Titans training camp: Defensive players with the most on the line
By Will Lomas
T'Vondre Sweat, DL
T'Vondre Sweat's concerns have been well-documented at this point. His resume is littered with red flags that came to light during his complicated pre-draft process. The former Texas Longhorn will receive a clean slate at training camp.
After missing every OTA and minicamp practice except for one this summer, the responsibility is on Sweat to prove doubters wrong.
Having said that, he clearly has the upside to be an important player on the defense. He is a massive player and blockers can't move him by themselves, so his sheer size alone demands double teams.
People have talked about his pass rushing upside, and you can see why. It is wishful thinking to believe that he will ever be someone who can consistently get pressure, but when he really wants to show up, he flashes short-area quickness and some interesting moves that he might be able to string together more often in the NFL.
If Sweat can get on the field, it's hard to envision him being a complete bust because he makes life harder for offenses just by clogging his gaps. The question is just how often he will be able to get on the field and how much can he do for the Titans?
We will start to figure out the answers to those questions in training camp.