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Podcast: What I Asked Cam Ward and Why I Asked It
A follow-up about Cam Ward's results was a question about what he's done so far, not a verdict on what the Titans quarterback can become By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A follow-up question to Cam Ward on Wednesday has been treated in some places as something much bigger than it was. That exchange was part of the latest edition of The Paul Kuharsky Podcast. Ward said he's a very good quarterback. I don't think it's a good journalistic habit to let the subject of a press conference...
The Readout: Week One Isn't a Liar, Every NFL Week Is
One game isn't enough to define the Titans, but their lack of possessions, explosive plays and pass rush offer numbers worth tracking, while Anthony Hill Jr.'s debut provides one encouraging exception. By MIKE HERNDON, special correspondent The Robert Saleh era of Titans football opened with a dud in a matchup against his former employer. Tennessee didn’t look fast or violent in any phase in a 23-10 home loss that wasn’t as close as the final score would suggest. We are often told that “...
‘Not Bad’ and ‘All Right’ Don't Match the Titans' Standard Up Front
The Titans expect their defensive front to dictate games. The Jets ran 39 times for 152 yards, and now Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts bring a tougher test. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans want their defensive front to be their identity. It didn’t show up in the opener. Zero sacks. Twelve quarterback hits. Thirty-nine rush attempts by the Jets for 152 yards. That’s not only a failure to set a tone. It’s permission granted for a tone to be set by the opposition. And wh...
Hall of Fame Cuts 26 Selectors With 403 Years of Combined Experience
Four selectors with more than 30 years of service are among 25 known departures as the Hall reduces its committee from 50 members to 28. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Pro Football Hall of Fame's dramatic reduction of its Selection Committee is eliminating some of its longest-serving members. Rick Gosselin, who served for 31 years, is out. He was the committee's biggest proponent of forgotten seniors, making cases for players who slipped through the cracks after their modern-era...
Beatty Film Room: Cam Ward Created Some of His Own Pressure Against the Jets
The Titans' offensive line struggled against the Jets, but the All-22 shows Cam Ward repeatedly abandoning playable pockets while his accuracy problems followed him into Year 2. By DREW BEATTY, film analyst The Tennessee Titans are now removed from one of their most vitally important offseasons in recent history. Throughout that offseason, the team saw a multitude of revolutionary changes in the draft, free agency, a completely revamped cosmetic outfitting and a brand-new coaching s...
Cam Ward Needs Patience, but His Development Needs Urgency
The Titans are preaching patience with Cam Ward. But time to throw, open receivers and little production against the Jets raise questions about how quickly he is developing. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At least the Titans are not pretending Cam Ward is somewhere he is not. Sunday’s poor performance in the opener was probably worse than the numbers. He threw screens both into the dirt and over the target’s head. He passed on open targets and appeared hesitant to push the ball down...
Beddingfield: Titans Were Outmanned Before They Were Outplayed
The Jets' offensive line controlled the game, their young talent produced and their pass rush got home. The Titans showed they still don't have enough answers across the roster. By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The idea that Titans and Jets are evenly matched on paper was a big misconception by media and fans alike – and Sunday’s result proved they are far from close talent-wise. The Jets have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. Both tackles were dr...
New Titans, Same Old Feeling in a Lifeless Opening Loss
The roster changed, the coaches changed and the systems changed. A 23-10 loss to another former 3-14 team offered a harsh first measure of how much work remains. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Put on a display like the Titans did on opening day and it’s hard to believe we’re looking at the start of something new. Never mind the roster revamp, the coaching changes, the new systems. Sunday’s lifeless 23-10 loss to the Jets could have been Game 18 for the 2025 Titans. After an offsea...
Podcast: Titans-Jets Isn't a Must-Win, But Tennessee Sure Needs This One
Why Sunday’s opener matters for a team trying to show real progress, plus Cam Ward’s feet, Nissan Stadium sentiment, JC Latham, the Titans’ ability to adjust and more. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- No, it's not a must-win. But the Titans sure need to win their season opener Sunday against the Jets. That's where we started this week's edition of The Paul Kuharsky podcast. You can find it on YouTube (also embedded below), X and Facebook or listen on Apple , Spotify or iHeart . W...
Titans Receivers Want Man Coverage, Now They Have to Beat It
Tennessee's rebuilt receiver room believes it can win one-on-one, and the Jets may provide an immediate test of the one question the preseason couldn't answer. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Confidence in the Titans ' wide receiver room is as high as it's been in some time, and with good reason. It's a diverse, skilled group with depth. But none of that will matter Sunday if the Jets line up in man coverage on crucial downs and Tennessee's receivers can't shake them. Calvin Ri...
Thirty Years Says: How Cam Ward Measures Up to Titans QBs Entering Year Two
Vince Young, Jake Locker, Marcus Mariota and Will Levis reached their second seasons with very different levels of experience, evidence and certainty. Ward doesn't fit neatly with any of them. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Heading into his second season, how does Cam Ward compare to highly drafted Titans quarterbacks of the past? That’s a question I fielded a great deal throughout the offseason. I didn’t have great instant recall of what I thought about Vince Young, Jake Locker,...
Why the Titans' Opener Feels a Lot Like a Must-Win
Calling Week One a must-win is excessive, but a home opener against another 3-14 team offers the Titans an immediate test of whether they've escaped the NFL's bottom tier. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sunday’s opener for the Titans against the Jets has a high-pressure feel of something close to a must-win game. That can be a silly thing to say about the first game. If the Titans lose, all will hardly be lost. Robert Saleh/ Courtesy Tennessee Titans But New York was also 3-...
If Cam Ward Struggles, How Long Should the Titans Stay Committed?
Another difficult Cam Ward season shouldn't send the Titans quarterback shopping, but it could make competition part of the 2027 conversation. Plus Anthony Hill, Tony Pollard, the Hall of Fame and more. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Welcome to the preseason mailbag. If you missed the latest Paul Kuharsky Podcast, I shared what two NFL executives and an assistant coach from another team told me about their expectations for the Titans. Find it here on YouTube , Apple , Spotify and iH...
The Titans' Massive Teardown Points to the Year Before the Year
History says teams undergoing this much roster turnover rarely win immediately, but often don't stay down long. The Titans need 2026 to show they're following that path. By MIKE HERNDON, columnist In many ways, it’s hard to believe that this is only Mike Borgonzi’s second season as general manager of the Tennessee Titans. The 2026 version of this team bears very little resemblance to the 2024 team that he inherited from Ran Carthon. Out of the 48 players who took a snap in Tennessee’s 23...
The Unexpected Weight of Robert Saleh's New Titans Job
The Titans head coach is down 20 pounds, his workouts have been cut short and his wife sees the difference in the face she wishes were still rounder. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Robert Saleh is sure to suffer more consequential losses as he tries to rebuild the Titans. But the super-fit former linebacker has already experienced an unexpected one since taking over as head coach on Jan. 22. He’s down 20 pounds. Robert Saleh at his introductory press conference and recently. H...
Femi Oladejo Finally Shows the Pass-Rush Formula That Could Work
Against Chicago's reserves, Femi Oladejo finally leaned into the power-rushing profile that may offer his best path to becoming a useful piece of the Titans' defense. By DREW BEATTY, film analyst The results and the tenor of the Titans' preseason haven't exactly matched. After a frustratingly dreary 2-0 start, Tennessee fell to 2-1 against Chicago in its final tune-up before the 2026 season. But there was finally something encouraging on the film. After a fiery day of joint practices wit...
Femi Oladejo Finally Shows the Pass-Rush Formula That Could Work
Against Chicago's reserves, Femi Oladejo finally leaned into the power-rushing profile that may offer his best path to becoming a useful piece of the Titans' defense. By DREW BEATTY, film analyst The results and the tenor of the Titans' preseason haven't exactly matched. After a frustratingly dreary 2-0 start, Tennessee fell to 2-1 against Chicago in its final tune-up before the 2026 season. But there was finally something encouraging on the film. After a fiery day of joint practices wit...
Titans Take Away Jared Stillman's Credential Without Explaining Why
Jared Stillman's methods have long made him a controversial presence, but the Tennessee Titans' decision to revoke his credential raises a larger question about the standards for media access. By PAUL KUHARSKY The Titans have pulled the media credential for controversial social media broadcast host Jared Stillman. While Stillman is a more frequent presence during OTAs and training camp, he otherwise tends to pop in for periodic, often performative, appearances at press conferences rather...
Beddingfield's Quick Scouting Reports on the Titans' Five New Additions
The Titans added three waiver claims, veteran safety Terrell Burgess and veteran tackle James Hudson while moving on from five players who made their initial 53. Here's what each newcomer brings. By PAUL KHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans reshaped the bottom of their roster Monday, adding three players through waiver claims and signing veterans James Hudson and Terrell Burgess. Hudson was with Brian Daboll and Carmen Bricillo on the New York Giants last year. Here are quick scouti...
Beddingfield: Titans' 53 Shows Progress but Some Depth Concerns Remain
The former Titans scouting director sees better playmakers around Cam Ward and improved depth at several positions, but offensive line, cornerback and safety remain concerns. By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After reviewing the Titans’ initial 53-man roster, I feel Mike Borgonzi has done a good job of acquiring playmakers for their young QB Cam Ward, but also building depth at some critical positions. Good NFL teams are not built on free agency or first-day...
Titans' Initial 53-Man Roster and Where It Could Still Change
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans' initial 53-man roster with cuts: Quarterbacks: Cam Ward, Mitch Trubisky. Gone: Will Levis, Hendon Hooker. Levis didn’t increase his value during camp and needs to find a fresh start. It’ll almost certainly be on a practice squad. Hooker got minimal work and didn’t look NFL-quality. The Titans need a third for their practice squad. Running backs : Tony Pollard, Tony Spears, Nick Singleton, Julius Chestnut. Gone: Kalel Mullings, Michael Carter, D’Ernest Joh...
Titans Move On From Will Levis After Uneven Tenure
Tennessee traded up for Levis in 2023 hoping he'd succeed Ryan Tannehill, but turnovers, inconsistency and organizational upheaval prevented him from establishing himself. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Will Levis’ time as a Titan has come to an end. He will be waived today. The Titans traded up to take the Kentucky quarterback with the first pick of the second round in 2023 and hoped he would be Ryan Tannehill’s successor. But poor decision-making too often offset his big arm. He a...
Xavier Restrepo Earns a Spot on Titans' Initial 53-Man Roster
The second-year receiver improved his speed and special-teams value while consistently taking advantage of his opportunities throughout the summer. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Xavier Restrepo’s reliability and his improved speed and special teams ability have made him too good for the Titans to pass up, and he’s part of the team’s initial 53-man roster. Restrepo was consistently productive through training camp and in joint practices. He led the team with eight catches for 97 yar...
Titans Bet Their Joint-Practice Progress Will Carry Into the Season
The Titans prioritized their work against the 49ers, Seahawks and Bears over preseason games. Now they have two weeks before we find out whether that progress translates into real results. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans made the preseason pronouncement final: Joint practices are more meaningful than preseason games. All but a couple of starters sat after Robert Saleh and his staff were satisfied with short-week work against the Bears Thursday, as Chicago’s bench beat the ...
Why Carnell Tate Finally Broke Through Against the Bears in Practice
After two quiet preseason games and another empty joint practice, the rookie caught seven passes and two touchdowns as Tennessee repeatedly put him in favorable situations outside the numbers. By BRADEN GALL, special correspondent After going without a catch on five targets in his first two career NFL preseason games, Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate became the focal point of the offense in Thursday’s joint practice with the Bears. Tate, who also failed to make a catch against Se...
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