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Tennessee Titans: Midseason studs and duds of 2019 NFL season

By Ravi Konjeti

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Punter Brett Kern #6 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass to Kevin Byard #31 for a first down on a fake punt attempt during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Punter Brett Kern #6 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass to Kevin Byard #31 for a first down on a fake punt attempt during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 25: DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 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: DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 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) /

Stud: DaQuan Jones

All Titans fans know that defensive tackle Jurrell Casey has been the anchor and dominant force of the defensive line since he came into the league in 2011. However, DaQuan Jones has been a hidden gem on the Titans’ line this season. Jones has exploded onto the scene this year, pairing with Casey to form a force on the defensive line.

Dud: Mike Vrabel

The Titans’ coaching staff has been very disappointing this season. Last year, head coach Mike Vrabel was lauded for making gutsy calls in crunch time and making key adjustments throughout the season. This year, Vrabel hasn’t shown the same keen game sense with many poor decisions having be made.

Last week, Vrabel almost blew the game with a fake field goal attempt that saw punter Brett Kern trying to run for a first down. The week before, Vrabel went for a fourth-and-1 at the 50-yard line only up three late in the fourth quarter. The decisions are mostly questionable given how putrid the offense has looked, particularly with its inability to convert key downs.

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