2018 Key Additions: It proved to be Patriots Day of sorts when it came to the Tennessee Titans this offseason. They have a new head coach in Mike Vrabel, the former outside linebacker/tight end who spent most of his playing career in Foxborough. The club also welcomed a few familiar faces from New England in running back Dion Lewis and cornerback Malcolm Butler. Titans’ general manager John Robinson also addressed his defense in free agency in the form of inside linebacker Will Compton and nose tackle Bennie Logan. And the club moved up in the first round of the draft to grab University of Alabama inside linebacker Rashaan Evans.
Offseason Review: Despite a pair of 9-7 showings, Robinson and the franchise opted to part ways with head coach Mike Mularkey. It makes sense considering that despite reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2008, the Titans faded down the stretch and were humbled badly in the AFC Divisional Playoffs at New England. There are a lot of very good pieces in place here and keep in mind that the team swept the AFC South champion Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017. However, the club needs a far more consistent performance from quarterback Marcus Mariota – who took a small step backwards this past year. The arrival of defensive coordinator Dean Pees (replacing Dick LeBeau) could add up to some very big things.