DT P.J. Hall/DT Maurice Hurst

After such a putrid performance last week in Oakland, some of the young pieces on defense need to show they are part of the solution, not the problem.

Second-year defensive tackles Hurst and P.J. Hall fit that category. Each has flashed potential and provided some pressure, but they’re not providing enough punch from the inside. Upon returning to the Raiders, Gruden talked extensively about the need for disruption from the defensive tackle position, and these two have fallen short of expectations.

The Titans entered last week’s contest having allowed a whopping 49 sacks, but Oakland couldn’t notch one that day. While the entire defense is to blame, these two seemingly possess the power and quickness to do more damage. Watch to see if hey can step their game up on Sunday and ensure they’re still in Gruden’s plans.

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