Best NFL free agents in 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a touchdown pass against Telvin Smith #50 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 06: Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) handles the rush from Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) in the third quarter of the AFC Wild Card game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Titans came back from a 21-3 deficit at halftime to win 22-21. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Taylor Lewan – Tennessee Titans

Pro Bowl left tackles might be one of the most precious commodities in all the NFL. Taylor Lewan may have only made two Pro Bowls in his career, but there’s little doubt among NFL executives that he’s one of the best blindside protectors in the game.

The Titans offense may not be electric on the whole, but that’s not Lewan’s fault. He does an excellent job keeping Marcus Mariota clean. Lewan uses his 6-foot-7 frame and long arms to keep defensive ends from getting into him at the line of scrimmage. His technique is really what makes him a special left tackle.

Critics of Lewan’s game will point out that he isn’t a great run blocker. That’s true, but it’s not as if many NFL teams are trying to train their left tackles to be road graders these days. Playing left tackle is about pass protection and that’s what Lewan does best.

The Titans realize what a talent Lewan is and they’ll certainly do their best to re-sign him. Lewan might look for a team with a bit more offensive firepower though. If he does, he’ll have every opportunity to become of the highest paid tackles in the game next summer.

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