The Tennessee Titans play their first of three preseason contests against the Baltimore Ravens this Thursday. It represents the first in-game opportunity for ascending talents and bubble players to make an impact. Several first-to-three-year players appear primed to take advantage of the opportunity. The inside linebacker position is of particular curiosity. The depth at the position has received a downgrade in recent weeks due to injury.
David Long Jr. and Zach Cunningham are the unquestioned starters. Linebacker is a physical position that’s difficult to evaluate until padded practices begin. It’s possible Long and Cunningham could play a series or two against the Ravens for momentum purposes, but Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel will be careful with his starters.