Titans OL Dan Moore Has Stern Message for Critics of Big Contract

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Titans OL Dan Moore Has Stern Message for Critics of Big Contract

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Austin C. Boyd | Last updated Mar 21, 2025 4:57 PM ET

The biggest splash the Tennessee Titans have made in free agency so far was giving former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. a massive four-year, $82 million contract. While he does fill a huge need for the Titans, many fans thought the team overpaid him.

According to Pro Football Focus , Moore gave up 12 sacks last season, which was among the worst for a tackle in the NFL. That said, Tennessee clearly saw something in him and they have one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL in Bill Callahan.

Moore has heard a lot of the noise and he's eager to prove the critics wrong.

"Obviously I want to exceed expectations," Moore said Thursday, via TennesseeTitans.com. "But it's not only about proving the team right, it's about proving myself right. I feel like my expectations will always be higher than anyone else's are for me. I feel like by meeting my expectations, I'll exceed the team's expectations.

"So, not only do I want to prove them right, I want to prove them damn right, where (they're thinking), 'We got our guy. He didn't just do what we needed him to do, he did that and more.' That is the consensus I want in the organization."

Moore is clearly highly motivated to have a big season with the Titans. He could be blocking for a No. 1 pick quarterback in 2025 so his job will be extra important. If he can live up to the contract, the Titans' offense has a chance to be greatly improved.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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