How good will the Tennessee Titans be in 2024? Arguably, no team in the AFC underwent more changes this offseason than the Titans, from allowing franchise icon Derrick Henry to walk to Tennessee firing Mike Vrabel for Brian Callahan.
The departures of Henry and Vrabel meant a philosophical change for the Titans. Tennessee no longer employ a run-first, “ground-and-pound” philosophy led by Henry.
Callahan’s mission was simple: Develop second-year quarterback Will Levis. General manager Ran Carthon was busy in free agency, signing wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd and running back Tony Pollard.
The Titans were busy restocking the defense, too. Tennessee brought in standout cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to lead a rebuilt secondary. In the draft, the Titans used their first two picks on an offensive and defensive lineman.
So, how much better will Tennessee be in 2024?
Will Brinson of CBS Sports predicted the win-loss record for every NFL team in 2024. He predicts the Titans will finish 6-11.
Yet another total wild card with the full-blown changeover from a previous regime. For me, it was always going to be a hard sell on whoever replaced Mike Vrabel, but I’m high on Brian Callahan and what this team has in place for 2024. DeAndre Hopkins’ injury is concerning but he should be back early in the regular season, plus the addition of Calvin Ridley gives them a little wiggle room. Callahan bringing his dad, Bill Callahan, is massive for the offensive line, not to mention the addition of JC Latham in the first round. Defensively this team is a total wild card, and if the defense isn’t good we could see the offense throwing the ball a TON. I don’t think the Titans will necessarily be “good” this year, but I think we’ll see enough from Will Levis and the new coaching staff to the point everyone sort of thinks that even a six-win season could be considered a positive step forward.
The Titans play in a winnable division. Yes, the Texans should be excellent, but Tennessee made enough improvements to be a threat in 2024. But so much of the Titans’ success hinges on the development of Levis.