The Tennessee Titans received a lot of attention this offseason for their wholesale changes. Whether it was firing successful longtime coach Mike Vrabel and replacing him with Brian Callahan or adding significant talent on offense, it was a busy offseason for Tennessee.
However, the Titans are 1-3 heading into a Week 6 showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. Tennessee’s defense is not to blame for its lack of wins.
Before Week 6 kicks off, the Titans rank No. 1 in the NFL in total defense and No. 1 in pass defense. Tennessee is allowing just 243 total yards per game and only 124 passing yards per contest. One of the Titans’ prized offseason acquisitions, cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, is already paying dividends. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson recently called Sneed the NFL’s best cornerback.
“Sometimes, I don’t think he gets the respect that he deserves,” Wilson said of Sneed. “I think he’s the best corner in the National Football League. He’s not afraid of any challenge, he’s not afraid of anyone, and I just love to see him compete.”
Asked #Titans Dennard Wilson about rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr performance against the Dolphins. High praise for the young rookie and even higher praise for L’Jarius Sneed, who he calls “The best cornerback in the league” pic.twitter.com/9BK49dYUTR
— JT Ruhnke (@jt_ruhnke) October 10, 2024
The results speak for themselves. While calling one player the best is subjective, the Titans’ defensive results are proof that GM Ran Carthon made the right move by acquiring Sneed.