Former Titans' great Ben Jones breaks down rookie Fernando Carmona

The Tennessee Titans' preseason training camp has been marked by the emergence of rookie Fernando Carmona as a potential starter at right guard. Although the coaching staff has not officially confirmed this, there are strong indications that Carmona will take on this role. He is set to make his second start in the upcoming season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

Carmona's performance in the preseason thus far has been impressive. In his first start against the San Francisco 49ers, he held his ground and continued to do so during practices earlier in the week. On Monday, former Titans great Ben Jones observed Carmona during practice and expressed his high regard for the young lineman on the Buck Reising show.

Ben Jones highlighted Carmona's determination, stating that he never backs down and is competing with Jeff Jeffery Simmons, the Titans' starting right guard, in virtually every practice. Jones emphasized that if Carmona can win one-on-one situations, he is likely to win three out of four reps against Jeff. Jones also noted that Carmona played solid throughout a recent practice, displaying his solid performance all day.

The matchup between Carmona and Simmons in practice is seen as beneficial for Carmona's development and preparation for the regular season. Simmons is widely regarded as one of the best defensive tackles in the league, possessing elite skills that are put to test in every practice. If Carmona successfully secures the starting position and builds chemistry with JC Latham on the right side, it would not only benefit the Titans for the 2026 season but could also have long-term implications.