21 HRS AGO - At last, we finally have another update on the Titans coordinator search. The last update featured one name on offense and one name on defense. Both names are on offense this time around as the Titans continue to hunt for Arthur Smith’s replacement. The first name comes in the form of current Chargers QB coach Pep Hamilton. #Chargers QBs coach Pep Hamilton has a big few days ahead. He’s interviewing for the #Titans OC job and the #Steelers OC job in the coming days, per me and @TomPelissero.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2021 Hamilton obviously did terrific work with Justin Herbert this past season. Despite spending the 2020 season as a position coach, this wouldn’t be the first time Hamilton has coordinated an NFL offense. Hamilton coordinated the Colts’ offense from 2013-2015 to mixed results. He joined Indianapolis to reunite with Andrew Luck, a quarterback he once helped develop into a generational talent at Stanford when he served as the school’s quarterbacks coach Collapse

4 DAYS AGO - Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images This could be something to monitor. We know that the Titans are potentially interested in hiring a defensive coordinator, something they didn’t have (in name) last season. There’s no guarantee that a hire will be made at all (or they could simply promote Shane Bowen), but there’s at least some outside interest here given the fact that they interviewed Teryl Austin recently. We know that coaches typically like to hire someone they have a connection with. Most of Mike Vrabel’s staff either coached with him in Houston or at Ohio State. In some cases, Vrabel actually played under his assistants (Jim Haslett in Pittsburgh). Vrabel has shown a willingness to go outside his comfort zone here, but he mostly stays within his circle. In the case of Austin, Vrabel does have two loose connections in common with him, although they’ve never coached or played together. Austin coached under Urban Meyer in 2010, and under Dean Pees shortly thereafter in Collapse

7 DAYS AGO - Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports As we continue to reflect on the playoff loss to the Ravens, there’s a chance we’ve seen Corey Davis play his last game in a Tennessee Titans uniform. It’s a sad thought. And if that’s the case, it deserved better. Davis’ tenure in Tennessee has often been marked by disappointment. Davis has always been a great team player, but he’s never been a true No. 1 receiver. Those are the expectations that come with being the fifth overall selection in an NFL draft. When A.J. Brown was added to the fray, Davis took his rightful role as a very good No. 2 receiver. Davis has battled through injuries and inconsistent play throughout his career. It made it that much sweeter to see him finally put it together in his fourth season. Davis posted career highs in yards (984) and touchdowns (5) while equaling his career best in catches (65). He’s now set to hit free agency after putting together what was easily the best season of his young career. The Collapse

1/14/2021 - Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Adam Schefter is reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars and Urban Meyer are in advance talks to make Meyer their next head coach. We have seen Meyer be wishy-washy in the past, so there is still a chance this won’t happen, but when Schefter comes out with something like this it usually happens. Meyer obviously has an extremely successful college track record. Will it translate to the NFL? Of course Meyer, if he is the guy, gets the benefit of having the first overall pick and Trevor Lawrence (or is there a chance he could want Justin Fields??). The Jags will also have a ton of cap space. That makes the job very appealing. What doesn’t make the job so appealing is Jacksonville is a terrible city, the Sparkle Kitty fans are the worst, and the owner has said he wants at least some control over personnel. That never goes well. The Jaguars have found a way to screw up pretty much every decision they have ever made as a franchise. I have Collapse

1/13/2021 - Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images As a community, we can all agree to reject any 2021 mock draft that doesn’t have the Titans selecting a pass rusher in the first round, correct? Because the mock isn’t worth our time if the person doing it hasn’t done at least enough homework to know that pass rush is the biggest need. In fact, I welcome mocks that have the Titans drafting a pass rusher in the first AND second round. Also, the standard pre-free agency caveat applies - needs will be updated after they have signed some free agents. HOWEVA, signing a pass rusher should not discourage mock drafters from giving the Titans a pass rusher in the first round. They absolutely need both! Today’s mock draft comes from Dane Brugler. You already know that Brugler does his homework, so of course, he has the Titans taking a pass rusher in the first round. That pass rusher is Zaven Collins, EDGE, Tulsa. Here are Brugler’s comments on the pick: The Titans need to address several spots in Collapse

1/12/2021 - Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports We’re in full offseason mode around these parts. With the Wild Card weekend now in the rearview mirror, the draft order is starting to take shape. The first 24 picks have been confirmed, and the Tennessee Titans officially own the 22nd overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. It’s an earlier pick than many of us expected they’d have, but that’s what a quick exit will get you. The Tennessee #Titans will select No. 22 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) January 11, 2021 You can make the case for a few directions the Titans can take this pick in, but addressing the pass rush should take priority over everything else. Which position or player would you like to see the Titans target in the first round? Leave your opinion in the comments. Collapse

1/10/2021 - Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The Titans and Ravens wrote the next chapter of their rivalry this afternoon in Nashville. This time, it didn’t go Tennessee’s way. Lamar Jackson and Baltimore came out on top, in another dramatic, high-stakes matchup. Here’s how it all played out. AJ Brown kicked things off with a grown-man drive, beating up on Marlon Humphrey all the way down the field. Tennessee’s No. 1 receiver caught three passes as they Ravens keyed in on Derrick Henry, getting physical with Humphrey to score the game’s first touchdown. THE BOY! #BALvsTEN : Watch #SuperWildCard on https://t.co/HYyLRR8QBH pic.twitter.com/abe6wDoMZH— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 10, 2021 Malcolm Butler kept the momentum rolling with a pick on a poor throw from Lamar Jackson, and Stephen Gostkowski was able to add three more. A quick 10-0 lead had the Titans in control, while Jackson and the Ravens were left searching for answers. Finally to open the second quarter, Baltimore Collapse

1/9/2021 - Photo by Nicole Fridling/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Super wildcard weekend is here, and the Titans are set for a playoff rematch from last year. It’s a familiar playoff foe for Tennessee — the Baltimore Ravens. The Titans went to Baltimore earlier this year and came away with a dramatic comeback win, capped off by a Derrick Henry touchdown run in overtime. Since that moment, the Ravens are 6-1 and have won five straight games, which is probably why Vegas likes them in this spot. Baltimore opened as 3.5 point road favorites and remain 3 point favorites as of Saturday morning. The total sits at 54.5 — once again the highest of the weekend. If you’ll remember, Tennessee was about a touchdown underdog to this same team a couple of months ago. For the Titans, we know the deal by now. It’s going to take at least 30 points to win as this defense continues to struggle. Lamar Jackson, who hit 1,000 yards rushing on the year last week, should find plenty of room to operate on Collapse

1/7/2021 - Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images The Titans announced today they have activated Stephen Gostkowski from the COVID list. That is the good news here. The bad news is that they added Aaron Brewer to the COVID list. Brewer is the guy that has been stepping in for Rodger Saffold when Saffold hasn’t been able to play or finish a game. Saffold said yesterday that he is going to play. He said there is nothing that could keep him from this opportunity. We should all be saying our prayers tonight that he is able to hold up for this entire game because without Brewer you have Jamil Douglas stepping into that role. That would be a #notgood development for the Titans. We don’t know at this point if Brewer tested positive or not, but that won’t matter for this week. He is out for the Ravens. It would matter if the Titans win whether or not he could be back the following week. Collapse