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Cam Ward’s competitiveness knows no bounds

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Titans rookie QB broke a ping pong battle after a loss

One of the things that is going to help Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward reach his ceiling as an NFL quarterback is how competitive he is. That may seem like an oversimplification, but for an NFL player to be successful, especially a quarterback, is a drive to always win. Well, we have heard a lot about Ward’s competitiveness on the field, but it apparently extends to ping pong:


Calvin Ridley clowning Cam Ward for breaking a ping pong paddle

#Titans #TitanUp

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— SharmSports (@SharmSports_NFL) June 12, 2025

You love to see it.

Ward threw a couple of interceptions on the final day of minicamp. That might seem bad to you, but I got blocked by Pete Prisco on Twitter because I was going after him for criticizing his take that Marcus Mariota would struggle because he didn’t throw any picks in training camp. Hey, maybe Pete was right.

With all of that being said, Ward’s response when asked about the interceptions today was pretty good:


Cam Ward on his two picks at minicamp finale. #Titans. https://t.co/SYFCFyrujX pic.twitter.com/9K0yCfp2lB

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 12, 2025

The first response is pretty funny. The second one gives a really good breakdown of the play and what he will do to make sure the mistake doesn’t happen again.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...-wards-competitiveness-knows-no-bounds-titans
 
Titans HC Brian Callahan announces 2025 training camp start date

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The Tennessee Titans will begin training camp in July

The Tennessee Titans hosted their final practice of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. The team will now break apart for a six-week (approximate) summer break. Head coach Brian Callahan met with the media ahead of Thursday’s conclusive session.

Callahan fielded questions about training camp. Callahan confirmed that the Titans will report to camp on July 22nd, per reporters in attendance. That day will be a maintenance day (physicals etc). On-field preparation for the 2025 campaign will begin the following day, on July 23rd.


The Titans will report for training camp July 22 and hit the field July 23 to start the acclimation/ramp-up period.

— Teresa Walker (@TeresaMWalker) June 12, 2025

Additional details will be revealed in July. How many practices will be open to the general public at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park? Roughly five practices have been open to the public in recent years.

The Titans are coming off a disappointing 3-14 campaign. No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward has ignited the fanbase. Ward was effective throughout the three-day minicamp. He’ll attempt to build on that momentum and progress at training camp.

Coach Callahan said he expects a group of players who stay around Nashville in the summer to organize their own workouts over the break. It wouldn’t be shocking if Ward gathered the wide receivers, especially fellow rookies Xavier Restrepo, Elic Ayomanor, and Chimere Dike, for a throwing session. Calvin Ridley could also express interest in continuing to build chemistry with Ward.

Callahan made massive changes to the team’s offseason program, prioritizing competitiveness and team-building bonding sessions through mini contests before practice was permitted. Seven-on-seven and 11-on-11 practice periods were more competitive at minicamp as a result. The Titans also focused on eliminating self-inflicted wounds.

The Titans will officially be back on July 22nd.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...lahan-announces-2025-training-camp-start-date
 
Brian Callahan: Cam Ward has “progressed” throughout Titans minicamp

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The Titans wrap up minicamp today.

Today is the final day of Tennessee Titans' minicamp. After today, the players will be “off” until training camp starts on July 22nd. Brian Callahan said today that the players understand this isn’t a true vacation. They can maybe take a week or two, but after that, it will be about preparing for training camp. He emphasized to the players that this is a time to make sure they don’t lose the physical and mental gains they have made throughout the offseason program.

When talking about Cam Ward, Callahan said he has progressed throughout minicamp. All reports have been that Ward has been really good in the two days of minicamp so far. The next step will be to see him continue to get better through training camp and the preseason.

Callahan was also asked if the quarterbacks and receivers would get together during the time off to throw together. He said there have been talks of that, but he wasn’t sure of the exact details. With everything we have seen and heard about Ward, you can bet there will be multiple times they get together to do that.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...ard-has-progressed-throughout-titans-minicamp
 
Titans want lighter Jeffery Simmons to rush the passer more efficiently

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A new-look Jeffery Simmons arrives at Tennessee Titans minicamp

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has been one of the bigger talking points at mandatory minicamp. Firstly, Simmons was in attendance after skipping voluntary OTAs earlier in the offseason. Secondly, he quickly made his presence felt while trash-taking no. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward during an eventful practice.

Simmons always draws a crowd and headlines. He also looked significantly different and slimmer. Simmons notes that he dropped 20 pounds in hopes of being a lighter, more effective and efficient pass rusher.

I weighed in today on a good note,” Simmons told reporters. I’m nearly down 20 pounds this offseason. It felt different, but I feel great. I feel lighter on my feet, but still very explosive. We have to be better with the sack numbers.”


#Titans Jeffery Simmons on not being at OTAs, slimming down in the offseason: pic.twitter.com/dKUt30P0mX

— Kayla Anderson ✨ (@KaylaAndersonTV) June 10, 2025

Head coach Brian Callahan met with the media prior to Simmons’ comments. Callahan was extremely complimentary of Simmons, but noted he’d like his superstar pass rusher to be a more efficient pass rusher in 2025. Those comments go hand-in-hand with the defender’s new-look physique.

Simmons posted five sacks in 2024. It marked his lowest sack-total since his sophomore 2020 campaign despite making 16 regular-season appearances, his most since his breakout 2021 season (career-high 8.5 sacks). The recent numbers have been somewhat disappointing.

Simmons carries the potential of a seven-to-10 sack player. In 2021-22, the former Mississippi State standout totaled 16.0 sacks. That’s the type of efficiency and impact Callahan wants his star d-tackle to make.

The Titans defense tied for 30th in sacks throughout 2024 with 32 QB takedowns. New general manager Mike Borgonzi didn’t acquire an elite pass rusher this summer, though the arrivals of Dre’Mont Jones, Femi Oladejo, and Lorenzo Carter will hopefully help. What the Titans need most is for Simmons (and T’Vondre Sweat) to impact pockets like he’s capable of.

Simmons’ slimmed-down physique should also help him survive the grind of a 17-game season. He missed seven combined contests in 2022-23, but managed to appear in 16-of-17 opportunities in 2024. Simmons and the Titans are working together towards maximizing his talent.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...y-simmons-to-rush-the-passer-more-efficiently
 
Is cornerback the most overrated position on the Titans?

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How good are the Titans at cornerback?

Last season, the Tennessee Titans went into the year incredibly confident in their secondary. Then-general manager Ran Carthon had acquired L’Jarius Sneed, Chido Awuzie, Jamal Adams, and Quandre Diggs, among others, during the offseason. Fans were even adamant about the Titans having one of the best secondaries in the entire league.

It blew up in Carthon’s face.

Sneed was limited to five appearances after signing a contract extension worth more than $76 million after arriving in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. As of this year’s mandatory minicamp, he was still dealing with the aftereffects of a peculiar, stubborn quad injury. Sneed’s status moving forward will help determine whether Tennessee’s cornerback room is a strength or weakness.

None of those other offseason moves particularly worked, either. Awuzie played in eight games due to injury and was cut by new GM Mike Borgonzi shortly after his hiring. Diggs brought veteran leadership, but also suffered a season-ending injury, and wasn’t re-signed this offseason. Adams asked for his release after playing a limited reserve role in three games.

Fifth-round rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. played the most snaps on the entire Titans defense (913) and heads into 2025 as an unquestioned starter. If Sneed isn’t healthy, Brownlee Jr. will be Dennard Wilson’s no. 1 cornerback.

Roger McCreary was the second-most snapped corner (653), though waiver-claim addition Darrell Baker Jr. (628) didn’t trail far behind. McCreary will start at the nickel again. Baker Jr. is in the mix outside, especially if Sneed continues being sidelined.

The Titans selected former Cal cornerback Marcus Harris in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Harris routinely impressed the coaching staff at OTAs and minicamp. He’s one to watch closely at training camp. If there’s opportunity, he could be the 2025 version of Brownlee Jr. or Baker Jr.

The Titans initially signed five cornerbacks as undrafted free agents, though two of them (Garnett Hollis Jr. and Virgil Lemons) didn’t last long. The remaining UDFAs are Jalen Kimber, Jemari Harris, and Davion Ross. They’ll compete with sophomore UDFA Gabe Jeudy-Lally and recent free-agent signing Amani Oruwariye for the sixth and final spot at cornerback.

It’s no coincidence the Titans added so many undrafted rookies at cornerback. They’ve fairly consistently churned the back-end of the position over in free agency. They’re hoping to increase the competition on the roster while maybe getting lucky and identifying a future solution amidst so much uncertainty (Sneed’s injury, McCreary in a contract year).

A lot changes in a year.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...ack-the-most-overrated-position-on-the-titans
 
3 recent Titans draft picks on the chopping block

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These Titans are facing a battle to make the roster.

The Tennessee Titans will begin training camp on July 23rd in preparation for the 2025 season. Competition promises to be fierce throughout the roster. As of now, approximately 52 percent of the 90-man roster was acquired this offseason by new general manager Mike Borgonzi.

That means recent draft picks made by the previous regime are facing legitimate competition for their roster spots. We’ve identified three second-or-third-year Titans at risk of being released this offseason (or at 53-man roster cuts).

Jaelyn Duncan, OT


The Titans wanted to give Jaelyn Duncan an extended look last season amidst struggles at offensive tackle, but he wasn’t healthy enough to stay on the field. Dan Moore Jr. and JC Latham are now the starters. Duncan is facing competition for a swing reserve role from free-agent signing Blake Hance, John Ojukwu, and high-priced UDFA Brendon Crenshaw-Dickson.

Jha’Quan Jackson, WR


Jha’Quan Jackson was drafted by Ran Carthon to be an impact returner, but he really struggled on special teams before being benched for ball security issues. The Titans brought in James Proche II (veteran) and Chimere Dike (rookie) among others to compete at returner this offseason. They’re also much deeper at receiver, with rookies Elic Ayomanor, Dike, and Xavier Restrepo, and veteran additions Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson ahead of Jackson on the depth chart. Even Bryce Oliver is outperforming him.

Jaylen Harrell, EDGE


Seventh-round pass rusher Jaylen Harrell ranked dead last in Pro Football Focus’ pass-rush-win-rate percent at 1.6 last season (minimum 20% snaps). The former Michigan standout recorded just five pressures on 129 pass-rushing snaps. Arden Key, Femi Oladejo, Dre’Mont Jones, and Lorenzo Carter will be the Titans’ top four rushers. The Titans aren’t very talented or deep at the position, so Harrell has a chance to compete with Ali Gaye and undrafted rookie Desmond Evans for the fifth and likely final spot.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...cent-titans-draft-picks-on-the-chopping-block
 
PFF: Cam Ward-Calvin Ridley place 28th in league-wide QB-WR rankings

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Are Cam Ward and Calvin Ridley better than this?

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward has been extremely complimentary of his No. 1 receiver Calvin Ridley. Knowing he’d be drafted by the Titans, Ward even called Ridley “the best receiver in the league” during a now-deleted videogame stream.

Ward and Ridley immediately built a connection throughout OTAs and minicamp. There’s no denying who his go-to target will be throughout his rookie season. Expect Ward and Ridley to continue growing their chemistry once training camp rolls around in July.

Despite the impressive start to their relationship, the league-wide opinion remains low on the Titans. Pro Football Focus recently ranked each NFL team’s top QB-WR/TE duo ahead of the 2025 season. The anticipated Ward-Ridley connection placed 28th of 32.

Ward’s 92.9 PFF passing grade in 2024 was a big reason why the Titans drafted him No. 1 overall,Trevor Sikkema wrote. “Calvin Ridley will be his top target for 2025, but Ridley hasn’t earned a PFF receiving grade above 80.0 since 2020.”

Ahead of Colts, Browns, Saints and Steelers https://t.co/VmQaGR1oZK pic.twitter.com/CJmUwGIlli

— Justin Graver (@titansfilmroom) June 16, 2025

It’s also worth noting Mason Rudolph-DK Metcalf ranked 32nd, behind the Titans. Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Rodgers-Metcalf duo would probably rank ahead of Ward-Ridley in updated rankings, dropping the Titans duo to 29th.

The Titans are probably going to be pretty reliant on Ward and Ridley. Will Van Jefferson, Tyler Lockett, Chimere Dike, Xavier Restrepo, and/or Elic Ayomanor prove to be helpful secondary pass catchers in the offense? How do Chig Okonkwo, Gunnar Helm, and Josh Whyle factor into the equation?

Ridley recorded 64 receptions for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns last season despite receiving terrible quarterback play from Will Levis and Rudolph. He also averaged a team-best 15.9 yards per reception, displaying his ability to help generate explosive plays in the passing game. Ridley did struggle with the occasional drop, and has to hold himself accountable for some missed opportunities.

Ward and Ridley will work to form an effective duo in 2025.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...dley-place-28th-in-league-wide-qb-wr-rankings
 
The Titans are bigger at EDGE, but are they better?

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Will changes lead to more sack production for the Tennessee Titans?

The Tennessee Titans made a conscious effort to get bigger and stouter at EDGE this offseason. New general manager Mike Borgonzi made sweeping changes to the position. Dre’Mont Jones and Lorenzo Carter were signed in free agency. Harold Landry was released from his contract, and Femi Oladejo was drafted in the second round.

Jones is listed at 6-foot-3 and 281 pounds, though that’s likely a little outdated, as he confirmed he was closer to 270 at minicamp. Carter is also in that 260-270 range. Oladejo was 259 pounds at the NFL Combine and rookies usually shed some weight to test better. Titans head coach Brian Callahan and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson consistently discussed the philosophical shift during OTAs and mandatory minicamp.

I feel good about the players we added,” Callahan said at minicamp. “The dimensions of the outside linebacker position, I think we’re bigger, stouter, and stronger at that spot, just body type wise. That’s by design. We’ll see if we’re better than we were a year ago.”

Jones echoed that sentiment.

“We’re bigger body guys out there,” Jones said during minicamp. “We’re coming out here to [expletive] some people up, put hands on people, get nasty. Stop the run obviously, but I’m coming out there to [expletive] stuff up.”

Landry was roughly 252 pounds. The Titans’ three new edge rushers have approximately 10-15 pounds on him. It’s worth noting the smaller, speedier Arden Key is still a primary rusher, but it’s clear Borgonzi, Callahan, and Wilson oversaw a shift at EDGE this offseason.

That doesn’t necessarily guarantee the Titans will be better, which is what ultimately matters. They finished tied for 30th (third-worst) in sacks last season with 32.0 and desperately need to improve their sack production in 2025. Landry was their sack leader despite his body-type no longer fitting their preferred profile, but money and a fall-off in down-to-down efficiency were the real reasons they released him.

Jones recorded just four sacks for the Seattle Seahawks last season. Carter didn’t record any sacks for the Atlanta Falcons, though he’s had four-plus sacks on three different occasions in his career. Oladejo is continuing to make strides as a pass rusher after playing inside linebacker for the majority of his college career.

Wilson’s defense also finished 26th in rushing yards allowed last season (133.9). They hope bigger, tougher, stouter EDGEs will also help improve that metric. I’d wager that shotty linebacker play also contributed to that lackluster result, and that position also happens to be a big-time projection heading into 2025, given they’ll be reliant on steps forward from inexperienced sophomores James Williams and Cedric Gray, with one of them playing next to free-agent signing Cody Barton in base defense.

The Titans made offseason changes at outside linebacker in pursuit of improvement. There’s no guarantee that being stouter at EDGE will lead to increased sack or run-defense production, however. The on-field results will be telling. Hopefully the Titans didn’t sacrifice talent for size.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...titans-are-bigger-at-edge-but-are-they-better
 
Tennessee Titans All-Quarter Century Team: Running back

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We continue our all-quarter century team voting today.

Over the next few weeks leading up to Tennessee Titans’ training camp, we are going to name the Titans All-Quarter Century team. Each weekday, I will post a poll at a different position for you to vote on. Feel free to explain your reasoning for your vote in the comments. We continue today with running back.

Eddie George​


George played in 64 games for the Titans from 2000 to 2003. He carried the ball 1,373 times for 4,644 yards and 36 touchdowns. George was great for the franchise in the four seasons heading up to 2000 as well.

Chris Johnson​


CJ2K played in 95 games from 2008 to 2013 for the Titans. He carried the ball 1,442 times for 7,965 yards and 50 rushing touchdowns. In 2009 he won the Offensive Player of the Year award when he set the all-time yards from scrimmage record with 2,509 yards.

Derrick Henry​


King Henry played in 119 games from 2016 to 2023. He rushed 2,030 times for 9,502 yards and 90 rushing touchdowns. He racked up 2,027 rushing yards in 2020. Henry should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when his time in the NFL is over.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...-titans-all-quarter-century-team-running-back
 
Titans announce six open training camp practices

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You will have an opportunity to get out and watch the Titans practice this summer.

Back in the day, pretty much every Tennessee Titans training camp practice was open to the public. That is not the case anymore after all of the construction that was done out at Ascension St. Thomas Sports Park. They don’t have the room for fans that they once did.

The team announced today that a handful of training camp practices will be open to the public:

  • Wednesday, July 23
  • Thursday, July 24
  • Tuesday, July 29
  • Wednesday, July 30
  • Saturday, August 2
  • Wednesday, August 6

There is a limited number of tickets available for those dates. You can claim those tickets here starting at 10 a.m. Central on Wednesday, July 9th.

There will also be an open practice at Nissan Stadium on July 26th.

In the past, they would announce players who would sign autographs after each practice. That has changed a little bit with the new format, so check back closer to the dates of the practice to see if they announce anything.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...ans-announce-six-open-training-camp-practices
 
Tennessee Titans All-Quarter Century Team: Tight end

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We continue our all-quarter century team voting with tight end.

Over the next few weeks leading up to Tennessee Titans’ training camp, we are going to name the Titans All-Quarter Century team. Each weekday, I will post a poll at a different position for you to vote on. Feel free to explain your reasoning for your vote in the comments. We continue today with tight end.

This offense is going to be a two tight end offense, so just like with receiver, we will have a second post that will have the remaining candidates.

Frank Wycheck​


Wycheck played in 57 games for the Titans from 2000 to 2003. He caught 187 passes for 1,819 yards and 12 touchdowns. Of course, Wycheck is most famous for throwing the lateral in the Music City Miracle. That play technically happened in 2000, but was a part of the 1999 season.

Delanie Walker​


Walker played in 69 games for the Titans from 2013 to 2019. He caught 381 passes for 4,423 yards and 28 touchdowns. Walker was a huge key to resetting the culture for the Titans when Mike Mularkey took over as the head coach.

Bo Scaife​


Scaife played in 90 games for the Titans from 2005 to 2010. He caught 251 passes for 2,383 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Titans once gave Scaife the franchise tag. Think about that for a minute.

Erron Kinney​


Kinney played in 83 games for the Titans from 2000 to 2005. He caught 178 passes for 1,750 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also drove a really cool truck.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...see-titans-all-quarter-century-team-tight-end
 
Tennessee Titans All-Quarter Century Team: Left tackle

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We continue our all-quarter century team voting today.

Over the next few weeks leading up to Tennessee Titans’ training camp, we are going to name the Titans All-Quarter Century team. Each weekday, I will post a poll at a different position for you to vote on. Feel free to explain your reasoning for your vote in the comments. We continue today with left tackle.

Brad Hopkins​


Hopkins played in 85 games for the Titans from 2000 to 2005. He made one Pro Bowl in that time frame. BHop anchored a line that gave up an average of 30 sacks per season in those six years. They also rushed for over 1,900 yards per season in that span.

Michael Roos​


The Titans hit a home run when they selected Roos in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. From 2005 to 2014, Roos started 148 games. He played right tackle in his first season before moving over to left tackle in 2006. Roos made the Pro Bowl in 2008 and was selected as an All-Pro that same season. The Titans once again averaged just over 1,900 rushing yards per season during his tenure.

Taylor Lewan​


Lewan took over for Roos in 2015. From 2015 to 2022, he played in 105 games. He made the Pro Bowl three times. Lewan was really good early in his career, but was never the same after he tore his ACL in the 2020 season.

Dennis Daley​


Just kidding.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...e-titans-all-quarter-century-team-left-tackle
 
5 Titans with the most to lose in 2025

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The following Tennessee Titans have a lot on the line

The 2025 campaign will be a make-or-break season for several members of the Tennessee Titans. That sentiment applies to coaches coming off a 3-14 season, players on expiring contracts, and potential salary cap casualties next offseason. We’ve identified five Titans in particular with the most to lose in 2025.

Brian Callahan


Would head coach Brian Callahan survive another disappointing season? The Titans are promoting patience, but GM Mike Borgonzi didn’t hire Callahan, he inherited him. Tennessee’s second-year leader was brought to Nashville partially due to his resume with strong quarterbacks. That needs to be evident throughout Cam Ward’s rookie season. Coach Cally could survive a losing year, but he at least needs to show capable of developing Ward.

L’Jarius Sneed


L’Jarius Sneed needs to stay healthy. Recurring quad issues and a chronic knee injury completely zapped his participation at OTAs and minicamp (and most of the 2024 season). Borgonzi didn’t trade for Sneed. In fact, he helped convince the Titans to trade for him as assistant GM of the Kansas City Chiefs when the deal went down. The $76.4 million cornerback projects as a potential cap casualty next offseason.

Tyjae Spears


Tyjae Spears’ dynamic abilities were limited due to ankle sprain and concussion issues last year. Spears appeared in just 12 regular-season games and was held to a lackluster 3.7 yards per carry. The Titans drafted another running back in Kalel Mullings this year. The former Tulane standout is at risk of losing his standing on offense.

Lloyd Cushenberry


Starting center Lloyd Cushenberry is coming off a serious Achilles injury. Borgonzi already showed a willingness to move on from Ran Carthon’s mistakes by cutting Chido Awuzie and trading Kenneth Murray. Cushenberry hasn’t reached that territory yet, but he’ll become expendable if he fails to recover. Corey Levin and Jackson Slater have been getting work at center in the meantime.

Chig Okonkwo


Tight end Chig Okonkwo has been a slow starter in consecutive seasons, only to finish strong in the passing game. Now entering a fate-deciding contract year, Okonkwo needs to be more consistent to earn a contract extension from Borgonzi. He projects as the primary pass-catching tight end, but Gunnar Helm, Josh Whyle, and David Martin-Robinson are also vying for playing time this summer.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/6/26/24454256/5-titans-with-the-most-to-lose-in-2025
 
Tennessee Titans All-Quarter Century Team: Wide receiver

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We continue our all-quarter century team voting with wide receiver.

Over the next few weeks leading up to Tennessee Titans’ training camp, we are going to name the Titans All-Quarter Century team. Each weekday, I will post a poll at a different position for you to vote on. Feel free to explain your reasoning for your vote in the comments. We continue today with running back.

A note on the wide receiver position - there will be two wide receivers on this team. We will have another post at receiver that removes whoever wins this poll. You will then vote for the second wide receiver on the team with the remaining candidates.

Derrick Mason​


Mason played in 77 games for the Titans from 2000 to 2006. He had 406 catches for 5,506 yards and 34 touchdowns. He was also a prolific returner for the team, and we will have a post at a later date to vote for the All-Quarter Century return man.

Nate Washington​


Washington played in 96 games for the Titans from 2009 to 2014. He had 307 catches for 4,591 yards and 28 touchdowns.

Drew Bennett​


Bennett played in 87 games for the Titans from 2001 to 2006. He had 273 catches for 4,033 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Kendall Wright​


Wright played in 66 games for the Titans from 2012 to 2016. He had 280 catches for 3,244 yards and 18 touchdowns.

A.J. Brown​


Brown played in 43 games for the Titans from 2019 to 2021. He had 185 catches for 2,995 yards and 24 touchdowns. He would easily be the WR1 if Jon Robinson....well, you know.

Corey Davis​


Davis played in 56 games for the Titans from 2017 to 2020. He had 207 catches for 2,851 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Kenny Britt​


Britt played in 57 games for the Titans from 2009 to 2013. He had 157 catches for 2,450 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...titans-all-quarter-century-team-wide-receiver
 
Tennessee Titans All-Quarter Century Team: Wide receiver 2

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We continue our all-quarter century team voting with wide receiver two.

Over the next few weeks leading up to Tennessee Titans’ training camp, we are going to name the Titans All-Quarter Century team. Each weekday, I will post a poll at a different position for you to vote on. Feel free to explain your reasoning for your vote in the comments. We continue today with wide receiver two. If you missed the wide receiver one post, you can see it here. Derrick Mason was an easy winner in that one.

Nate Washington​


Washington played in 96 games for the Titans from 2009 to 2014. He had 307 catches for 4,591 yards and 28 touchdowns.

Drew Bennett​


Bennett played in 87 games for the Titans from 2001 to 2006. He had 273 catches for 4,033 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Kendall Wright​


Wright played in 66 games for the Titans from 2012 to 2016. He had 280 catches for 3,244 yards and 18 touchdowns.

A.J. Brown​


Brown played in 43 games for the Titans from 2019 to 2021. He had 185 catches for 2,995 yards and 24 touchdowns. He would easily be the WR1 if Jon Robinson....well, you know.

Corey Davis​


Davis played in 56 games for the Titans from 2017 to 2020. He had 207 catches for 2,851 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Kenny Britt​


Britt played in 57 games for the Titans from 2009 to 2013. He had 157 catches for 2,450 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...tans-all-quarter-century-team-wide-receiver-2
 
Mike Florio says Titans HC Brian Callahan is on the hot seat

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Is the Tennessee Titans head coach on the hot seat?

Pro Football Talk recently published an article outlining five NFL head coaches on the hot seat. Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was not on that list. Site lead Mike Florio thought that was so egregious that he published a follow-up article to course-correct and claim Callahan is firmly on the hot seat entering 2025.

In Tennessee, Chad Brinker became after 2024 the latest winner of the in-house power struggle,” Florio wrote. “He’s running the show, with Mike Borgonzi now the G.M. The latest iteration of mismatched front office/coach could result in Brinker/Borgonzi wanting their own head coach after the coming season.”


When recently putting together a list of five coaches on the hot seat, I overlooked one who quite possibly is facing significant pressure in his second season: Titans coach Brian Callahan. https://t.co/YbWx0F3lXe

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 29, 2025

Callahan went 3-14 in his debut season with the Titans, undeniably leading to questions about his future. With Brinker securing more power within the organization following Ran Carthon’s departure, paired with a GM (Borgonzi) who didn’t hire Callahan, and it’s fair to ask questions.

Dysfunctional teams do dysfunctional things, and the recent run of dysfunction in Tennessee is reason enough to wonder whether Callahan will be feeling the heat, unless he at least doubles his first-year win total in his second NFL campaign,” Florio added.

The dysfunction Florio is referring to is team owner Amy Adams Strunk’s decision to fire a GM or head coach in three consecutive seasons. Jon Robinson, Mike Vrabel, and Carthon were all fired in rather quick succession. Callahan would make it four straight.

Perhaps that works in Callahan’s favor. Indications are that Adams Strunk wants to shed this reputation. The only way she can successfully achieve that is by displaying patience with Callahan.

Callahan has to earn that right, however. The baseline expectations for Callahan are low. He needs to prove capable of developing No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward. He was initially hired (in part) for his resume with high-level NFL quarterbacks. Ward needs to develop under his tutelage.

If the Titans win six games in 2025 and Ward enjoys a quality season by rookie QB standards, Callahan should be safe. That would mean the Titans doubled their 2024 win total with a rookie quarterback who appears to be the long-term solution. Those are reasonable asks of Callahan.

Five-or-less wins and a subpar rookie season by Ward could bring Callahan’s job security into legitimate question, however.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...s-titans-hc-brian-callahan-is-on-the-hot-seat
 
Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed says he’s healthy

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An update on Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed

Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is among the team’s biggest question marks heading into training camp. Sneed’s first season in Nashville didn’t go as planned. After acquiring him for a third-round pick from the Kansas City Chiefs and signing him to a $76.4 million contract, Sneed appeared in just five games after suffering a peculiar season-ending quad injury.

Sneed also has a chronic knee issue that requires managing. He did not participate physically in any capacity at OTAs or mandatory minicamp. Titans head coach Brian Callahan even publicly called him out.

Sneed recently hosted a youth football camp. It was there we finally received an update regarding his injury status. Sneed delivered positive news via an interview.

I’m healthy, I’m as healthy as I’ve been,” Sneed told a reporter in attendance. “Last year, my first year [in Nashville] didn’t go as planned, but it’s time [for me] to come out and show the world what God did. I’m ready to get back on the field. That’s my life, it’s what I do for a living. I missed a whole year. I have to remind everybody who L’Jarius Sneed is.”


L’Jarius Sneed’s first public health update in quite some time from his recent football camp (h/t @NBC6News) pic.twitter.com/EljnbdAhYF

— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) June 30, 2025

That should indicate Sneed will be healthy and available when the Titans begin training camp on July 22nd. The Titans will probably manage his workload by being smart with his practice script. But Sneed needs to participate in some physical capacity after essentially missing an entire season. He needs to practice to play.

Sneed struggled for the Titans throughout 2024 before suffering the quad injury in October. Pro Football Focus slapped him with a lackluster 36.8 grade in coverage. He allowed nine receptions in 168 coverage snaps, and was oftentimes out of position on incompletions.

The Titans need Sneed this season if their defense is to have a chance at being effective.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/6/30/24458881/titans-cb-ljarius-sneed-says-hes-healthy
 
Reacts Survey: Where will the Titans finish in the AFC South?

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Predict the Titans division position.

The AFC South is going to be an interesting division this season. The Houston Texans are the betting favorite to win the division over at FanDuel with +110 odds. The Titans are actually last at +750. Look, the Titans shouldn’t be the favorite to win the division. The Texans are the best team on paper by far. With that being said, the Titans being behind the Indianapolis Colts at +310 seems pretty crazy to me. I’ll take Cam Ward easily right now over any quarterback on the Colts roster.

Vote below to say where you think the Titans will finish. In the comments, go ahead and predict how you think the whole division will shake out.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tennessee Titans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...where-will-the-titans-finish-in-the-afc-south
 
Cam Ward, Brian Callahan named among top-five new HC-QB duos in NFL

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Should opposing NFL defenses fear the Cam Ward and Brian Callahan partnership?

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan is tasked with developing rookie No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward this season. Coach Callahan is legitimately excited about having the talented Ward at his disposal this year. Who wouldn’t be, after enduring Will Levis and Mason Rudolph last season?

Coach Callahan has a lengthy resume of having worked with impressive quarterbacks. His CV includes Joe Burrow, Peyton Manning, Matthew Stafford, and Derek Carr. He’s hoping to add Ward to that list.

NFL.Com’s Bucky Brooks recently listed five new quarterback-play-caller duos in the NFL that opposing defenses should be most worried about in 2025. There are actually more duos on this list than you realize. For example, the Houston Texans qualify, because CJ Stroud has a new OC.

Ward and Callahan made Brooks’ list!

The marriage between the No.1 overall pick and Joe Burrow’s former tutor should add some spice to the Titans’ 26th-ranked offense that lacked pizzazz and pop with Will Levis under center in 2024,” Brooks wrote.

With Ward bringing the talent, tools and tenacity that reminds me of a young Steve McNair, the Titans have a quarterback with the “alpha dawg” persona to lead an eye-popping offensive transformation in Nashville. As a pinpoint passer with the capacity to drop dimes from various arm angles, the rookie should easily connect with Calvin Ridley, Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett racing down the field on crossers and diagonal routes, which will enable the Titans to showcase their QB1’s elite arm talent and impeccable timing.”

It’s hard not to get excited about the Callahan-Ward partnership when reading Brooks’ take. Earlier this offseason, Callahan discussed revisiting his rookie-year work with Burrow to prepare for developing a young quarterback. He’s attempting to build the most comfortable environment imaginable around Ward.

Brooks also discussed how Ward’s presence will allow Callahan to expand his playbook. It felt like Callahan was working with half his playbook last season as a result of Levis’ penchant for untimely sacks and turnovers, paired with an offensive line that couldn’t protect the quarterback. All those factors should be significantly improved this season with Ward under center, and Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler upgrading the offensive line.

Moreover, Ward’s superb passing skills will allow Callahan to utilize more pages of his creative playbook to punish defenses for overloading the box to slow down Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears in the backfield,” Brooks continued. “Considering how Ward orchestrated dramatic turnarounds at Incarnate Word, Washington State and Miami, he could help Tennessee quickly become an offensive juggernaut in the AFC.”

Hopefully Coach Callahan proves why he’s the ideal coach to develop Ward this season.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...an-named-among-top-five-new-hc-qb-duos-in-nfl
 
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