As the 2024 NFL season opens, there is a level of excitement surrounding the Tennessee Titans, but with that comes a touch of the unknown.
The Titans not only overhauled their roster this past offseason, but they changed the coaching staff, building optimism and raising expectations heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Chicago Bears.
Even with all of the changes, the Titans still have some weaknesses that may shine through during the 2024 campaign. The Bleacher Report Scouting Department believes cornerbacks, interior defensive line, running back, quarterback, and wide receiver are the biggest weaknesses.
Cornerback’s depth has been widely documented after only keeping four on the initial 53-man roster. The unit is counting on veterans L’Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie to man the outside, with Roger McCreary in the slot.
On paper, this looks like a solid starting group, but there are some concerns about how they will mesh together on the field when the action starts. Behind them sits rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and newly acquired Darrell Baker on the active roster.
While cornerbacks are a need considering potential health concerns with the unit, the Bleacher Report Scouting Department believes defensive lineman Adam Gotsis is an available player that the team should target.
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The Titans defense is going to look different under new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. From a personnel perspective, the defensive interior is a little thin. Jeffery Simmons will be expected to play a lot of the snaps, but the rest are going to be divided up between Sebastian Joseph-Day, rookie T’Vondre Sweat and Keondre Coburn.
Adam Gotsis isn’t a game-changer, but the 31-year-old started seven games for the Jaguars last season and can hold up against the run at 6’4″, 290 pounds.
When looking at running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers, the weaknesses also come from potential depth issues due to health and inexperience.
There are many reasons to be excited about the Titans in 2024, and their list of “weaknesses” may be one. There are no glaring positional needs listed, only youth and depth concerns, meaning the Titans are in a much better position in 2024 than they were in previous seasons.
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