Pass protection
We already know the Titans are going to run the football with success, but the only way the passing attack can take advantage of that through play-action is for the offensive line to keep Ryan Tannehill upright.
Even though things stabilized upfront in terms of pass protection as the season went along, the Titans still allowed the second-most sacks in 2019. That simply can’t happen again.
Four-fifths of the offensive line will return in 2020, but not without some question marks — particularly coming from the right side — in terms of protecting Tannehill.
Right guard Nate Davis got off to a slow start before improving later on in his rookie season. However, his pass protection still left a lot to be desired and any struggles he sees in that regard this season will only put more pressure on the guys around him.
In order to figure out who will replace Jack Conklin at right tackle, the Titans will have a competition between Dennis Kelly and first-round pick, Isaiah Wilson. For now, Kelly certainly has the edge thanks to his experience.
While Kelly or Wilson will have big shoes to fill in the run game thanks to Conklin being an elite run-blocker, the Titans’ former right tackle wasn’t exactly elite in pass protection, so there’s a chance either of the team’s right tackle candidates could be an improvement there.
At the very least, Kelly or Wilson must match what Conklin did last season and Davis must step his game up in pass protection.