Episodes
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Titans draft targets to replace Jeffery Simmons
Now that Jeffery Simmons is in Chicago and the Titans have two extra first round picks, what names do you need to know in the 2027 NFL Draft? Which lineman could be targets and how does the move change the Titans strategy? Then we dive into Cam Ward, JC Latham, the concerns on defense and more....
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Did the Titans actually find a pass rush?
The Titans first half offensive stats are atrocious and worth studying moving forward. Cam Ward's lack of ability to throw over the middle and Carnell Tate is a bright spot on this team. Did the Titans find a pass rush? Plus, a three-round mock draft for 2027. James Foster and Braden Gall talk...
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Big changes at the top of the 2027 Draft Boards
Cam Ward and the Titans offense played the worst game of the year against Houston. Can they rebound against the Colts? Then we dive into a shifting 2027 NFL Draft board. Arch Manning and Dante Moore have fallen while two new faces are battling for QB1 in this class. Has Dylan Stewart separated…
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JC Latham Film Study + Collin Simmons vs. Dylan Stewart
JC Latham is turning into one of the best offensive tackles in football so we break down his tape. Then we talk Cam Ward footwork, Carnell Tate and Marcus Harris. Do the Titans have the right tacklers to handle Derrick Henry? In our Week 4 NFL Draft stock report: Collins Simmons vs. Dylan Stewart...
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Carnell Tate: Misused, mistakes or just being missed?
Did Cam Ward make legit progress against the Eagles? We look at his pocket presence, footwork and vision. Is Carnell Tate being misused or is he making rookie mistakes or is Ward just missing him when he's open? Then we take a deep look at JC Latham and the Titans offensive line before glancing...
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Film Study: Cam Ward, O-Line, Run Fits, Faizon Brandon, Stock Report
We dive into the Week 1 Tennessee Titans tape against the Jets: Cam Ward's pocket presence and footwork. Why is he missing open receivers? The offensive line gave up pressure but was it as bad as we all thought? The Titans defense couldn't stop the run: Why? Anthony Hill, JC Latham, Kevin Winston...
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Titans-Jets Preview: Press Coverage, Screen Game + Week 1 NFL Draft Stock Report
Can the Titans receivers get off the Jets press coverage? Can the Titans screen game find success against a good screen defense in New York? Can JC Latham and Dan Moore handle David Bailey and Will McDonald coming off the edge? Can the Titans defensive line attack the interior of the Jets…
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How does Cam Ward fit into Brian Daboll's system?
We dive into the Brian Daboll offensive scheme and how we think all of the Titans weapons will fit together now that we've seen them at training camp. Timing, execution and off-script plays could work well if Cam Ward can find his weapons. Wan'Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate and Gunner Helm will find...
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Scouting Cam Ward's progress: Is it real?
Did Cam Ward actually make progress against the Seahawks? We break down his good and bad decisions, throws and drives. What about the rest of the offense? Did Kevin Winston really blow both TDs or is the more concern to go around? Carnell Tate was used well against the Bears in practice and we...
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Grading the Titans preseason debut: Cam Ward, O-Line, Rookies, Front 7
Cam Ward struggled against the 49ers in his preseason debut. Is he making any progress from last year when pocket presence and footwork caused him problems? How did Carnell Tate look and what routes should he be running in the redzone? How good has Fernando Carmona been along the line? Then we...
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2027 NFL Draft: The Top 32 prospects to start the season
We set the tone for the college football season with our first official run through the top of 2027 NFL Draft. James Foster has ranked the top 32 prospects for 2027 and we talked about every single one. Which controversial QB prospects join Arch Manning and Dante Moore in the first round? Is...
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Titans positional group confidence ratings
The Titans have put two non-padded practices in the books and have we learned anything at all? We offer our confidence rating for every position group on the team. Then we offer a quick pre-season primer on how James' gets ready for a college football season. James Foster and Braden Gall talk...
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Can Brian Daboll's system unlock Cam Ward?
Did Brian Callahan put Cam Ward into a box? Is Brian Daboll going to turn him loose? What does that mean? We study Daboll's offensive tendencies, strengths, weaknesses and what could unlock Cam Ward's talent in 2026. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at...
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AFC South Draft Review: WTF, Jags?
What were the Jaguars doing? Did the Colts actually have the best draft in the AFC South? How did the Texans address need? And how do the Titans draft picks compare? We dive deep into the entire AFC South draft results. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show...
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James Foster's Titans Free Agent Film Study
AUDIO NOTE: We apologize for technical difficulties with Braden's mic, James was fine, though! We take a deep film dive into the four big Titans free agents. Can Wandale Robinson change the offense? Can John Franklin-Myers dominate next to Big Jeff? Can Alontae Taylor and Cordale Flott fix the...
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Who is the No. 1 player in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Who will be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft in 2027? There are four names above the rest: Jeremiah Smith, Leonard Moore, Dylan Stewart and Arch Manning? What about offensive tackles? Is Cam Coleman or Collin Simmons a top 5 pick? Plus, we look at who the Titans could target in the top 15 of the…
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Redrafting and Grading every Titans draft pick
Arvell Reese over Carnell Tate? Colton Hood, Denzel Boston, R Mason Thomas versus Kendrick Faulk? We grade every pick of the Tennessee Titans draft, redraft each position and talk through what we want to see from Tate, Faulk, Anthony Hill, Nick Singleton, Pat Coogan and the rest of the 2026 NFL...
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Intel, Rumors, Reports, Predictions
What do the Jets do? Will Arizona trade or draft Jeremiyah Love? Will David Bailey fall to the Titans? Which team will cause chaos? Should the Titans take less value to get 2027 first round picks? Who could be available in the middle of the round? What happens to Ty Simpson? Who will be the best...
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The Titans top "cluster" and how it impacts trade strategy
Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi says there is a cluster of players at the top for the 2026 NFL Draft? Who is in that group and how many? Does this keep the Titans from trading down? Which players are on the second tier and how does that impact trading back? RSVP for the 2026 NFL Draft Party…
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First Round Superlatives: Busts, Value, Stock Changes
What are the prediction markets telling us about the first five picks of the 2026 NFL Draft? Who are our favorite prospects we can't wait to see in the NFL? Who has the highest bust potential? Who are you buying low? Who could be a steal in the second round? Who is the most overrated and what is...
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OL Prospects: Rankings, Sleepers, Busts
We take a deep dive into the offensive line class in the 2026 NFL Draft. Which players are legit targets in the first round for the Titans? Who might be available at the end of the first round via trade? Who could fall to the second round? Which centers should the Titans target? Which mid-round...
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Predicting the first three picks and Ty Simpson's rise
We predict how the top of the NFL Draft will unfold before the Tennessee Titans pick at No. 4. Who will be there and what do the odds tells us about Arizona at No. 3? Is Ty Simpson a top 10 pick and why is he gaining ground on Fernando Mendoza? Then we look at the best prospect who could fall out...
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Bain vs. Bailey vs. Reese vs. Styles
The Titans made a huge trade that impacts the NFL Draft strategy. What does Jermaine Johnson add to the front and how does that change who they take at No. 4? Then what have we learned about edge rushers, linebackers and the top of the draft from the Combine? James Foster and Braden Gall talk...
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NFL Combine: Which players are "flying up boards?"
Why do 2026 NFL Draft prospect "move up" boards late in the process? Do players actually fall in the rankings? Or does it just take a long time for the NFL media to catch up to the NFL Scouts? Which players are doing just that: we cover dozens of names for Titans fans. Then we hit dozens of…
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Combine Preview 1.0: Drills and Measurements that matter
Does the combine mean anything at all for quarterbacks? Which positions need the combine the most? What drills matter the most for each position? Which positions does the 40-time matter? What drill tells you the most about edge rushers and offensive linemen? And which players need good weeks to...
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Studying Robert Saleh's defensive scheme
What do Titans fans need to know about Robert Saleh's defensive scheme? He plays quarters, shell and Cover-6 schemes on the back end and deploys a four-man front with a wide-9 focus. How has it evolved over time, what positions does he maximize and how does it translate to the 2026 NFL Draft…
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Day Two Value: Ranking CB, WR, Edge
The NFL playoffs and national title game are here and the Titans are still looking for a coach. What will happen this weekend? Then we take a deep dive into three positions: CB, WR, Edge. Which ones are the deepest, which have the most value on Day Two and what names do we need to know? James...
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Titans Big Board: Top 12 prospects in the '26 NFL Draft
The regular season is over in both college and pro football and the playoffs are in full swing. So it's time to rank the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. How should the Titans build their big board at this stage of the draft process? Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon? David Bailey…
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Titans Draft: Scouting the First Round of the CFP
Cam Ward and the Titans offense have made progress. Why and will it continue against Kansas City? Is Cedric Gray a future star and building block piece of the Titans defense? Dozens of NFL prospects will be on display during the first round of the College Football Playoff. How should the Titans...
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Why did the ground game work against Cleveland?
The offensive line and running game was dominant against Cleveland. What made it work and why was it successful? Could it be replicated against the 49ers? The Titans are focused on four parts of Cam Ward's game: Feet, Torso, Eyes and Brain. Has he improved in these categories since Week 1? Then…
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Offensive Regression and Narrative Busting
The Titans had made progress for weeks but regressed against the Jags. What are we seeing from Cam Ward, the Titans offense and the rookies around Ward? Narratives around JC Latham and Kevin Winston appear to be incorrect. And we look ahead at how Titans fans should wach Championship Game…
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Titans Mock Draft Strategy
Cam Ward played a pretty solid game despite the poor production against Houston. He and a few others are actually making progress. Then we dive into James Foster Mock Draft and Big Board. What is the right strategy for the first round? What positions and names do we like for the top of the second...
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Lessons from Cam Ward's split stats
What do Cam Ward's split stats tell us about how the NFL is attacking the rookie QB? What should the Titans do to adjust and anticipate these coverage and pressure schemes? Are the Texans the model for the Titans to follow from coaching and draft strategy standpoint? And who are our favorite day...
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James Foster's Top 10 NFL Draft prospects for 2026
The NFL is trading players at an unprecedented rate, what does it tell us about player acquisition? Should the Titans have traded Jeffery Simmons for what the Cowboys paid for Quinnen Williams? Who are James Foster's top 10 prospects in the draft? Who are top tier talents? Where would Cam Ward be...
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Did Cam Ward play his best game?
How good was Roger McCreary and why the Titans traded him. Who else has trade value and who is untouchable? Which Titans have actually made progress and gotten better? Did Cam Ward play his best game against the Colts? Has the offensive line settled down? Should the Titans target an off-ball...
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Coaching Search, Ward's Progress, Secondary Issues, JC Latham
What type of coach should the Titans target in their search? Is Cam Ward making progress and can his issues be fixed? How is JC Latham doing in his return to the line-up? Can the O-Line protect against the Colts? Is L'Jarius Sneed done with the Titans and what is the plan in the secondary? Cedric...
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Breaking down the Titans defensive stars
Cam Ward was finally a problem for the Titans offense but are the things he needs to work on industry wide at the QB position? Then we dive into the defense of the Titans. Cedric Gray has been elite against the run and still highly questionable against the pass. Why has Jeffery Simmons been so…
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Titans make big changes before trip to Houston
How important was Jarvis Brownlee and what is the right way to analyze the decision to trade him? Play-calling duties have been passed from Brian Callahan to Bo Hardigree - what will the outcome be and how should we evaluate both coaches? We dive into the match-up with the Texans on Sunday…
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Mike Herndon: Long-term future of the Titans
What is the long-term trajectory of the Tennessee Titans? What is working and what needs to be fixed? What will happen in the Colts game this weekend? What has changed about Cam Ward? Mike Herndon and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube...
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Can the Titans defense do it again?
Cam Ward's NFL debut, how to counter bad pass blocking, Jeffery Simmons dominance, Amani Hooker's contract, the three-safety look, Cedric Gray's role, L'Jarius Sneed and the Rams offensive attack. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports...
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3 different levels of optimism for 3 key players
James Foster and Braden Gall talk Titans. Three critical players to the Titans. AFC South official predictions. And key match-ups in the Week 1 battle with Denver. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
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Kalel Mullings' upside, the offensive line and more Cam Ward
James Foster, Braden Gall and Drew Beatty study Titans preseason film. We take a look at rookie running back Kalel Mullings and his upside. We dive into Cam Ward's third game against Minnesota. And talk offensive line growth and development. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube...
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Cam Ward's progress, Cedric Gray's mixed bag, Marcus Harris growth
James Foster and Braden Gall dive into the Titans tape against the Falcons preseason game. Cam Ward makes some big time throws and some inaccurate throws, so is he making progress? Femi Oladejo has some work to do, Cedric Gray has a big game but also missed some coverages and Marcus Harris puts...
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Every Cam Ward throw against Tampa + the competition at Linebacker
The Hot Read welcomes back James Foster, who will be hosting and breaking down film all fall for your Tennessee Titans. We break down every throw Cam Ward made in his NFL debut against the Bucs last weekend. Then we break down the battle at linebacker between Cedric Gray and James Williams. And…
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UPDATE: Excited about what's coming to The Hot Read!
What's next for The Hot Read Podcast? We've got some exciting things in store for you guys and 440 Sports founder Braden Gall offers a quick update on what's coming. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at...
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The End of an Era on The Hot Read Podcast. Titans Training Camp Preview and More!
Join Host JT Ruhnke and formers hosts Easton Freeze and Stoney Keeley as they celebrate three years of Titans coverage on JTs final show! Sponsored by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
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The 2025 Offseason State Of The Tennessee Titans Address
Host JT Ruhnke sits down with Stoney Keeley one last time to here Stoney's final thoughts about the Titans on the pod, madden rating maddness, and more! Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com…
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Which AFC South Quarterback Will Be The Best in 2025? Way Too Early Roster Rankings!
Host JT Ruhnke is joined by Easton Freeze of AtoZSports to break down his roster ranking list and talk where Cam Ward fits into the AFS South heirarchy! Presented by M.L.ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com
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What We Learned From A Tennessee Titans Minicamp Full of Smack Talk
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley break down everything from the last two days of mandatory minicamp, as well as what to expect from the team in July when training camp begins.
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Takeaways From Cam Ward's Stellar Start at Tennessee Titans Mandatory Minicamp
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley break down everything from day one of mandatory minicamp, including Jeffery Simmons retunr, Cam Ward's stellar day, and more! Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com