NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Derrick Morgan and Jason McCourty aren’t just two of the Titans' better defensive players.
They are the type of guys who are settling forces.
Missing Morgan and McCourty because of injuries is one of the biggest reasons the Titans are enduring a defensive backslide.
Assistant head coach/defense Dick LeBeau has said finishing in the top 10 in yardage defense is important to him. In the last four weeks, the defense has gone from sixth to seventh to eighth to 13th. The Titans are 23rd in third-down defense and tied for 23rd in points allowed per game.