To bridge the summer break into the season, The Tennessean is looking at each Titans position group individually and evaluating the big questions that will determine how the Titans' 2026 season goes. Now, we look at JC Latham and the Titans' offensive line.
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Too many recent Titans seasons have been derailed by bad tackle play. Last season... wasn't that? Moore and Latham weren't superstars, but let's put it this way: Last year was the first seasons since 2021 where a Titans starting quarterback didn't feel more than 50% of his pressures coming from off tackle.
For years, the bar was the Titans' offense might be able to work if they get league-average tackle play. There's an argument that that's what they got in 2025, and the offense was still a mess.
Now, of course, things are different. The Titans invested in wide receiver depth like they never have before. QB Cam Ward isn't a rookie anymore. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's play calling track record is more impressive than Brian Callahan's was. Add league-average tackle play in with all those improvements and maybe ― just maybe ― the axiom can ring true in 2026.
But there's also the reality of the modern NFL. The Titans play more than half of their games against top-tier edge rushers like Will Anderson Jr., Aidan Hutchinson, Maxx Crosby, Brian Burns, Trey Hendrickson, Danielle Hunter, Jonathan Greenard, Jared Verse and T.J. Watt. If Moore and Latham play the way they did last year, the Titans figure to be overmatched off the edge in most of their games. And while that's becoming increasingly true for most teams, it's hard for the Titans in particular to not be nervous about this given the memories of how badly Dennis Daley, Andre Dillard and Nicholas Petit-Frere derailed past seasons.
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So what does good enough look like in Moore and Latham's cases? If the two of them can combine to allow three or fewer pressures per game, the Titans are probably in a fine position relative to the rest of the league. It's admittedly a low bar, and one the duo did achieve in 2025. But that's the standard for good enough, and it's time to see good enough actually be good enough to translate into results on offense.
Tennessee Titans center Pat Coogan (79) and tackle Austin Deculus (76) run drills during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'dale Robinson (4) catches a ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo works with his players during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) gets in position for a drill during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans center Pat Coogan (79) puts his helmet back on during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) and quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans defensive end Javien Harrell (92) run drills during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh watches his players during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans players head out for mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney works with quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) and quarterback Cam Ward (1) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans tackle Dan Moore Jr. (75) heads to the field during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws next to quarterback Will Levis (8) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans defensive end Javien Harrell (92) warms up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) warms up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans defensive end David Ebuka Agoha (58), quarterback Hendon Hooker (16), and wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Defensive Line Coach, Aaron Whitecotton speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans wide receivers coach Greg Lewis speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans defensive backs and safeties coach Marquand Manuel speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)1 / 42
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans center Pat Coogan (79) and tackle Austin Deculus (76) run drills during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'dale Robinson (4) catches a ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo works with his players during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) gets in position for a drill during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans center Pat Coogan (79) puts his helmet back on during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) and quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans defensive end Javien Harrell (92) run drills during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh watches his players during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans players head out for mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney works with quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) and quarterback Cam Ward (1) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans tackle Dan Moore Jr. (75) heads to the field during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws next to quarterback Will Levis (8) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans defensive end Javien Harrell (92) warms up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) warms up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans defensive end David Ebuka Agoha (58), quarterback Hendon Hooker (16), and wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Defensive Line Coach, Aaron Whitecotton speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans wide receivers coach Greg Lewis speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans defensive backs and safeties coach Marquand Manuel speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Titans continue offseason work during minicamp session
Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh speaks before mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Who's starting at center? Austin Schlottmann has the inside track.
Who's starting at right guard? This one feels like it'll come down to who wins camp between Cordell Volson and Jackson Slater.
Is this the year Peter Skoronski breaks through as an All-Pro? Probably not unless the Titans make the playoffs.
Is Austin Deculus enough at swing tackle? He's probably a downgrade from Oli Udoh last year, but his experience still matters.
Will the rookies play? We'll see, but consider it an uphill climb for Coogan and Carmona alike. Don't expect much playing time before November, if at all this year.