Tag: Tennessee Titans

Chris Johnson and LenDale White have big ideas for the Titans

Ex-Tennessee Titans running backs Chris Johnson and LenDale White offer up some ideas for the Titans to get back on track at the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl week is always a fun time and you never know who will show up on radio row.

On Friday, former Tennessee Titans running back tandem Chris Johnson and LenDale White reunited at the Super Bowl to promote their Smash & Dash podcast.

In a conversation with Jim Wyatt, the two dove into many topics, including their thoughts on what the Titans should do this offseason and with the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

“We said on our show: With the first pick … We want Travis Hunter,” White said. “No disrespect to Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward, but he’s a generational talent. Obviously, he plays corner, but I don’t think we give him enough credit for what he does on the offensive side of the football.”

This isn’t the first time someone has mentioned Hunter being a potential match for the Titans. In fact, according to many of the draft experts, he may be the only clear generational talent in this class and that is something the Titans have openly expressed they are looking for. 

Both Johnson and White believe the new front office can turn things around and have high hopes that things can happen quickly. Of course, they also have some interesting ideas on how to make it happen. 

Whether it was picking up quarterback Aaron Rodgers or trading for Myles Garrett, they were committed to taking Hunter with that selection. While Rodgers and Garrett may be on the Smash & Dash wish list, they may not fit with what the front office has in mind this offseason. 

Like everyone else, these two former Titans are ready for the offseason to start rolling along.

Next stop is the NFL Combine. 

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Analyst believes Titans could trade out of the No. 1 pick

The Tennessee Titans have the No. 1 selection in the 2025 NFL draft and one analyst thinks that the Titans may trade out of the pick.

While the NFL draft does not take place until April, many analysts love to speculate about what they’ve heard or what they think the Tennessee Titans will do with their first pick. 

The Titans have shared little about their intentions, only stating that they will not pass up a generational talent. Sitting here today before the combine, interviews, or pro day workouts, it is hard to tell whether that player exists. 

Yes, players like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter are popular names to connect to Tennessee, but again, this is all speculation. 

One analyst thinks the Titans may go a different route with that selection. 

It’s hard to debate Graziano’s take. The Titans roster does have some huge holes that must be filled before they can truly become Super Bowl contenders. With free agency on the horizon, they may be able to fill some of those, but there is no guarantee they will go that direction after their $228 million spending spree blew up in their face in 2024. 

While Tennessee may choose to make a selection with the first pick, a trade out of the spot may fit the bill in this case if they aren’t sold on any of the top prospects. This may not be what many fans want to see, but it might be the best move in a draft full of uncertainty surrounding the depth of the class. 

Everyone should find out a lot more in the coming weeks with the NFL Combine on the horizon. Between the player interviews and workouts, a lot of information will come out that will help give a better understanding of what teams are thinking as they populate their draft boards. 

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Titans’ Quandre Diggs once again chimes in on Cam Ward

Tennessee Titans safety Quadre Diggs doubles down on his choice to be the next franchise quarterback in Nashville.

It’s only February, but there is already so much talk and speculation about what the Tennessee Titans will do with the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft. If they do indeed hold on to the selection, four prospects seem to be in the conversation. 

Names like Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, Cam Ward from Miami, Abdul Carter from Penn State and Travis Hunter from Colorado are the most commonly connected prospects, and all four could fill needs. The Titans need playmakers, and all of them have the potential to be dynamic additions. 

With many believing that quarterback will ultimately be the selection, either Sanders or Ward could make their way to Nashville. Titans’ safety Quandre Diggs has made it clear which signal caller he prefers and doubled down with another post on X. 


“Whichever one draft Cam Ward.” Ward said at a workout after posing the question on whether the Titans, Cleveland Browns or New York Giants were closer to a Super Bowl. 

Ward is an interesting prospect and has the ability and upside teams are searching for at the quarterback position. With Ward skipping the college All-Star circuit, teams are left with only his college film this year to start the process, which may have him slightly behind Sanders at this exact moment. 

The Titans will likely meet with Ward at the combine, so anything at this point is merely speculation. The 2025 NFL draft takes place in Green Bay, Wisconsin at the end of April.

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2025 NFL draft: Titans pass on quarterbacks in first mock from Cynthia Frelund

The Tennessee Titans draft for need and value in the first mock draft by Cynthia Frelund.

As fans prepare to watch the Super Bowl, the new Tennessee Titans front office is laying out their offseason priorities. 

After finishing work at the East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl, the team is well on its way to building their draft board in preparation for the 2025 NFL draft. With the Titans holding the No. 1 pick, the same names keep popping up in mock drafts across the media spectrum, but no one really knows what any of them mean. 

Cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, edge Abdul Carter and quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders seem to be the favorites as we turn the page toward the scouting combine.  

NFL Network analyst Cynthia Frelund took a different, more analytic, approach, weighing many different factors in her latest mock draft and had the Titans going against the grain with this selection. 

Pick 1   –  Tennessee Titans  –  Travis Hunter  – Colorado – WR/CB – Junior

Hunter’s upside and overall value in the 2025 class are too hard to ignore. If the Titans lock in on Hunter at No. 1, they have the benefit of addressing other needs — like quarterback — in free agency (as well as later in the draft). As of now, Hunter comes off the board no later than third overall in 81 percent of one million simulations by my model.

President Chad Brinker has stated the team is looking for generational talent and Hunter might be that player. A dynamic athlete, he has proven to be a weapon on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and cornerback. 

While the Heisman Trophy winner may not be dominant at either position, he is still a top prospect at each and could help the Titans in many ways as they rebuild their roster. At wide receiver, he could step on the field early and add an explosive weapon opposite Calvin Ridley. On defense, he could join 2024 rookie Jarvis Brownlee to add young chess pieces to the secondary.

What do you think? Would you draft Travis Hunter or go a different direction? Let us know what you think as the Titans continue to prepare for the NFL Draft in April. 

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Nearly 40% of Titans fans would prefer a Super Bowl over true love

The Tennessee Titans have a portion of their fanbase who would rather the team win a Super Bowl than to find true love.

The Tennessee Titans have never won a Super Bowl. They appeared in the game just one time, in 1999, but lost to the then-St. Louis Rams.

The team did have two championships before the AFL/NFL merger, but no Super Bowl rings. And since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, of course, someone did a study on whether fans would rather see their team win a Super Bowl or find true love.

Of the 32 teams in the NFL, Detroit Lions fans are the most desperate for a Super Bowl, with 74% of fans desiring a Super Bowl ring over finding that special someone.

The team that cares the least about a Super Bowl ring won’t surprise anyone because they have six, and that’s the New England Patriots with 22% of fans preferring a Super Bowl victory over true love.

So where do Titans fans fit? Somewhere in the middle. Roughly 38% of Titans fans would prefer a Super Bowl ring over finding true love, which is sixth-lowest across the league and below the U.S. average of 48%.

Let’s put this in perspective a little bit, okay? The way society is today, how many people still believe in true love in the first place? And if you’ve already experienced true love and lost, how much do you want to experience that again versus seeing your team win a Super Bowl?

This isn’t a black-and-white thing, it’s highly dependent on every fan’s individual life experience.

However, it seems that Titans fans have their priorities in order. A Super Bowl ring may be forever, but so is actual true love. Wouldn’t you rather have a partner for life whom you truly want to be around than witness your team win a ring that you’ll never actually see?

Titans fans seem to think so.

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Shedeur Sanders wouldn’t be upset if Titans pass on him in 2025 NFL draft

NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders is predicted to go high in the draft, but he says he won’t be upset if the Tennessee Titans pass on him.

The Tennessee Titans played so poorly in 2024 that they earned the No.1 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. This means they get their pick of any player in the entire draft, and while the focus seems to be on the quarterbacks, some mocks predict the Titans will go a different direction with the top pick.

One of the top prospects in this year’s draft class is quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of former NFL star running back Deion Sanders.

The younger Sanders has already met with Titans’ brass, but he says he would not be upset if the Titans do not draft him with the top pick.

“Why would I be mad?” Sanders told ESPN’s Kevin Clark on Thursday. “These are good problems to have. You could be in a way worse situation. Being No. 1 doesn’t really matter to me. It’s all about fit.”

Sanders has been routinely praised for his maturity and level of understanding about how all of this works. He knows that no matter where he goes, it’s a team with a high draft pick so there might not be immediate success.

However, Sanders also has the benefit of his father by his side, someone who knows very well how the NFL works and how to make the most of opportunities. They aren’t just looking at the teams at the top of the draft in terms of the players on the team, but the coaching staff, the administration, how things are run, etc.

There is more to being successful in the NFL where you are drafted.

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Titans’ Bryce Oliver determined to make 53-man roster in 2025

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Bryce Oliver made some appearances in 2024, and he’s determined to make the 53-man roster in 2025.

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Bryce Oliver joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He remained with the team through the offseason and was released as part of the final 53-man roster cuts. He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day and eventually earned some playing time in 2024.

Oliver spent most of 2024 on special teams as a return man, but he did catch six passes for 95 yards, including four first downs, in his rookie season.

Looking ahead to 2025, though, Oliver is determined to make the 53-man roster from the go.

He recently spoke to the Tribune Chronicle about his experience in 2024, the learning curve he experienced, and how he tried to take advantage of the opportunities he was given.

Oliver learned a lot in 2024 and plans to use that knowledge to land on the roster in 2025.

“Every year, I want to have the same approach I did when I was coming in as a rookie,” Oliver said. “I want to make the 53-man roster. Ultimately, I want to have a pivotal role on this team, whether it’s being on special teams or whether that’s being a starter on offense as a receiver. It really doesn’t matter, I just want to be able to contribute.”

Oliver bided his time in 2024, he did everything he could to prove he belonged and earned himself in-game playing time, which is an experience he can use going forward.

He is a promising young receiver on a team that needs weapons, and if he puts in the work, he will set himself up for success in 2025.

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Derrick Henry says he still feels the love from Titans fans

Former Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry talked about his career and the love he has for his time in Nashville.

One of the hardest things for fans of the Tennessee Titans to deal with in 2024 was the play of Derrick Henry.

Watching “King” Henry dominate on the ground against the Baltimore Ravens was a great story, but for Titans fans, it added to their suffering. Tony Pollard had a successful season in year one in Nashville, but the running game never took off. Meanwhile, Henry was a highlight reel and performed at an MVP level. 

On Thursday at the NFL Honors, Henry talked about his time with the Titans and how much that part of his career still means to him. 


“My time in Tennessee was special, and I have love for anybody who is still rooting for me and wants to see me do well.” He said, “I always wish them the best. There’s nothing but love on my end.”

Henry seemed to turn back the clock in 2024, looking like a player in his prime instead of an aging running back. His performance, along with the play of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, seems to be opening the eyes of front offices and teams about the value of the position moving forward. 

Henry ran for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns with the Ravens after racking up 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns from 2016 to 2023 in Tennessee, who selected him in the 2016 NFL Draft.

For many Titans fans, Henry will always be the “King” and no matter where he plays, he is a great running back. And a player that will never forget his time in Nashville. 

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Ex-Titan Matt Hasselback has advice for Will Levis

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has some advice for Will Levis and believes he will get another opportunity to play.

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck spent 18 seasons in the NFL as a quarterback. He spent two seasons in a Titans’ uniform, mentoring Jake Locker until his release in 2013.

Hasselbeck is in New Orleans for the Super Bowl this weekend when he was asked about his time in Tennessee and any advice he might have for Will Levis.

Hasselbeck said he doesn’t know Levis well, but had his own struggles early in his career and talked about how he had to humble himself to get better, to find a way to be more coachable, and if it wasn’t for Trent Dilfer tearing his Achilles, he may not have gotten another chance himself. But he doesn’t think this is the end of the line for Levis.

“It’s hard to give super-quick advice,” Hasselbeck said. “But he’s already bigger, stronger, faster than all the Pro Bowlers, all the Hall of Fame quarterbacks. You’re already bigger, stronger, faster, can probably throw it more miles an hour than those guys. So, let’s work on the other stuff. Let’s work on where those guys might be stronger than you. And that’s for him or any quarterback.”

Levis will certainly have to figure out what areas he needs to improve on so he can focus his efforts there during he offseason, something Jordan Palmer will likely help him with. And just because he’s struggling now doesn’t mean his career is over. He has some things to work on, and if he does that then he will have a better chance at keeping his job this year.

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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons on Jelly Roll: ‘Meant the world’

Tennesse Titans standout defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons talks about Jelly Roll joining joining him on the red carpet.

Tennessee Titans star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons made his way to the NFL Honors ceremony in style.

As the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, this was already a huge honor, and Simmons has spoken openly about how honored he was to be a nominee for the second consecutive year. 

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. The award is widely considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors.

On Thursday, Simmons was escorted on the red carpet by none other than superfan Jelly Roll. 

“Having Jelly Roll here (in support) is big. It’s not just big for me, it’s big for the Titans.” Simmons said prior to the event. 

This was a big moment for both Jelly Roll and Simmons, as they got a chance to show the world what #TitanUp stands for. Simmons does a tremendous amount of work with his Give Em A Reason Foundation by hosting giveback initiatives as part of the nonprofit’s mission to serve others through youth empowerment and self-esteem-building opportunities.

Unfortunately, Simmons did not take home the award, which went to Jacksonville Jaguars’ Arik Armstead. But that won’t stop him from making an impact in and around the Nashville area for years to come. 

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