Following a 6-11 campaign in 2023, the Tennessee Titans decided to blow things up and start again.
Mike Vrabel was replaced by Brian Callahan as head coach, quarterback Ryan Tannehill was allowed to walk, and superstar running back Derrick Henry signed with the rival Baltimore Ravens.
As the team rebuilds, expectations are understandably low. Nate Davis of USA TODAY predicts that the Titans will once again finish with a 6-11 record this season but cautions those overlooking them.
“The Titans have too much talent to be anyone’s patsy,” he writes.
Long-time NFL analyst and radio host, Rich Eisen, agrees. On Thursday, he named the Titans the NFL’s top sleeper team entering the 2024 regular season.
Rich Eisen putting respect on the #Titans. One of few not sleeping. pic.twitter.com/R5uBn7MyCi
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) July 26, 2024
“I’m going (with) the Tennessee Titans,” Eisen said. “This guy, Brian Callahan, he’s from the McVay tree, people. And his Dad is there coaching up the offensive line.”
Eisen rattled off more names from the roster, trying to hammer home the point that the Titans are both talented and deep. However, he stopped short of saying they would reach the playoffs but like Davis, noted they won’t be the pushover so many seem to believe they will be.
