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Al Arabiya
10 hours ago
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- Al Arabiya
Titans President Of Football Operations: 'Nobody Wants To Hear That Word Patience' As Team Rebuilds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans aren't putting a measuring stick on what counts as success for 2025. Chad Brinker, the Titans' president of football operations, said Tuesday he just wants to see improvement after going 3-14 in 2024 and drafting at No. 1 overall in April. 'Nobody wants to hear that word 'patience,'' Brinker said as the Titans reported for training camp. 'But the reality is we understand where we are as a roster. We got a lot of work to do, and we're going to be relying on a lot of young players this season to carry this football team.' Tennessee starts training camp Wednesday trying to snap a skid of three straight losing seasons, each with more losses than the season before. The three victories in 2024 were the least by the franchise since going 3-13 in 2015. The roster has had a dramatic makeover. The Titans added 34 free agents with five more through waivers or trades. Quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick overall, heads up a nine-player draft class. 'I do want to see our football team improve day to day, week to week, to where by the end of the season we'll see what we look like,' Brinker said. 'And hopefully we're healthy. It's a war of attrition.' Coach Brian Callahan is scheduled to speak to reporters before Wednesday's first practice of camp. Both Brinker and general manager Mike Borgonzi said they liked Callahan's approach this offseason, emphasizing competition to help clean up mistakes and issues that led to losses in his first season as a head coach. With Borgonzi hired as the new GM in January, Callahan's job security is a big question with the Titans working on an enclosed stadium opening in 2027. Brinker said he's seen Callahan grow in confidence, communication, and how he and his assistants have developed players. 'We believe in Brian,' Brinker said. Staying put, Borgonzi said they're happy with the quarterback room as it is now. The Titans announced Monday that Will Levis decided to have season-ending shoulder surgery in a surprising move. Ward is expected to be the starter when the season opens Sept. 7 at Denver, but Levis had an open path to be the backup. Now nobody currently on the roster took a snap under center for Tennessee last season. Ward is joined by a pair of journeymen in Brandon Allen, 32, and Tim Boyle, 30. Allen, a sixth-round pick by Jacksonville out of Arkansas in 2016, has played for Denver, Cincinnati, and San Francisco. He started a game last season and appeared in two others for the 49ers, throwing for 199 yards with one TD pass and two interceptions. Boyle is with his seventh NFL team. He appeared in three games last season for Miami and the New York Giants. He has more career interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (five). PUP list: A pair of starters will begin camp on the physically unable to perform list. Borgonzi said center Lloyd Cushenberry and cornerback LJarius Sneed are both week to week. Cushenberry is working to return from the Achilles tendon injury that limited him to eight games last season. Sneed, a big trade acquisition in March 2024, is trying to return now from an injured knee after a procedure in May. A quadriceps injury put him on injured reserve after he played only five games. Borgonzi said edge rusher Lorenzo Carter told him Monday that he's retiring. Ready to go: Wide receiver Treylon Burks (partially torn ACL) and rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. (ACL) will be available fully Wednesday. Joint practices: The Titans will practice with the Buccaneers once ahead of their preseason opener Aug. 9. They have two joint practices Aug. 12 and 13 with the Falcons in Atlanta before their preseason game Aug. 15.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Titans president of football operations: 'Nobody wants to hear that word patience' as team rebuilds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans aren't putting a measuring stick on what counts as success for 2025. Chad Brinker, the Titans' president of football operations, said Tuesday he just wants to see improvement after going 3-14 in 2024 and drafting at No. 1 overall in April. 'Nobody wants to hear that word patience,' Brinker said as the Titans reported for training camp. 'But the reality is we understand where we are as a roster. We got a lot of work to do, and we're going to be relying on a lot of young players this season to carry this football team.' Tennessee starts training camp Wednesday trying to snap a skid of three straight losing seasons, each with more losses than the season before. The three victories in 2024 were the least by the franchise since going 3-13 in 2015. The roster has had a dramatic makeover. The Titans added 34 free agents with five more through waivers or trades. Quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick overall, heads up a nine-player draft class. 'I do want to see our football team improve day to day, week to week to where by the end of the season, we'll see what we look like,' Brinker said. 'And hopefully we're healthy. It's a war of attrition.' Coach Brian Callahan is scheduled to speak to reporters before Wednesday's first practice of camp. Both Brinker and general manager Mike Borgonzi said they liked Callahan's approach this offseason, emphasizing competition to help clean up mistakes and issues that led to losses in his first season as a head coach. With Borgonzi hired as the new GM in January, Callahan's job security is a big question with the Titans working on an enclosed stadium opening in 2027. Brinker said he's seen Callahan grow in confidence, communication and how he and his assistants have developed players. 'We believe in Brian,' Brinker said. Staying put Borgonzi said they're happy with the quarterback room as it is now. The Titans announced Monday that Will Levis decided to have season-ending shoulder surgery in a surprising move. Ward is expected to be the starter when the season opens Sept. 7 at Denver, but Levis had an open path to be the backup. Now nobody currently on the roster took a snap under center for Tennessee last season. Ward is joined by a pair of journeymen in Brandon Allen, 32, and Tim Boyle, 30. Allen, a sixth-round pick by Jacksonville out of Arkansas in 2016, has played for Denver, Cincinnati and San Francisco. He started a game last season and appeared in two others for the 49ers, throwing for 199 yards with one TD pass and two interceptions. Boyle is with his seventh NFL team. He appeared in three games last season for Miami and the New York Giants. He has more career interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (five). PUP list A pair of starters will begin camp on the physically unable to perform list. Borgonzi said center Lloyd Cushenberry and conerback L'Jarius Sneed are both week to week. Cushenberry is working to return from the Achilles tendon injury that limited him to eight games last season. Sneed, a big trade acquisition in March 2024, is trying to return now from an injured knee after a procedure in May. A quadriceps injury put him on injured reserve after he played only five games. Borgonzi said edge rusher Lorenzo Carter told him Monday that he's retiring. Ready to go Wide receiver Treylon Burks (partially torn ACL) and rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr., (ACL) will be available fully Wednesday. Joint practices The Titans will practice with the Buccaneers once ahead of their preseason opener Aug. 9. They have two joint practices Aug. 12 and 13 with the Falcons in Atlanta before their preseason game Aug. 15. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Titans president of football operations: 'Nobody wants to hear that word patience' as team rebuilds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans aren't putting a measuring stick on what counts as success for 2025. Chad Brinker, the Titans' president of football operations, said Tuesday he just wants to see improvement after going 3-14 in 2024 and drafting at No. 1 overall in April. 'Nobody wants to hear that word patience,' Brinker said as the Titans reported for training camp. 'But the reality is we understand where we are as a roster. We got a lot of work to do, and we're going to be relying on a lot of young players this season to carry this football team.' Tennessee starts training camp Wednesday trying to snap a skid of three straight losing seasons, each with more losses than the season before. The three victories in 2024 were the least by the franchise since going 3-13 in 2015. The roster has had a dramatic makeover. The Titans added 34 free agents with five more through waivers or trades. Quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick overall, heads up a nine-player draft class. 'I do want to see our football team improve day to day, week to week to where by the end of the season, we'll see what we look like,' Brinker said. 'And hopefully we're healthy. It's a war of attrition.' Coach Brian Callahan is scheduled to speak to reporters before Wednesday's first practice of camp. Both Brinker and general manager Mike Borgonzi said they liked Callahan's approach this offseason, emphasizing competition to help clean up mistakes and issues that led to losses in his first season as a head coach. With Borgonzi hired as the new GM in January, Callahan's job security is a big question with the Titans working on an enclosed stadium opening in 2027. Brinker said he's seen Callahan grow in confidence, communication and how he and his assistants have developed players. 'We believe in Brian,' Brinker said. Staying put Borgonzi said they're happy with the quarterback room as it is now. The Titans announced Monday that Will Levis decided to have season-ending shoulder surgery in a surprising move. Ward is expected to be the starter when the season opens Sept. 7 at Denver, but Levis had an open path to be the backup. Now nobody currently on the roster took a snap under center for Tennessee last season. Ward is joined by a pair of journeymen in Brandon Allen, 32, and Tim Boyle, 30. Allen, a sixth-round pick by Jacksonville out of Arkansas in 2016, has played for Denver, Cincinnati and San Francisco. He started a game last season and appeared in two others for the 49ers, throwing for 199 yards with one TD pass and two interceptions. Boyle is with his seventh NFL team. He appeared in three games last season for Miami and the New York Giants. He has more career interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (five). PUP list A pair of starters will begin camp on the physically unable to perform list. Borgonzi said center Lloyd Cushenberry and conerback L'Jarius Sneed are both week to week. Cushenberry is working to return from the Achilles tendon injury that limited him to eight games last season. Sneed, a big trade acquisition in March 2024, is trying to return now from an injured knee after a procedure in May. A quadriceps injury put him on injured reserve after he played only five games. Borgonzi said edge rusher Lorenzo Carter told him Monday that he's retiring. Ready to go Wide receiver Treylon Burks (partially torn ACL) and rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr., (ACL) will be available fully Wednesday. Joint practices The Titans will practice with the Buccaneers once ahead of their preseason opener Aug. 9. They have two joint practices Aug. 12 and 13 with the Falcons in Atlanta before their preseason game Aug. 15. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Wide receiver named Tennessee Titans' biggest remaining need
There are only 13 days left before the Tennessee Titans report to training camp, and there is still time to add a player or two to the roster in hopes of adding competition or building depth. While moves at this stage of the offseason aren't usually impactful, this year, some high-profile players remain unsigned, and some of them could come to Nashville to compete for playing time. With questions at wide receiver, edge, and inside linebacker, options are available, including Amari Cooper, Za'Darius Smith, and Kyzir White. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports took a look at the current Titans' roster and came up with what position he believes is their most significant need heading into training camp. Tennessee Titans: Wide receiver The average fan would be hard-pressed to name anyone in the Titans' linebacker room right now. Cody Barton, Otis Reese IV, Cedric Gray and James Williams Sr. are on the two-deep depth chart. Beyond Calvin Ridley, incoming rookie quarterback Cam Ward will be throwing to the likes of Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett. An investment in the offensive line should buy him more time, but coach Brian Callahan has his work cut out for him to scheme open that group. When looking strictly at the depth chart, adding a receiver to the unit would make sense. Neither Lockett nor Jefferson is in their prime, and their production has declined over recent seasons. Adding a veteran like Keenan Allen, a big-bodied receiver and technician, to complement Ridley would be an option. This take, however, discounts the potential impact of the stable of young wide receivers that the Titans have amassed. Not only did they add three explosive rookies, but young players like Bryce Oliver will also have a chance to step up and make plays. This isn't to say that adding a wide receiver isn't something that should be on the team's radar; it should be. But that can wait until the pads go on and the staff can see their young players in real action. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Wide receiver named Titans' biggest remaining need
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Titans' Brian Callahan ranks last among head coaches in latest ranking
The Tennessee Titans are still searching for their first-ever Super Bowl win. Jeff Fisher got them close in 1999, making it to the Super Bowl game, but the Titans fell to the St. Louis Rams. Since then, they've made the postseason nine times, all of which were lost in the divisional or wild-card rounds, except for two losses in the conference championship. With Mike Borgonzi drafting Cam Ward, plus the other players they brought in during the offseason, the Titans hope those playoff mishaps can become a thing of the past. If not this year, then soon. But a lot of that depends on how well Brian Callahan matches the players to his scheme, or if he can make adjustments to his plan to suit the players on his roster. Advertisement Callahan has just one season of head coaching experience under his belt, although he spent plenty of time in the coordinator role to understand how to manage both sides of the ball. Still, in the latest CBS Sports rankings, Callahan came in dead last. We shouldn't fault Callahan too much for inheriting an overhauled roster, but after he was unable to corral quarterback Will Levis' riskiest tendencies, there's a lot riding on Cam Ward essentially controlling himself as Tennessee's new face of the franchise. The article groups coaches into three tiers: Tier 3 - Unproven or underwhelming, Tier 2 - Serviceable veterans, and Tier 1 - The cream of the crop. It's not surprising that Callahan landed in the third tier, he is definitely unproven. That's not a hit at him, it's because there's not a lot to look at yet, he hasn't been a head coach long enough to have landed anywhere else. That doesn't mean he won't land higher in these rankings eventually, but right now, the third tier is where he belongs. Still, dead last? It would make more sense for coaches in their first year with a team to be ranked lower than those who have at least a year with their current team. Aaron Glenn (New York Jets), Kellen Moore (New Orleans Saints), Brian Schottenheimer (Dallas Cowboys), Liam Cohen (Jacksonville Jaguars), and Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) are all first-year head coaches, so it's confusing to put them ahead of Callahan. Advertisement The Titans' 2024 season was atrocious, no one is going to deny that, but it's a huge smack in the face to assume that any of the coaches mentioned above will have a better season than Callahan. Now he needs to put that chip on his shoulder and get his team ready for the start of the regular season in September. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans' Brian Callahan last among head coaches in latest ranking
