After spending most of the offseason rebuilding the offensive line, it appears that the unit is trending in the right direction. After suffering through a miserable 2023 campaign, the preseason should give fans hope that the unit can be much improved in 2024. Analyst Brian Baldinger echoed that sentiment in his breakdown.
.@Titans offensive line looks vastly improved; snd the left side could be very strong for a long time with Skoronski and Latham pounding combo blocks. @BigDuke50 #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/3PwZ4CWzEH
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 26, 2024
During their preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints, the starting offensive line looked strong, both in pass protection and in the run game. This was a welcome sight for a unit that entered camp as a giant question mark.
The left side of the offensive line has tremendous potential and lived up to that in this game. Manned by first-rounders JC Latham and Peter Skoronski, they kept quarterback Will Levis clean in the pocket and opened up the lanes for Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears in the running game. While this type of performance was expected from the duo and veteran free-agent signee Lloyd Cushenberry in the pivot, it was the bookend performance by the right side that should help raise expectations.
While questions about their viability as starters were raised as late as last week, the tandem of tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and guard Dillon Radunz backed up head coach Brian Callahan’s words with a solid performance. In this game, they were just as good as the left side and appeared to have solidified their position in the starting line-up, showing both power and athleticism.
While depth questions, especially at offensive tackle, remain. The unit looks to have potential strength heading into 2024. Everyone will find out just how far they progressed against a stout Chicago Bears front in Week 1.
