Tennessee Titans LB room ranked among worst in NFL

After back-to-back losing seasons, the Tennessee Titans looked to overhaul their roster on both sides of the ball.

It must be recognized that they largely achieved this objective. Positions such as receiver and cornerback appear to be in much better shape than they were thanks to some key additions this offseason. However, there is one position that still seems to be a glaring weakness, and that is inside linebacker.

Azeez Al-Shaair, who led the Titans with 163 total tackles last season, left to sign with the Houston Texans in free agency. The only addition to the group is former Los Angeles Chargers first-round pick Kenneth Murray, who has been largely disappointing during his four years in the City of Angels. As for the other middle linebacker position, it’s a competition between Jack Gibbens, Cedric Gray and Otis Reese IV, who have three seasons of experience between them.

With all of this in mind, ESPN’s Mike Clay recently ranked the Titans’ off-ball linebacker group as the worst in the league.

Being named to the worst group in the league is never fun, but with the Titans’ holes in the middle of the defense, it becomes difficult to argue against this placement.

This does not mean, however, that this group can no longer be saved. This new coaching staff has brought renewed optimism to Tennessee, and if defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson and inside linebackers coach Frank Bush can develop these players, then there’s no reason why they shouldn’t might not surprise some people this season.

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