The Tennessee Titans looked like they might be on the verge of making a change at left tackle earlier this week after yet another poor performance from Dennis Daley in Week 13.
Head coach Mike Vrabel revealed veteran tackle Le’Raven Clark would have a chance to compete for the starting job, which led us to believe that change was coming.
However, Titans offensive line coach Keith Carter doesn’t sound like a coach who is ready to make a change.
“I know Dennis struggled at times in that game, but I don’t feel like we can blame the whole thing on Dennis,” Carter said. “I think as a unit we have to play better, we have to help each other, and consistency has to start from all of us.”
“It is not to me, so glaringly obvious that we should throw the next man in and go that route,” Carter added.
At least one more week of Dennis Daley at left tackle incoming, folks.
Earlier in the week, offensive coordinator Todd Downing said the team may give Radunz another look at tackle, but based on Carter’s comments, it sure sounds like the 2021 second-round pick’s future is at guard.
“I think Dillon has proven in the last however many weeks that he’s gotten better inside,” Carter said. “To me, I think he has improved inside and I think it’s shown. Who knows what the future holds, but as of right now, I think he has excelled by moving inside and getting reps there.”
As far as what Carter thinks Radunz needs to improve upon, he said it’s all about pad level for the North Dakota State product.
“We just have to get him to play lower,” Carter explained. “Being able to play strong with pad level is something that’s crucial for him. In the last couple weeks, his pad level has improved and it’s something he has to focus on everyday.
“He’s a big, strong guy, and he bull rushes and stuff like that, he does a nice job sitting down on and all that, so we’ve got to keep working pad level.”