The Tennessee Titans will be back on the field Sunday when they face the Detroit Lions in Week 8 action.
That, of course, provides those of us here at Titans Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Lions’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades.
The Titans are struggling, coming off an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills, and need talent across the board. The Lions are on a completely different spectrum and have many players who could upgrade the Titans’ roster.
There are many players on the Lions roster who are intriguing names for this exercise, and would make a ton of sense. There is no doubt that QB Jared Goff would be an upgrade over either Will Levis or Mason Rudolph. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, and TE Sam LaPorta would all be amazing as well.
However, the Titans’ offense will continue to struggle until the gaping hole at right tackle is filled, and the Lions’ Penei Sewell is one of the best in the league.
A first-round selection in the 2021 NFL draft from Oregon has been a standout since entering the league and is one of the catalysts in revitalizing the Lions franchise. At 6-foot-5, 335 pounds, he is an explosive run blocker and, most importantly, an outstanding pass blocker and consistently grades near the top of the Lions’ PFF rankings.
After signing a four-year, $112 million extension in early 2024, he would also be a long-term bookend to JC Lathan at tackle, transforming the Titans offensive line from a severe weakness and liability to potentially one of the better units in the league.
What are your thoughts, Titans fans? Would you pick Penei Sewell or steal an entirely different player from the Detroit Lions?
