Titans' Draft Dilemma: Love or Defense?

0:00On March 17th, the Tennessee Titans are deep into their offseason rebuild, with the NFL draft just around the corner. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper has the Titans selecting Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love, at the fourth overall pick in his latest mock draft. That would mark the highest a running back has gone since Sequan Barkley at number 2 back in 2018. The Titans have plugged some holes through free agency spending, but they still need upgrades at center, guard, edge rusher, and linebacker. Kiber argues that Love's explosive skills, including 4.36 speed, sharp vision, power, and reliable hands, would supercharge the. Offense around second year quarterback, Cam Ward. He would step right in as a big improvement over current back, Tony Pollard, under new offensive coordinator, Brian DeBole. Head coach Robert Salah, known for his defensive expertise, might push back on prioritizing another runner. Plenty of top defensive talents could be there, like edge rusher, Ruben Bane Jr., or David

1:02Bailey, safety Caleb Downs, or linebacker, sunny styles. All fitting Tennessee's scheme perfectly. Even with Love's flash, flashy backs do not always transform struggling units overnight, as seen with other recent high picks and poor offenses. The Titans know they must balance offense and defense to climb out of their rut. As the draft nears, Tennessee's front office faces tough choices to surround Ward, with weapons while shoring up the lines on both sides.