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Ben Arthur
AFC South Reporter
Most NFL observers know that the Tennessee Titans have an offensive line issue. That their pass protection is far below NFL standards.
Tennessee last season allowed a 41.4 percent pressure rate, second-worst in the NFL, according to Next Gen Stats. It has played a key role in injuries to both Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis, to the team’s regression from playoff contender to a bad team over the last season and a half.
But when asked about the pass protection struggles, new Titans head coach Brian Callahan preached holism.
“You have to win versus tight coverage,” Callahan said at his introductory press conference earlier this month. “Protection is an everybody problem. The quarterback has got to get rid of the ball on time. They have to work through progression quickly. So to say that specifically the offensive line needs to fix the protection problem, I don’t agree with that. I think it’s a holistic offensive issue.
“You can help weaknesses, highlight strengths and everybody is involved in the process.”
That offers key insight into how Callahan could build his offense.
The Titans will surely focus heavily on beefing up their O-line through free agency and the draft, where they have the No. 7 overall pick — a prime spot to get their hopeful franchise left tackle. And Callahan’s father, Bill, will also be leaving his post as the Browns offensive-line coach for the same role on his son’s staff, according to The Plain Dealer. He will provide invaluable insights as one of the most respected offensive-line gurus in football.
But there will be just as much of an emphasis on the rest of the offense.
That should lead to a significant investment at wide receiver for the young quarterback Levis.
Callahan comes from a Bengals team that has arguably the league’s top receiving trio in Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Chase and Higgins were top-33 picks in their respective drafts….
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Publish date : 2024-02-02 21:07:44
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