McBride as a ST gunner only that leaves them with Matthews and Sharpe.

This could potentially set the stage for a big free agent signing at wide receiver as well as a fairly high draft pick.

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2016: 3 (Lewan, Conklin, Kelly)

2017: 3 (Lewan, Conklin, Kelly)

Stability is key for an offensive line, especially one that was so good at the tackle spot. Expect no changes.

2016: 3 (Spain, Kline, Tretola)

2017: 3 (Spain, Kline, Tretola)

Again, if it isn’t broke then don’t fix it. Now, if a blue chip prospect fell and they thought he was a clear upgrade at the right guard position then I could see a move made.

Center

2016: 2 (Jones, Schwenke)

2017: 1 (Jones)

Another position that needs some depth. I could see them taking some IOL depth here and taking a utility guy like Ethan Pocic from LSU. I don’t love him and I think he has a lot of issues, but he can play all three spots on the OL in a pinch.

Tight end

2016: 4 (Walker, Fasano, Amaro, Supernaw)

2017: 3 (Walker, Amaro, Supernaw)

I don’t know if they see Amaro and Supernaw as future solutions and this offense is tight end oriented. I wonder if they look at this roster and see two spots that need to be filled just to get back to 3 starting caliber TEs.

Running back

2016: 4 (Murray, Henry, Andrews, Fowler)

2017: 4 (Murray, Henry, Andrews, Fowler)

No changes needed at the top here, maybe look at someone else for Andrews.

Nose tackle

2016: 2 (Woods, Austin Johnson)

2017: 2 (Woods, Johnson)

No one is leaving, but this is a spot where the Tennessee Titans could really use a difference maker. If you disagree, remember how you felt when the Titans played the San Diego Chargers and couldn’t stop the run AT ALL. That game was the difference between a playoff berth and going home.

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Defensive end

2016: 4 (DaQuan Jones, Jurrell Casey, Karl Klug, Angelo Blackson)

2017: 3 (Jones, Casey, Blackson)

Again, another spot that could use premier talent. Putting a stud like Sheldon Richardson or Calias Campbell opposite Casey would be huge. However, putting just a guy here as a backup does nothing.

Left outside linebacker

2016: 3 (Morgan, Wallace, Dodd)

2017: 3 (Morgan, Wallace, Dodd)

I am actually fine with this depth chart here, despite there need for more pass rush.

Right outside linebacker

2016: 2 (Orakpo, Bass)

2017: 1 (Orakpo)

The Tennessee Titans need an edge rusher here for depth and because they need to be able to sustain a pass rush when the starters go off the field.

Inside linebacker

2016: 4 (Williamson, Woodyard, Palmer, Spence)

2017: 2 (Williamson, Woodyard)

Another position of need here if for nothing more than depth and special teams. Having said that, they need someone to come in on 3rd down. I don’t care if the guy is a great pass rusher or if he is a great cover man, either way they need a curve ball.

Cornerback

2016: 7 (McCourty, Cox, McCain, Blake, Sims, Riggs, Riley)

2017: 4 (McCourty, Sims, McCain, Riley)

Clearly the worst position on the roster both in terms of top end talent and depth. The Tennessee Titans have to find some real players in free agency and early in the 2017 NFL Draft.

This can’t be their best 4 cornerbacks heading into the season or they will miss the playoffs again.

Safety

2016: 4 (Byard, Stafford, Rashad Johnson, Searcy)

2017: 2 (Byard, Searcy)

I would like to have a great free or strong safety added to the team, because I think Byard can play both at a high level. However, barring that I think you just want to add very good special teams players with upside.

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