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Tennessee Titans Offseason Review

By Jon Dove

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 17: Linebacker Mike Vrabel of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to members of the media after leaving court ordered mediation at the U.S. Courthouse on May 17, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the NFL lockout remains in place mediation was ordered after a hearing on an antitrust lawsuit filed by NFL players against the NFL owners after labor talks between the two broke down in March. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 17: Linebacker Mike Vrabel of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to members of the media after leaving court ordered mediation at the U.S. Courthouse on May 17, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the NFL lockout remains in place mediation was ordered after a hearing on an antitrust lawsuit filed by NFL players against the NFL owners after labor talks between the two broke down in March. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Mike Vrabel was brought in with the thought that he’s the guy who can lead the Tennessee Titans over the hump. He and several key roster moves have put the Titans in a strong position.

The Tennessee Titans had a pretty quite offseason, but the moves they did make could have a high impact. Replacing Mike Mularkey with Mike Vrabel will bring a different vibe to the team. However, the key will be how Matt LeFleur and Marcus Mariota mix.

LeFleur was a not name on the coaching market– even getting some head coaching consideration. He is seen as a bright offensive mind capable of developing young quarterbacks.

His experience includes working at quarterback coach for the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons. Last year, he was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. LeFleur didn’t call the plays but was involved in the weekly game planning.

Tennessee is counting on him being able to get Mariota back on the right path. This is an offense that has plenty of talent and a solid offensive line. They need Mariota to take the next step in his development.

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The one major offensive move made this offseason was letting DeMarco Murray go and bringing in Dion Lewis. This move also means that Derrick Henry will now get a majority of the carries.

Henry is a bruiser who works well in between the tackles. He is someone capable of grinding out the tough yards. Lewis is a great complement as someone who can catch the ball out of the backfield and provide some quickness.

Tennessee showed some aggressiveness during the draft by trading up to select Rashaan Evans. He is expected to be one of the starting inside linebackers and get some work as a pass rusher. Evans is the type of playmaker who will immediately make his presence felt.

Harold Landry should also see plenty of action. He is a proven edge rusher who uses his speed to get after the quarterback.

Bennie Logan was an under the radar move that adds depth to the defensive line. He is stout against the run and will be a part of the rotation.

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