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Analyzing Tennessee Titans offensive line at full strength

By John Lowell

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25: Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans looks on from the sidelines during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during week three of preseason at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Steelers defeated the Titans 18-6. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25: Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans looks on from the sidelines during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during week three of preseason at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Steelers defeated the Titans 18-6. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Rodger Saffold #76 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on prior to the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

2. Rodger Saffold

Perhaps the largest beneficiary to Lewan’s return is left guard Rodger Saffold. Thus far, the Titans’ front office — and fans of the team — have to be disappointed. The return on investment in Saffold has been underwhelming.

PFF has Saffold ranked as the 11th best guard in the league to date, posting a 71.1 overall grade. GM Jon Robinson signed the former Los Angeles Ram this offseason to a contract that, frankly, he is not worthy of yet.

Elite is what’s for dinner, and Titans fans are hungry.

With Lewan back, we can finally get a good look at Saffold in the Titans’ offense. He’s one of the better guards in the league, but he struggled, at times, next to Kelly. Lewan will sustain blocks one-on-one, and Saffold will anchor the interior of the O-Line next to center Ben Jones, never feeling the need to do more than what’s required.

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