Titans Draft Targets: Blake Beddingfield on Interior OL Fits for Carmen Bricillo

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By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special contributor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- During his last five years coaching offensive lines with the Patriots, Raiders and Giants, Titans coach Carmen Bricillo has deployed a varied mix of interior players.

He’s favored smart, instinctive centers with strong intangibles, paired with bigger, more powerful guards — often blending athleticism at one spot with reliability at the other.

Oregon offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon (75) looks to block Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Emmanuel Pregnon in action for Oregon / ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Titans currently have a smart and solid athlete in Peter Skoronski at the left guard position, but his center and right guard spots remain open for competition on the Titans roster.

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