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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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Tennessee Titans right guard, Nate Davis.
KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 3: Nate Davis #64 of the Charlotte 49ers pass blocks Defensive lineman Darrell Taylor #19 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Charlotte 49ers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 14-3. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

4. Nate Davis

The Titans’ 2019 third-round pick, Nate Davis, looked more than acceptable in a rotational role Week 4 against the Falcons. There were a few plays I’m sure he would like to have back, but he looked strong at the point of attack and was consistently powerful in the run game.

He out-snapped right guard Jamil Douglas 40 to 24, and in 17 pass protection snaps, Davis allowed zero sacks, hurries, or hits on Mariota. As expected, his rookie debut was good and bad at times, but he appeared to belong on an NFL field — more than some can say.

Long-rumored starter at right guard, Kevin Pamphile, returned to practice Wednesday, which muddies the waters for Davis starting in Week 5. You’ve got to think he showed enough in Week 4 to be given another serious look against the Bills.

I reached out to Paul Kuharsky to see if he had a pulse on the situation, though he would not confirm if Davis would start.

If Pamphile is healthy, I expect Vrabel to start him, as that’s been the plan all along. But Davis’ performance in Week 4 was impressive enough to give pause to that decision. One thing is for sure, though, Douglas’ days are numbered in Tennessee.

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