The Tennessee Titans took a big step forward in Week 2. If the team intends to continue their improvement, they have to pay attention to what is working for them and start responding accordingly.
Oftentimes, you hear people talk about coaches finding a way to get their "best 11" on the field, and that is something that hasn't happened enough for the Titans entering Week 3. They are close, but OC Brian Daboll is still making a few mistakes.
The biggest mistake Daboll is making is not getting Elic Ayomanor on the field more often. In two games, he has three catches, two of them were explosives and the other was the team's only receiving touchdown of the season.
Titans need to reshape offense to get best personnel on the field
Despite his efficiency, Ayomanor is currently playing fewer snaps than Calvin Ridley. Daboll needs to make an adjustment versus the New York Giants in Week 3 to stop that from happening again. Not only is Ayomanor doing more when the ball is in the air, but he is a more physical blocker, and he isn't getting flagged for stupid penalties, like Ridley did in Week 2.
Ayomanor needs to be on the field along with Carnell Tate, who has been the second-most productive receiver on the team. Tate is a natural Z receiver, and he has been close to some big plays already this season.
Tony Pollard should stay in as an early-down runner, but Tyjae Spears needs to get more touches as the season progresses. Pollard is solid, but Spears possesses a gear Pollard doesn't, and this offense can't afford to leave playmakers on the sidelines.
With the offensive line and Cam Ward taking up six more spots, the final two spots on offense come down to a question. Are the Titans better off with a second tight end or a third receiver?
There is definitely a strong argument to be made for Wan'Dale Robinson because he is a chain mover, but right now Daniel Bellinger is doing so many things for the Titans that it is hard to justify keeping him benched. While Gunnar Helm is the TE1, Bellinger can line up at fullback, he can sift block, and is being used to wham-block at times. He handled his business in one-on-one situations in pass protection, and is generally a piece that can help make everyone's life easier.
While there is a place for Robinson in this offense once Ward settles down and is more comfortable with the playbook, this team should strongly consider leaning on their two tight end sets so that their running game and play action can take pressure off of the passing game for now.
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