Titans Scouting Review: Pass Rush Erupts, Offensive Ineptitude Persists

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A team that had very little positivity for most of this season, the Titans were competitive on defense, played with energy and showed life Sunday against the Chargers in a 27-20 loss.

This team actually continues to fight, battle and compete. It’s just shorthanded with the lack of talent on both sides of the ball.

Tony Pollard stopped on fourth down — Tony Pollard fails to convert fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line/ Angie Flatt

The most glaring difference was the newfound Titans' pass rush, which sacked Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert six times, minus their star defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons.

I like Dennard Wilson’s new approach with pressure packages and extra blitzers. Four different defenders were in on the six sacks.

If the offense can make some changes, it would give this team a chance to be more

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