2011 NFL Draft News: Tennessee Titans Looking for Defensive Size in Draft

April 9, 2011   ·   Michael Schottey   ·   Jump to comments

The Tennessee Titans defense is looking for a new identity in 2011, and it may include a drastic shift in how the personnel department looks at defensive linemen.
In an interview with Pro Football Weekly, the Titans new defensive coordinator Jerry Grey told Arthur Arkush that he is looking for more size up front.
The previous regime of Jeff Fisher, Chuck Cecil and Jim Washburn preferred their defensive linemen like an appetizer platter—a little of this, a little of that, no one playing a more important role than the unit as a whole.
Now, Grey is asking, "Where's the beef?"
The Titans hired Grey to run the defense after Fisher's contract was bought out, Cecil was let go after finishing 26th in total yards allowed and 30th in total penalty yards, and Jim Washburn moved north to lead the Philadelphia Eagles defensive line.
Grey can certainly help with the 29th worst pass defense, he was a four-time Pro Bowl defensive back as a player and has been one of the ...

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