Jadeveon Clowney expects to play in Titans season-opener

Jadeveon Clowney expects to be ready to play in the Tennessee Titans season-opener.

The Tennessee Titans were in need of a pass rusher before Vic Beasley’s difficulties with reporting to camp, but his absence only confirmed that Mike Vrabel needed that one fearmonger on the outside to ramp their defense up to the next level. After a long negotiation period, that savior came in the form of former All-Pro No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney, who inked a one-year deal with Tennessee after spending the 2019 season with the Seattle Seahawks.

Clowney, who played under Vrabel when he was the defensive coordinator with the Houston Texans, doesn’t think the learning curve in Tennessee will be too steep, as he envisions himself playing in Tennessee’s Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Jadeveon Clowney could form a hellacious tandem with promising young pass-rusher Harold Landry

Clowney went unsigned for so long due to his declining production (three sacks last season) and desire to originally secure a multi-year contract. Eventually, Clowney’s desire to be on a Week 1 roster won out, and he inked a deal with a familiar coaching staff in Tennessee. Considering how Clowney’s pressure rate last year was still high despite the fact that he was double-teamed frequently, he could get back to Pro Bowl form with the Titans should get more isolated pass-rush opportunities.

Tennessee’s defense already had plenty of teeth, but adding an elite run defender and a quality pass rusher like Clowney across from Harold Landry, who recorded nine sacks in his second season in the league could take this unit as a whole to the next level.

The Broncos improved on offense, but their offensive line remains the weak link on that side of the ball. If Clowney is ready to get out and dominate, Garrett Bolles and the Broncos could be in for a very long evening.