The Tennessee Titans have holes to address this offseason, but as new general manager Mike Borgonzi said during his introductory press conference, you can spot several positions where the team has proven talent.
The Titans clearly have issues to address, proven by their lackluster 3-14 season.
The Titans will focus on certain areas of their roster while having faith in the talent they have at other spots. Little-to-no teams can claim they possess depth across the board. Analyzing starters and key backups or role players, we've identified the Titans' five best position groups, ranked strongest to weakest.
5. Specialists
Don't take this for granted because there have been several seasons where a good kicker was the difference between the Titans making or missing the playoffs. Assuming the Titans bring back Nick Folk, he and Ryan Stonehouse could be the best kicker/punter duo in the NFL. It certainly doesn't hurt that the entire special teams group got a massive boost by hiring John Fassel as the new coordinator.
4. Tight End
Chig Okonkwo finished the season strong and continues to look like a player who needs more put on his plate. Josh Whyle didn't take the big step forward people thought he might, but he was solid and has continued to improve since his rookie year. That tandem should be a solid one-two punch, especially if the Titans can find a quarterback who can stay patient and take the check down when things down the field aren't there.
3. Defensive Tackle
There may not be a better young tandem of tackles than Jeffery Simmons (27) and T'Vondre Sweat (23) in the league. Those two are capable of ruining an offense's day, they just need more help on the outside. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson should allow them to penetrate more often. Depth is an issue that should be addressed behind them, but Simmons and Sweat can be stars on defense, and Sebastian Joseph-Day is an underrated talent that would make this group even stronger going into next season if he's re-signed.
2. Running Back
Tony Pollard's versatility was a revelation for the Titans this season, but he had to be overused because of the injury to Tyjae Spears. Being the focal point of the offense, Pollard racked up over 1,300 yards from scrimmage as an effective option for the Titans on the ground or in the passing game. When Spears was healthy, he consistently made defenders miss at the line of scrimage and out in space. This time next year, we could be discussing how all of the signs were there for him to have a breakout season in 2025.
1. Cornerback
This depends a lot on what you think about L'Jarius Sneed. Sneed still has a lot in the tank, and having him settled in Tennessee for a year and bringing over Borgonzi, who should have detailed knowledge about the best way to keep him healthy, should help him have a big bounce-back season in 2025. Even without Sneed, Chidobe Awuzie, Roger McCreary, and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. are a solid trio of cornerbacks, and would be among the two or three best groups the Titans have had in the last decade.