Ranking the Titans' 3 in-house options at RG to replace Saahdiq Charles

2. Andrew Rupcich

Saahdiq Charles' unforeseen departure has catapulted a third player into the right guard competition. Andrew Rupcich received some first-team reps with the starting offense at Wednesday's practice. That is a new development.

Rupcich is a third-year undrafted free agent that has spent the majority of his career developing on the practice squad. He nearly made the 53-man roster last season, but ultimately had to settle for the PS. Rupcich was eventually elevated to the active roster, logging 209 total offensive snaps.

Rupcich handled himself okay in limited action, earning a pass protection grade of 68.6 from Pro Football Focus. He was credited with allowing five pressures and one sack via 130 pass-blocking snaps. Rupcich was a better pass protector than he was run blocker, and that's notable given the shift to a pass-happy offense.

3. Daniel Brunskill

Daniel Brunskill was last season's primary starting right guard. Head coach Brian Callahan and offensive line coach Bill Callahan presumably don't see him as a natural fit for that position. Brunskill has endured more reps as a backup center than guard this offseason.

Almost by default, Brunskill's name is now floated into the right guard competition. The Titans possess better cover at backup center now that veteran blocker Corey Levin is on the roster. Levin's presence should allow Brunskill to earn more practice reps at right guard following Charles' retirement.

Ranking Brunskill as the third and final option may qualify as a surprise, but the Callahan's don't seem to prefer him at guard. Right guard was more of a two-man competition between Dillon Radunz and Charles. Including Rupcich in this competition doesn't evoke much confidence in Brunskill's chances.