NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- My 53-man roster for the Tennessee Titans as of Wednesday:
Quarterbacks (3): Marcus Mariota, Zach Mettenberger, Charlie Whitehurst.
Running backs (5): Bishop Sankey, David Cobb, Antonio Andrews, Dexter McCluster, Jalston Fowler (FB).
Wide Receivers (5): Kendall Wright, Harry Douglas, Hakeem Nicks, Justin Hunter, Dorial Green-Beckham.
Tight ends (4): Delanie Walker, Anthony Fasano, Craig Stevens, Chase Coffman.
Offensive linemen (9): LT Taylor Lewan, LG Byron Bell, C Brian Schwenke, RG Chance Warmack, RT Jeremiah Poutasi, G-T Jamon Meredith, G-T Will Poehls, T Byron Stingily, C Andy Gallik.
Defensive linemen (8): Jurrell Casey, DaQuan Jones, Sammie Hill, Karl Klug, Al Woods, Angelo Blackson, Ropati Pitoitua, Mike Martin.
Linebackers (7): OLBs -- Brian Orakpo, Derrick Morgan, Jonathan Massaquoi, Deiontrez Mount; ILBs -- Avery Williamson, Zach Brown, Wesley Woodyard.
Cornerbacks (5): Jason McCourty, Perrish Cox, Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Coty Sensabaugh, Cody Riggs.
Safeties (4): Michael Griffin, Da'Norris Searcy, Marqueston Huff, Daimion Stafford.
Long snapper (1): Beau Brinkley.
Kicker (1): Ryan Succop.
Punter (1): Brett Kern.
Notes:
This isn’t the shape I think the roster will necessarily take after cuts around the league and waiver claims.
I’m heavy on defensive line and thin at linebacker, but I’m keeping the best players.
Last on for me is Martin. Last off for me is receiver Tre McBride. If he doesn’t make the roster, they surely hope to get him on the practice squad. Ken Whisenhunt complimented McBride's special teams play in Week 2, but it would be very hard to keep six receivers active. Martin is an NFL player. But the Titans are awfully crowded on the defensive line.
I cut Andy Levitre, the expensive guard who is now a backup, keeping Will Poehls instead. Poehls can play tackle and guard and has done well with his second-team chances. I’ve asked where the developing, obscure young guy is on the line. He’s in, though he could be a practice-squadder for a second season.
Others on the fence here: ILB Zaviar Gooden and TE Phillip Supernaw (as opposed to Coffman).
The player among those I cut most likely to be picked up: Safety Josh Aubrey.
