The Tennessee Titans finished 21st in defensive DVOA last season, ranking 7th in run defense and 24th in pass defense. The addition of cornerback Malcolm Butler and a trio of talented rookies will surely improve their depth chart, and I think it is fair to expect that the Titans will have a solid, middle of the road defense this season. But do they have a chance to be a top-tier defense?
When it comes to projecting a player’s performance levels, there is no such thing as a sure bet. But, barring injuries, you usually can have a pretty good idea of how a player will perform year to year (for better or for worse).