NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The first free agency period under new Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi took a very measured approach to building the roster. The Titans addressed the offensive line by signing left tackle Dan Moore Jr. to a four-year, $82 million contract and right guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year, $9 million deal.
Tennessee addressed the defense by signing safety Xavier Woods and linebacker Cody Barton. The rest of the moves have been a series of one-year deals that will leave the team possibly having to find replacements when the season is over.
There are some critical roster improvements that remain to be made. But the options are dwindling.
Here's a look at the Titans' three biggest roster needs at this point in the free agency period:
Quarterback
Borgonzi stressed the importance of having a plan in place to address the quarterback position.
The organization had to identify if they wanted to go the temporary veteran route or turn the keys over to a rookie. The team said third-year quarterback Will Levis will get to compete for the starting job.
Rather than sign an established veteran starter, the Titans added Brandon Allen who was with coach Brian Callahan when he was the offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals. Allen, a career backup, and Levis are the only two quarterbacks under contract. Between them, they have a combined 7-24 record as starters.
It's very likely Tennessee addresses the quarterback position in the draft, specifically with the No.1 overall pick. According to multiple reports, the Titans are leaning towards former Miami quarterback Cam Ward being their selection if Tennessee doesn't trade the top pick.
Pass Rusher
Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson would love to be able to only rush four and impact the quarterback. But Tennessee is without a true difference maker coming off the edge. Example, Tennessee's 1.9 sacks per game average was the third-worst last season, and no player on the roster has registered a double-digit sack season.
Harold Landry III's departure to the Patriots takes nine sacks away from the Titans. The Titans signed defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones and outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter to one-year deals.
That forms a group that includes Carter, Jones, Arden Key, Jaylen Harrell, Khalid Duke and Ali Gaye.
Jones hasn't always been able to seal the deal with a sack, but his 13 quarterback hits last year shows he can get a good pass rush. Carter didn't register a sack last season.
There isn't much to pick from free agency wise currently that will help improve the sack totals. So it looks like the Titans will have to trade or turn to the draft in hopes of finding a star pass rusher.
Wide Receiver
Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine were the only two pass catchers to finish with 100 receiving yards in a game last season. Westbrook-Ikhine has since signed with the Miami Dolphins, leaving Ridley, who caught 64 passes for 1,017 yards last season, as the only proven receiving option on the roster.
The Titans added free agent Van Jefferson -- who started 12 out of 17 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. But he only finished with 24 receptions and seems more like a depth signing. Jefferson joins Ridley, Bryce Oliver, Treylon Burks, Colton Dowell, Mason Kinsey, Tay Martin, Jha'Quan Jackson and Stanley Morgan Jr.
That's not the most intimidating group of receivers. It's clear the group needs help.
There are still an abundance of free agent options that can come in and help the passing game. Veterans like Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen, Stefon Diggs and Amari Cooper are still out there. But they're all on the downside of their careers and don't figure to match a rebuilding team like the Titans.
The Titans may need to double down on receiver in the draft if they don't add another free agent. Tennessee's second-round pick (No. 35) could be a sweet spot where they find an impactful player.