It's time to test the strength of Brian Callahan's schemes, Will Levis' development and the Tennessee Titans' overall offensive rebuild.

For the first time in a half-decade, the Titans' offensive strategy will amount to more than "give Derrick Henry the ball a bunch" when they report for training camp on July 23. Levis has full rein over Callahan's quarterback-friendly offense, revamping the ground-and-pound identity with big-name receivers, multi-purpose backs and linemen known most for protecting quarterbacks rather than creating rush lanes.

Consider training camp the place Callahan can show proof of concept for his rebuild. Between intrasquad scrimmages against the defense, preseason games against the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints and joint practices with the Seahawks, this month and a half will be critical data to determine if the identity the Titans are trying to build on offense is in place or still a work in progress.

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Here are seven ways the Titans can use training camp to prove their offense is where it needs to be for the 2024 NFL season.

1. Have Will Levis play in the preseason games

These Titans can't afford the luxury of resting starters throughout the preseason, especially not Levis. Preseason needs to be about developing rhythm. Get Levis in sync with his teammates in game situations. Limit pre-snap penalties. Get calls in on time. Prove functionality on third downs and in the red zone. Make sure he has a couple of drives at home and on the road to get as comfortable as possible come the regular season.

2. JC Latham limits Harold Landry, Arden Key in practice

The big trend from training camp last year was how it was impossible to tell if the Titans' pass rushers were awesome or if the offensive line was broken. It turned out to be the latter. Rookie tackle JC Latham needs to eliminate that question mark early by preventing Harold Landry and Arden Key from wreaking havoc the way they did a year ago and proving he can keep Levis' blind side safe from Day 1.

3. Build confidence against Seahawks' cornerbacks in joint practices

Seattle's cornerback trio of Devon Witherspoon, Tariq Woolen and Michael Jackson is formidable. The battles between those three and Titans receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd will be instructive. Win those heated one-on-one matchups during the joint practices, especially against Witherspoon, and the Titans should feel awfully good about their rebuilt receiver group.

4. Create O-line depth through open competitions at RT, RG

The Titans have eight players who could conceivably win starting jobs at right guard or right tackle: Nicholas Petit-Frere, Daniel Brunskill, Saahdiq Charles, Leroy Watson, Geron Christian, John Ojukwu, Dillon Radunz and Jaelyn Duncan. Now's the time to let these guys compete. Rotate. Cross train. Put value in developing a starter, but don't lose focus of how important depth is to surviving a long season.

5. Be in position to hold own against Seattle D-line in joint practices

Seattle's defensive line is fearsome. Jarran Reed, Leonard Williams and Dre'Mont Jones are all big names, and now they're joined by first-round pick Byron Murphy. That's a nice barometer for where the Titans' new-look offensive line will be in August. The Titans probably shouldn't be expected to win the week against that group, but even fighting to a stalemate would count as a significant confidence booster.

6. Don't be afraid to bring in another RB for depth

The Titans have virtually no NFL experience behind Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard in the running back room. Developing Hassan Haskins, Jabari Small and Dillon Johnson can be a priority. But there are plenty of experienced backs available as free agents. Rosters expand this time of year for a reason, and there's nothing stopping the Titans from bolstering their unit with a cheap, experienced power back to diversify what the unit can do.

7. Devise a plan for Chig Okonkwo, Josh Whyle to coexist

The fact that the Titans didn't add significant competition for Chig Okonkwo or Josh Whyle this offseason is immaterial at this point. The goal needs to be figuring out ways to set up both to thrive. That means devising ways to take advantage of Okonkwo's athleticism and Whyle's matchup advantages in the middle of the field. Rather than relegating both to support roles, find packages to make the most of their talents and install them throughout camp.

Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss.

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