For fans of the Tennessee Titans, the last two weeks have been frustrating. Lost in all the criticism and talk about quarterback Will Levis, there is one unit that should be mentioned alongside the young quarterback: the offensive line.
Yes, the decisions made by Levis have been questionable at best, but the fact that he has been pressured more than any other quarterback cannot be overlooked. In Week 2, Levis was pressured more than any other quarterback. A total of 53.4 percent of his throws.
Head coach Brian Callahan acknowledged this in his weekly press availability and even pointed out the source.
“We have to do a better job on the right side,” Callahan said, “because that’s where a lot of pressure came (from) in the game.”
While the line has struggled at times, the rebuilt right side consistently shows up in a negative light. This is not only visible to those watching it; analytics also back that up.
PFF pass blocking numbers for the #Titans OL against the Jets:
Latham 0 sacks / 0 hits / 1 pressure
Skoronski 0 sacks / 0 hits / 2 pressures
Cushenberry 0 sacks / 0 hits / 1 pressure
Radunz 1 sack / 0 hits / 4 pressures
NPF 1 sack / 1 hit / ****9**** pressures pic.twitter.com/RnQcbfAn0o— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) September 16, 2024
This part of the unit has been a work in progress, but the team thought they were improving, showing optimism during the preseason. Two weeks into the regular season, this optimism has turned to frustration.
Thirteen of the 17 pressures and both sacks in Week 2 can be attributed to the right side of the offensive line. With that type of performance, no young quarterback would be successful.
The Titans will have a chance to improve on Sunday when they face the Green Bay Packers at Nissan Stadium.
