Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel revealed that the right tackle competition is down to three players, and 2021 second-round pick, Dillon Radunz, isn’t one of the them.
During his Zoom presser with the media on Monday, Vrabel said that Radunz is not one of the options vying for a starting role, and instead it’ll come down to David Quessenberry, Kendall Lamm and Ty Sambrailo.
Lamm and Sambrailo had been listed as co-starters at right tackle on the depth chart, but it was clear Quessenberry had a real shot after getting the start at right tackle in the preseason finale on Saturday night.
Vrabel noted that Radunz still needs more work. The rookie has been up and down in practice and the preseason, so while this is certainly disappointing, it isn’t all that surprising after what we’ve seen.
Mike Vrabel mentions Ty Sambrailo, David Quessenberry and Kendall Lamm as competitors for the RT spot. Interesting that he didn't mention Dillon Radunz. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 30, 2021
Mike Vrabel on Dillon Radunz and RT situation: I think where that competition is it'll fall on those three guys (Lamm, Quessenberry, Sambrailo). Dillon will have to keep working. He's shown improvement. Playing guard and tackle, that ability can be a really positive one. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 30, 2021
Radunz should provide a solid and versatile depth option, though, as the Titans have been giving him reps at both right guard and right tackle this offseason.
The Titans have less than two weeks to decide who will get the starting job on the right side with the regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals rapidly approaching on Sept. 12.
For now, we tend to believe Quessenberry is the favorite after getting the start in preseason Week 3, but we wouldn’t put the house on it.
