They were one of three teams, along with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, to finish with a 3-14 record in 2024. The Tennessee Titans closed the season with a six-game losing streak. They tied for the NFL lead with 34 turnovers. Their quarterback situation remains sketchy at best. What’s the last-place team in the AFC South to do?
It’s what’s up front that counts
In the words of NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, the Titans must “continue stacking the offensive line” this offseason.
“It doesn't much matter whether the Titans ride Will Levis for another go, draft a QB No. 1 overall, or sign Sam Darnold in free agency if the offensive line continues to play like turnstile caricatures. It was a struggle across the board last season. As an illustration, rookie left tackle JC Latham allowed 82 QB pressures, most in the NFL, per Next Gen Stats, and he wasn't even the most significant issue—nor would I suggest Tennessee should move on from the first-rounder after one season.
“The right side of the line was a disaster, particularly at tackle. Nicholas Petit-Frere played horribly, allowing 8.5 sacks and a 13.5 percent QB pressure rate. Yet, they couldn't find a replacement for him, as all other options were worse, injured, or a combo of the two. New GM Mike Borgonzi noted the need from the Senior Bowl, saying: ‘We have some holes to fill on the offensive line, that will be No. 1…’”
Fixing the line isn’t exactly breaking news. Via Pro Football Focus, only the Patriots, Seahawks, Bengals, and Texans, respectively, ranked lower in terms of this area in 2024.
Obviously, the Titans have the first overall pick in April. Via Spotrac, they also have just $50 million in salary cap room according to the 2025 projection. There are numerous ways to address the problems. Borgonzi has a lot of work ahead of him, to say the least.