The Tennessee Titans’ 2023 season was painful. It wasn’t just the 6-11 record, it was the horrible offensive line that, somehow, Will Levis managed to make plays behind.
Then there were the play-calling and coaching decisions that led to the firing of Mike Vrabel and the inability of the Titans to function as a unit.
But during the offseason, the Titans made changes. They made adjustments. They brought in new players, they got rid of some players, they replaced Vrabel with Brian Callahan, and they won all three of their preseason games.
Still, that’s not enough for some NFL analysts and sports media outlets, most of which have the Titans winning just six games again this season.
ESPN’s Football Power Index predicts the Titans will go 6-11 and rank 27th in the NFL this season. CBS Sports places the Titans at the bottom of the AFC South, also with a 6-11 record.
Neither of these outlets felt commentary on the Titans was necessary, either, meaning that most analysts around the league are brushing the Titans off as a team that isn’t worth considering.
It’s somewhat understandable. Levis is an unproven quarterback entering his second season. The offensive line was overhauled, but hasn’t been tested in a game yet, the defense saw many adjustments as well but also hasn’t been tested. The Titans have a new head coach, which means a new gameplan and scheme for the players to learn.
There are a lot of questions surrounding the Titans, but we have also seen glimpses of what the changes they’ve made will look like on the field. It’s hard to predict what the season will look like, but predicting zero improvement feels wrong.
Look for the Titans to surprise everyone in 2024.
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