Titans' Offensive Line, Edge Rusher Top Draft Priorities

0:00On March 19th, the Tennessee Titans wasted no time in free agency, grabbing new starters at key spots like Edge R Usher, Cornerback, and Wide Receiver. Bright on the first day, General Manager Mike Borgonzi reshaped the roster quickly to fix glaring holes, but after that initial rush, the team still has work to do heading. Into the draft and later signings, their biggest concern now sits on the offensive line, especially right guard and center. They lost veteran Kevin Zyler after his one-year deal in the recent signing of Cordell Voulson on a short term, $2.4 million. Contract feels more like depth than a long-term fix. With young quarterback Cam Ward coming in, protecting him means nailing down these spots fast, and center is wide open too, with no major free agent, landing there. Fans and analysts see the pressure building around the lines uncertainty as two-fifths of the starting unit remains up in the air, that could impact Ward's rookie year and the run game, especially if they draft a top running back.

1:02The front office seems optimistic about internal options like Slater at Center, but many wonder if that's enough for a contender. On defense, Edge R Usher needs more juice beyond the trade for Jermaine Johnson, while the Wide Receiver room got a boost from Wandel Robinson and, keeping Calvin Ridley, but lacks a true number one target. Center back looks thin too, despite a couple additions, leaving them hunting for starters in the draft. As the off-season rolls on, expect the Titans to target these gaps aggressively through the draft, maybe even an edge at fourth overall and remaining, free agents to build a solid foundation around their young core.