NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Is the Tennessee Titans' defensive "front five" about to make a significant jump?

ESPN.com’s resident scout Matt Williamson thinks so.

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I checked in with him after the Titans agreed to terms with outside linebackers Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan Friday morning.

"Dick LeBeau usually keeps his OLBs on a specific side of the field for the most part, but I am not sure that really matters here," Williamson said. "I like both quite a bit. Orakpo is more well-rounded, and at his best is just a better football player, but of course, we don’t know what we will see from him. Morgan is a better pass rusher than against the run.

"But overall, I think this makes their 'front five' [nose tackle, ends and outside backer] potentially lethal, especially if they draft Leonard Williams, which I still think they should."

Expect Morgan to be on the defensive left and Orakpo to be on the defensive right. Those two and defensive end Jurrell Casey should each provide a degree of pass pressure. Williams is hardly a lock as the No. 2 pick, but he is a handful who would draw attention.

Ruston Webster offered comments about all the Titans' signings in a news release.

"Derrick is a true pro, and you could see his growth in a new system," Webster said. "Brian has a proven record and adds a different dimension to our group."

"Potentially lethal" is not something you hear about any area of the Titans right now.

You have my permission to be encouraged.