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Saleh's Defensive Genius Backs Latham for Titans

Tennessee Titans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·Apr 1, 2026·1:05

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Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh, known for his defensive prowess, is banking on rookie offensive tackle JC Latham to bolster their run game. Despite Lathams early game brilliance, he struggles to maintain his performance late in games. Saleh, who studied Latham extensively during draft prep, believes that with proper off-field preparation, Latham could become a line anchor for years, providing the defense with the run game boost it needs to dominate.

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On April 1st, Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Salah brings a defensive genius vibe to the team, even though he played tight-end back in college.

This marks his second shot as a headman, and he's all in on rookie offensive tackle, J.C. Latham, calling him a massive talent they snagged in the 2024 draft.

Salah pushed General Manager Mike Borgonzi hard to load up on defensive pieces and back quarterback Brian Dable's offensive picks during free agency.

Borgonzi admits the spinning spree was heavy, but Salah bets it'll pay off big time for the squad.

From his last coaching stop, Salah had his eyes locked on Latham during draft prep, studying every move even though he went off the board early.

He raves about the guy's elite athleticism and raw power up front.

Latham shines bright early in games but fades late, so the real work is off field, with the nutrition, way control, and conditioning to stay fresh, against top pass rushers.

If Latham nails that pro-level preptis offseason, he could anchor the line for years, giving Salah's defense the run game boost it craves too.

Dominain.