The Tennessee Titans have made a bold move in their offseason strategy by bringing in Robert Saleh as the new head coach, replacing Brian Callahan. Callahan's stint with the Titans was marked by struggles, with the team grappling with issues of discipline and growth. Enter Saleh, a man whose coaching journey has been defined by crafting formidable defenses, both as a coordinator and a head coach.
Saleh's time with the New York Jets was a mixed bag, raising some questions, but it also showcased his ability to build stout defenses. Now, steering the ship in Tennessee, Saleh has the opportunity to step out of the intense New York spotlight and make his mark on a team eager for stability and success.
When it comes to measuring up against the NFL's current roster of head coaches, Saleh's ranking has sparked some debate. The analysts at Sharp Football took a comprehensive approach, blending numbers, film analysis, and projections to rank the league's head coaches.
Saleh finds himself at No. 25 on this list, with votes placing him anywhere from 22nd to 30th. His tenure with the Jets was challenging, but it's hard to lay the blame solely at his feet given the broader organizational issues in New York.
Despite the past, Saleh's arrival in Tennessee has been a breath of fresh air. The Titans have spent the offseason building a strong foundation for the future, and with a promising start, Saleh has the potential to rise in the coaching ranks. If he can harness his defensive expertise and instill a new culture within the Titans, the future could be bright for both Saleh and the team.
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Jacob Martin Already Feels Like A Sneaky Titans Offseason Win
Jacob Martin has already given the Titans something they can use in a hurry, and it starts with the kind of versatility every front office is chasing in June. The 30-year-old edge rusher arrived in Tennessee after stops with seven other NFL teams, bringing a late-career surge from Washington that made him look more than just another depth add. Coming off his best season as a pro, Martin has the rsum of a veteran who can help Tennessee in the pass-rush rotation while also giving the roster value on special teams.
What makes the signing feel sneaky is how quickly Martin has started drawing notice around OTAs and minicamp, even before the pads come on. For a Titans team trying to squeeze production out of every roster spot, that kind of early buzz matters, especially when a free-agent pickup can offer multiple ways to impact a game. The real test will come once the competition gets faster and more physical, but for now Martin looks like the sort of under-the-radar addition that can pay off in more than one phase. [Read more 🡒]
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What makes Adams worth watching is that the early signs point to more than just a depth add. The coaching staff has repeatedly singled him out in camp, and he is positioned not only to back up the starters but also to help teammates get comfortable with the defensive scheme. For a roster still sorting out how the secondary fits together, that kind of inside-the-system presence can end up mattering more than anyone first expected. [Read more 🡒]
Titans Draft History Just Got The Brutal Regrade Fans Feared
A fresh look back across the Titans draft classes from 2021 through 2025 makes for a sobering read, especially for the years under Jon Robinson. The 2021 group is framed as a rough miss from the top down, with Caleb Farley carrying the weight of a first-round swing that never came close to the return Tennessee needed, while the next years class is remembered more for what it cost the franchise than for what it produced.
There are brighter notes as the timeline moves forward. Ran Carthons classes show more life, with Peter Skoronski standing out as a genuine first-round win and pieces like Cedric Gray offering some hope for the future, while the 2025 haul under Mike Borgonzi is already drawing attention for early signs of promise. Even so, the full review still leaves one question hanging for Titans fans: whether the recent progress is enough to offset how much ground those earlier draft whiffs forced the organization to give back. [Read more 🡒]