< Back Extra Article: The Braves have Committed Baseball Malpractice with Didier Fuentes Hudson Webb Jul 10, 2025 In this article we will detail how the Braves mishandled the Didier Fuentes situation. In the world of professional sports, there is a fine line between opportunity and obligation. Between trusting a young talent and protecting him from premature exposure. In 2025, the Atlanta Braves didn’t just cross that line, they bulldozed over it with reckless disregard. The way they handled 20-year-old pitching prospect Didier Fuentes is not just a misstep in player development, it’s an indictment of a franchise that prioritized short-term solutions over long-term growth. In short, the Braves committed baseball malpractice. Didier Fuentes, a flame-throwing right-hander from Colombia, wasn’t just the youngest pitcher in Major League Baseball when he debuted in June, he was the youngest Braves starter since 1970. That’s no small footnote. What made it worse was how little professional experience he had under his belt when the Braves thrust him into the spotlight. Prior to his debut, Fuentes had made just one start at the Triple-A level. One. A brief 4.2-inning outing for Gwinnett served as the last checkpoint before the Braves made the baffling decision to toss him into the fire of a playoff-contending rotation. Predictably, and tragically, Fuentes struggled mightily. In four starts, he gave up 23 hits, 6 home runs, and 6 walks across just 13 innings pitched. His ERA ballooned to an unsightly 13.85, and his WHIP climbed to near-incalculable levels. The low point came in his fourth start, a disaster against the lowly Oakland A’s in which he recorded just three outs while surrendering eight earned runs. The performance was painful to watch, not because of a lack of talent, but because of the overwhelming evidence that this young man was not ready mentally, physically, or emotionally, for this stage. Even more frustrating is how preventable this was. The Braves’ front office knew that Fuentes was raw. He entered the season as a high-ceiling arm with electric stuff but with plenty of rough edges to smooth out. In fact, most evaluators had him pegged for a full season in the minors, working on sequencing, developing a secondary pitch, and adjusting to upper-level hitting. Instead, the Braves chose to elevate him, reportedly out of desperation following injuries to key starters, hoping lightning would strike in a bottle. It didn’t. Let’s be clear: this isn’t a knock on Fuentes. The kid has the tools. His fastball touches the upper 90s, his mechanics are fluid, and his mound presence,when unshaken, is impressive. But player development is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t ask a 20-year-old, fresh off Tommy John surgery with fewer than 10 starts above A-ball, to save your season. Not unless you want to break something fragile and precious. And that’s exactly what the Braves have done: broken confidence, broken rhythm, broken trust in the process. Baseball is as much mental as it is physical, and Fuentes’ deer-in-the-headlights expression after every gopher ball told the story. He wasn’t just getting hit, he was getting overwhelmed. And instead of pulling the plug early and protecting their asset, Atlanta let the experiment run far too long. It’s malpractice because it was entirely avoidable. The Braves had other options, veteran swingmen, bullpen games, waiver pickups. They chose the path that looked bold on paper but in reality bordered on negligent. Even Braves manager Brian Snitker admitted after the fact, “He’s not mature enough to do this yet.” That quote alone should ring through the halls of the Braves’ front office like an alarm. Because this wasn’t a learning opportunity. This was a crash course with the landing gear ripped off. In early July, after four rough outings, the Braves finally did what should have happened weeks earlier: they sent Fuentes back to Triple-A. But the damage was already done. It’s unknown how long it will take for him to recover, both in terms of mechanics and mental fortitude. Some young pitchers never do. Others need years. And while Fuentes may still blossom into the ace many projected, there’s no question that his development now carries a scar from this mismanaged stretch. In the end, the Braves’ handling of Didier Fuentes was not bold. It was not visionary. It was irresponsible. They took a 20-year-old arm and gambled with it like it was house money. And in doing so, they not only lost games—they may have compromised a career. Baseball is a sport that rewards patience. The Braves showed none. Now, they must live with the consequences of their rush job. If Fuentes overcomes this rocky start and becomes the star he’s capable of being, it will be a testament to his resilience—not their planning. Because make no mistake: the Braves didn’t build him up. They nearly broke him. Previous Next

< Back Grizzlies: Desmond Bane traded to Orlando in Blockbuster Deal Hudson Webb Jun 14, 2025 This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Before we could even write a Memphis Grizzlies Offseason Guide the first major domino has fallen! At 10:13 AM on a June 15 Sunday morning Shams Charania reported that in a blockbuster trade Desmond Bane, the Grizzlies 5 year, franchise shooting guard, has been traded to the Orlando Magic for: let me get my breath…. Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and FOUR first round picks, and here's the best part: they are all unprotected. One of these picks also happens to be Phoenix’s 2026 selection which is sure to be a good one as Phoenix looks to trade star player Kevin Durant and maybe even Devin Booker. From Orlando’s side, this deal was done to capitalize on what many NBA executives and fans think to be a down 2026 Eastern Conference due to injuries like Jayson Tatum’s. In 2024-25, the Orlando Magic ranked dead last in all stats related to three point shooting. They now add Desmond Bane who is a career 41% three point shooter and good ball handler, also a point of need for Orlando. Although he is a good ball handler, he is no point guard, which is the Magic’s biggest need. With this move, the Magic have solidified a starting 5 of Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paulo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr.. Ultimately they made this move to build around their young stars of Paulo and Franz thus believing their future fist won’t be worth much. All things considered, I believe Bane will compliment Orlando nicely, but will at best get them a second round exit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But with runs like the Heat, Mavericks, and Pacers to the finals in the three two years, you never know. Alternatively, on the Memphis side of things, this is nothing short of a franchise-altering maneuver, and a bold one at that. While losing Desmond Bane, the team’s heart-and-soul shooting guard and a fan favorite, is a tough pill to swallow, this move signals a clear shift in organizational strategy: Memphis is going all-in on the long game. Let’s break it down. The Grizzlies, who were plagued by injuries and bad play down the stretch in the 2024-25 season and met their season’s end in a disappointing first round sweep to the Thunder, now enter the 2025-26 campaign with an enviable war chest of assets. Cole Anthony brings a spark plug scoring presence off the bench or even as a short-term starter, an underrated playmaker with room to grow. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a proven two-way veteran with championship pedigree, ideal for a young locker room and a potential trade chip come February. One thing is evident: Building around Ja and JJJ is priority number 1. But make no mistake, the centerpiece of this deal isn’t a player. It’s the four unprotected first-round picks. Four. Unprotected. Picks. That kind of return simply doesn’t happen in today’s NBA, not without a superstar-level player going the other way. And while Bane is extremely good, he’s not that tier. So for Memphis to get this haul is staggering. And the real gem? Phoenix’s 2026 unprotected pick. With Durant aging out, Booker’s future uncertain, and the Suns barreling toward a rebuild, that selection could very well land in the top 10, maybe even top 5. Add that to Memphis’s own pick and suddenly, the Grizz have two legitimate shots at blue-chip talent in what’s expected to be a loaded draft in 2026. This is only the beginning for the Grizzlies mysterious offseason, however. Many analysts seem to believe this is the first step towards a rebuild while on the other hand, many see it as an opportunity the Grizzlies couldn’t pass up for the future. But what if this is a move setting up something bigger? Across the league, the winds are already shifting. Whispers of unrest and impending superstar movement are getting louder with each passing day. Kevin Durant is reportedly unhappy in Phoenix, Devin Booker may be next if the Suns pivot toward a rebuild, and you can’t forget the Giannis of it all. Each of these names represents a seismic shift in the NBA landscape. And now, Memphis may be holding just the right cards, it all just comes down to what polarizing GM Zach Kleiman does. With the four unprotected first-round picks from Orlando, including the crown jewel in Phoenix’s 2026 unprotected selection, the Grizzlies are armed with the kind of draft capital that can bring a superstar to the table. Add in young, ascending talent like GG Jackson, Vince Williams, or even Santi Aldama, and Memphis has the outline of a deal most teams simply can’t match. Picture it: Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jaren Jackson Jr. anchoring a fearsome trio: defense, explosiveness, and unrelenting pace. Or imagine Kevin Durant returning closer to home, leading a fast, switchable Grizzlies roster built around spacing and IQ. Even Devin Booker, whose off-ball scoring and shot creation would be a dream fit next to a fully healthy Ja. These aren’t pipe dreams anymore. These are real possibilities — the kind of headline-grabbing swings a team only considers when it has the assets, the infrastructure, and the vision to win now and later. So while the Bane trade may have felt like the end of something in Memphis, it just might be the beginning of something much, much bigger. The Grizzlies aren’t rebuilding. They’re reloading. Previous Next

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< Back Titans: Win Loss Prediction before training camp Part 1 Hudson Webb Jul 16, 2025 In this article, we will be going through the first half of the Titans' season and predicting each game. If you can believe it, training camp is all but here! Titan’s players report on Tuesday, July 22 and play their first preseason game two and a half weeks later on August 9. As we all know, last season was not at all what fans were hoping to see. The keys to the Franchise were handed to second year quarterback Will Levis who proved he was not someone who should have possessed said keys to put it nicely. Brian Callahan also emerged as first year head coach and didn’t show much for Titan’s fans to be excited about. On the bright side, the Titan’s woes were awarded with the number one overall draft pick which they used to take Cam Ward, quarterback from the University of Miami FL. Despite many analysts ignoring Ward’s existence, he has created great optimism amongst the Titans’ fanbase for not necessarily this year, but the many years to come. You would be hard pressed to find a Titans fan who wouldn’t be pleased with a 5-9 win year in which Cam Ward demonstrates great potential. But what does TriZone TN think? In this article I’m going to be going through each game week by week and telling you my predicted result as well as a score. Here we go: Week 1: @ Denver Broncos 3:05 PM Sunday, September 7 Prediction: TItans 20 Broncos 30 Titans Record: 0-1 The Titans haven’t won a week 1 contest since 2020 when they won in Denver, ironically enough. But this is not 2020. The Titans are not as talented as they were 5 years ago and the Broncos are way more talented than they were 5 years ago. Don’t kid yourself though, winning in Denver is never easy, especially in week 1. Number 1 overall quarterbacks almost never win their first game, and it is not hard to see why. I believe Cam Ward is beyond pro-ready, but your first game is still a major shift from the collegiate level. On top of the first game disadvantages, Denver has one of if not the best secondary in the NFL and a top ten defense surrounding them. Not only will Cam be tested, but also all of our young skill position players. Hopefully veterans like Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, and Tyler Lockett can step up. The Broncos offense is by no means one of the top offenses Tennessee will see, but don’t let that deceive you, they have serious talent. Between Bo Nix, Cortland Sutton, and free agent acquisition J.K. Dobbins they aren’t no slouch. Beating a Sean Payton team is also never easy. My prediction is that the offense starts slow and picks up in the second half, but by that time it’s too late and Denver rings in 2025 with a home victory. Week 2: vs Los Angeles Rams 12:00 PM Sunday, September 14. Prediction: Rams 27 Titans 26 Titans Record: 0-2 The Titans get their home opener the very next week against one of the NFC’s favorites: the Los Angeles Rams. Titans fans will not only get to see the much awaited debut of one Cam Ward, but also a great opponent. The Ram’s young defensive line picked up right where Aaron Donald left off with Jared Verse and Byron Young leading the pack. They will give the Titans revamped offensive line a massive test. Beyond them, the Rams boast a very capable defense that will be another test for our offense. The Rams offense is possibly the main event however. They are led by veteran and legend Matthew Stafford. Additionally, they have Kyren Wiliams in the backfield with Puka Nacua and Davante leading possibly the best wide receiver core in the league. I believe in this contest Cam Ward will show very fast progression and feel for the game and lead the offense to a great effort. Don’t let the loss deter you from enthusiasm, this is a great team and my Super Bowl favorite. I believe our offense's performance will create great optimism and hope. On the other side of the ball, I believe our lack of edge depth will hurt our chances at forcing the Rams into uncomfortable situations which will ultimately cost us the game. All things considered, a good performance, but not enough. Week 3: vs Indianapolis Colts 12:00 PM Sunday, September 21 Prediction: Colts 19 Titans 23 Titans Record: 1-2 Here is the first divisional game! The Titans get to start their divisional games at home in possibly their biggest rivalry. The Colts are actively in a Training Camp quarterback battle between 3rd year player and former 4th overall pick Anthony Richardson and veteran Daniel Jones who was signed from the Giants. Remember Titans’ fans, it can always be worse! We don’t truly know who will get the nod in this game, but I predict Richardson will get the start in Week 1 due to the upside the Colts believe he has. However, I believe during this game he will prove why he’s not a NFL quarterback and Jones will come in. Beyond the quarterbacks the Colts have had one of the more consistent talent groups all around the last few years which has been held back by poor quarterback play. Their offense is led by running back Jonathan Taylor and the always quality o-line, but is all around solid. In the receiving room they have Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs, and rookie 1st round pick Tyler Warren, tight end from Penn State. Their defense is an average, but still solid unit as well. I predict in this game the Titans will get out all of their anger from the previous two close Ls and show some serious grit. As previously mentioned, a Anthony Richardson poor performance which leads to a benching will pay dividends for their victory chances. Ultimately I believe Cam Ward, Tony Pollard, and the offense does just enough to get the first Titan’s W of 2025. Week 4: @ Houston Texans 12:00 PM Sunday, September 28 Prediction: Titans 17 Texans 25 Titans Record: 1-3 The very next week the Titans get their second divisional opponent this time on the road and vs Houston. Last year the 2-8 Titans stole a victory in Houston which was their biggest win of the year. This year the Texans will be sure to want to correct that, as well as win the necessary division games on their quest to three-peat the division. The Texans did their best to reload this offseason, but still lost some key players like Stefon Diggs and Laremy Tunsil. Additionally, they will be without young standout wide receiver Tank Dell who experienced a brutal leg injury late in the season. Going into this year their defense will be the same formidable unit we have seen in year’s past with the front 7 being one of the scariest in the league. On the other hand, the offense will not. C.J. Stroud demonstrated a sophomore slump last year that I believe he will bounce back from, but he will never reach the player they once thought he was going to be after his rookie campaign. Although Nico Collins is one of the best receivers in this league, he is not enough to save their awful offensive line. Sadly, I don’t think these woes will be enough for the Titans to overcome this defense. I believe Ward and the receivers will admittedly struggle to make plays vs this defense as well as the rushing attack being stifled. If I had more confidence in the Titans pass rush off the edge I could see us potentially stealing a game on the road, but I don’t believe we have a capable enough edge group to capitalize off sub par tackles which will result in a game that is neck and neck until Houston pulls away late. Week 5: @ Cardinals 3:05 PM Sunday, October 5 My Prediction: Titans 20 Cardinals 33 Titans Record: 1-4 Tennessee continues their road trip this time venturing all the way to Phoenix for the first time since 2017. The Cardinals are my biggest sleeper team heading into 2025 with a unit I believe will shock many people. I believe they addressed the defense very nicely in the offseason which will set them up to contend. Kyler Murray will finally see a good skill position group around him with young players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride only getting better and veterans like James Conner continuing to contribute. Quarterbacks like Kyler Murray are a bad matchup for Tennessee’s defense, an admittedly weak linebacker and edge group, which will result in the Arizona offense flourishing. I believe the long trip will show in the offense and Ward could struggle. This season it is imperative Ridley plays well in every game we play due to an unproven group around him and in this game I might not. In the end I think we will never really feel in this game which will leave many fans unsatisfied and disappointed in the teams first 5 games. Brian Callahan will be under fire from the whole NFL world and in desperate need of a W. Week 6: @ Raiders 3:05 PM Sunday, October 12 My Prediction: Titans 30 Raiders 24 Titans Record: 2-4 The Titans finish their west coast trip in the deserts of Las Vegas, their first time visiting the city for a regular season game. The Raiders, like Arizona, are also one of my biggest sleeper squads and a team I believe will be knocking on the postseason door. They added quarterback Geno Smith via trade with Seattle as well as drafting standout running back and fellow Heisman finalist with Cam Ward Ashton Jeanty from Boise State 6th overall. Their defense, while not adding many players, will be much improved as they suffered from many injuries last season. Maxx Crosby and Chistian Wilkins on the line is a scary duo that will terrorize offenses all year. Despite all these things, I believe Tennessee will score the upset and make a statement. It being the third game in the road trip will hopefully mean they are fully adjusted and at 100%. Additionally, I believe Calvin Ridley will bounce back in a big way and not only provide production for himself, but open up lanes for Tyler Lockett and Elic Ayomanor. On defense, I see our ferocious d-line of Jeffrey Simmons, Sebastian Joseph-Day, and T’Vondre Sweat stopping any kind of Ashton Jeanty production, something I believe the Raiders will be reliant on. This will cause the Raiders to turn their focus into feeding second year tight end Brock Bowers which I believe our secondary honing in on. All in all, I think our offense will look the best it has looked all year with Ward tossing his career best up to this point 3 touchdown passes. Week 7: vs Patriots 12:00 PM Sunday October 19 My Prediction: Patriots 16 Titans 19 Titans Record: 3-4 The Titans get their first game back home in 2 days shy of a month in a possibly their biggest game of the season. It is no secret why this a big contest, in the offseason the Patriots hired former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who the Titans fired at the end of the 2023 season after his second consecutive under .500 campaign. In the moment and still to this day many people think we made a massive mistake in doing so. Vrabel was a long time Patriot and won three championships with the team. Even while he was Tennessee’s head coach, many people believed he was more interested in being Belichick's heir. Beyond the head coach, the Patriots are many people’s darling in 2025, but not mine. They are coming off a disastrous 4-13 campaign where one of their losses came to us. The hope associated with this team comes from the potential of 2024 third overall pick Drake Maye who showed flashes in his 2024 starts. In the offseason the Patriots added veteran receiver Stefon Diggs and Titans legend Harold Landry III. I am in the camp that believes Vrabel is a great head coach when he already has a capable roster, as he walked into a Titans team coming off a playoff victory. We saw when the roster got worse he struggled. I believe he will face great growing pains this year and Brian Callahan will deliver the win Titans’ fans want the most this year. I believe Tony Pollard will see possibly his best game and the Secondary will pick off Maye multiple times. This will get Tennessee their second consecutive win and the media will cool off on Callahan ever so slightly. Week 8: @ Indianapolis Colts 3:25 PM October 26 Prediction: Titans 16 Colts 24 Titans Record: 3-5 The Titans immediately the road again after only one home game and this time we go to Indianapolis for a rematch with the Colts! By this point I believe Daniel Jones will have completely taken over and to Titans’ fans dismay, actually doing pretty well leading the unit. I see Jones being like a 2023 Joe Flacco or a 2024 Sam Darnold. I see the whole Colts team running together way more effectively and the team seeing much success. I see the Colts attacking the hashes with Jonathan Taylor and controlling the game. I believe the Titans offense will start slow which will lead to our demise and an eight point loss. Week 9: vs Los Angeles Chargers 12:00 PM Sunday, November 2 Prediction: Chargers 21 Titans 17 Titans Record: 3-6 The Titans kick off their November with a home clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. Besides last year when the Titans got boat raced in LA, these teams always provide a back and forth contest that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The Chargers are bringing back largely the same supporting cast this season on the offensive side of the ball everywhere but at running back. They let 1 year standout J.K. Dobbins walk, but signed Steelers running back Najee Harris, who is very consistent, and drafted media darling running back Omarion Hampton from North Carolina in the first round. At receiver Ladd Mcconkey is only going to get better in his sophomore year, but other than that, they don’t have the most impressive group catching passes from Justin Herbert. This has never deterred Herbert however from having great seasons and willing his team to victory. The defense was very strong last year, but they did lose the aging, but still effective Joey Bosa off the edge. I believe Jim Harbaugh will make sure this team is just as good as last year, but beyond that, I don’t think they will get much better. Their division has only gotten better around them and the same quality squad from last year might not be as capable this season. I still think Herbert’s playmaking and Harbaugh’s experience will get them a playoff berth however. I see Cam Ward facing one of his toughest defenses in this game and it showing. Last year we never got anything going on the ground against the Chargers and I see a similar thing happening here. This game will be on the shoulders of the receiving core and I just think this is one of those games they can’t do enough. On the other hand, I see our defense playing a great game and holding the Chargers to only 21. Ultimately, the offensive woes prove too much and we fall in a frustrating home game. Previous Next

< Back Titans: How the Texans are Actively Screwing over the Titans Hudson Webb Jul 18, 2025 In this article we will be detailing how the Texans are screwing the Titans and the rest of the NFL The Texans have been one of the Titans’ biggest foes ever since they entered the league in 2002, filling in as Houston’s replacement franchise since the Oilers, now Titans, left in 1996. They have gone punch for punch in their rivalries history with the Titans only having a narrow 24-22 lead on Houston. Between admittedly petty choices of what games to wear Oiler’s throwbacks to cheap shots from owners the teams have done everything in their power to embarrass each other for two decades. The Texans have just landed the most recent punch and though indirect, is still leaving a mark. Not only did the Texans put us in a bind with this move, but also 29 other franchises. So what did ‘ole Houston do? Well, here is the full story: For as long as the draft has existed NFL rookie contracts have come with preset values based on draft position, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teams don’t negotiate the total salary with their draft picks, that’s already determined ahead of time. So, what’s left to negotiate? Primarily, the finer details of the deal, such as how much of the contract will be fully guaranteed and specific elements of the contract structure. Unlike the NBA, where fully guaranteed contracts have long been the standard, the NFL has traditionally resisted that shift—until now. As the league’s value skyrockets and player empowerment gains momentum, guarantees are becoming the new currency of leverage. And when it comes to draft picks, what began as an inch is quickly turning into a mile. These days, every first-round selection walks away with a fully guaranteed deal. And with each new draft class, that precedent creeps further down the board. In 2024, Ladd McConkey—taken 34th overall, just two picks into the second round—fell just shy of that benchmark. Fast forward to this year, and the Browns and Texans wasted no time locking in full guarantees for their own second-rounders: Carson Schwesinger at No. 33 and Jayden Higgins at No. 34. But now, with pick No. 35, the momentum has hit a wall. A precedent is forming, expectations are shifting, and front offices are being forced to decide: draw the line, or keep moving it. The Titans, although still in a bind, actually dodged a bullet as they traded pick 35 and now, as to be expected, Seattle's pick, Nick Emmanwori, safety from South Carolina who went 35th overall, is holding out. Of course with 33rd and 34th getting unprecedented deals 35 is to expect similar, but it's not only affecting 35. Every second round pick past 35 is still yet to sign which creates a massive logjam. This has been an issue in the back of all the other NFL teams that have yet to sign their 2nd round picks, but didn’t really become real until this week. The Charger’s roster reported to training camp this week and Tre Harris, a rookie wide receiver from Ole Miss and most importantly, the 35th overall pick, was nowhere to be seen. This of course means he is holding out. Now the problem for Tennessee arises: If the 55th pick didn’t show up, why should the 52nd. Edge Femi Oladejo from UCLA is that and he’s in a very precarious situation with this. Every single player, especially rookies, need camp, but especially a player like Oladejo who only has been playing their position for a little over a year. With the Titans Edge room being as lacking in depth as it already is, a loss of progression time or god forbid a holdout from the rookie could be killer. So come July 22nd if Oladejo is absent, don’t be surprised. And remember, it is all Houston’s fault. Previous Next

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< Back Extra Article: Ranking 2025 Titans Games by Hype Levels Hudson Webb Jun 18, 2025 In the NFL, every game counts, but some games feel bigger than others. Some matchups you circle in red ink the second the schedule drops, others you forget are even until the week of. For the 2025 Tennessee Titans, this year’s slate is a rollercoaster of high-stakes showdowns, revenge tours, rookie debuts, and sadly none take place under the bright lights of primetime. With a coveted rookie quarterback, a retooled offense, and what feels like a prove-it year for nearly everyone in the building, each week has a story. Some games will be battles. Others? Straight-up spectacles. And whether it's a heated division clash or a prime-time homecoming, the Titans' calendar is packed with moments that could define this season, and the franchise's next chapter. So let’s do what every real fan does in June: overreact to a schedule and rank every game by pure, unfiltered excitement. From can’t-miss TV to “maybe I’ll catch the highlights,” here’s your countdown of the most thrilling Titans matchups of 2025. 17th: vs Saints Week 17 Yeah not much jumps off the page in this one. The predicted worst NFL team in the Saints facing off against us, admittedly the worst team from 2024. With the Saints QB room being rookie Tyler Shough along with Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, storylines are also on the shorthand. Additionally, this very well could be two teams with losing records playing for nothing in the penultimate week of regular season football. Cam Ward might have a chance for a big day but other than that, this is the best week to plan that Sunday event or eat that lunch your family is nagging you about. Last matchup: The Saints took a W from under the Titan’s grasp 16-15 in the 2023 season opener where the Titan’s failed to score a touchdown. Fun Fact of the Game: This is the fourth time in 6 years that these two have faced off. Since moving to the new rotating out of conference 17th game, these two have matched up both times they could. This sets the record for most times two inter conference teams played in a 6 year span. Titans at Saints 2023 16th: at Cardinals Week 5 Not much stands out here either and it's not even at home! This game begins a two game West Coast trip. With a tough first four games, Brian Callahan could be in desperate need of victory to win fan’s, and maybe even ownership’s, approval. With this being Kyler Murray’s prove it year, we could see urgency from his side as well. Week 5 is where we traditionally see Rookie quarterbacks begin to get comfortable so this could be Cam Ward’s coming out game. Last Matchup: The Cardinals dismantled the Titans 38-13 in the 2021 season opener in possibly Kyler Murray’s best career performance Fun Fact of the Game: The Titans have not won in Arizona since 2009. Titans vs Cardinals 2021 15th: at 49ers Week 15 A late season game in San Francisco seems more like a punishment for the team than it is a fun game to watch for a fan. This will be the Titans first game vs Brock Purdy ever and their first game against Christian Mccaffrey since 2019 where he dominated us for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns in an upset victory. Local boy Juaun Jennings from suburb Murfreesboro is semi-interesting but other than that, not much there. Last Matchup: The Titans won a week 16 comeback thriller on Thursday Night Football in a game where AJ Brown took over. Fun Fact of the Game: This is the Titan’s last game of the season not played at 12:00 PM, being at 3:25 PM Titans vs 49ers on TNF in 2021 14th: at Raiders Week 6 This is our first inner-conference matchup to appear. Both of these squads are expected to make big leaps with new rookies and in the Raider’s case, coaching staffs. Heisman finalists Ashton Jeanty and Cam Ward would have their first matchup on any level. Because it is the second game in a west coast trip, the Titans could struggle. This is also Geno Smith’s fourth career start against the Titans with a 1-2 record coming in. To be honest, these teams being in the same conference carried it to 15th. Last matchup: The Titans held on to a 24-7 lead for dear life winning 24-22 week 3 home opener win in 2022. Fun Fact of the Game: Bill Callahan, offensive line coach and father of head coach, Brian,, was the head coach of the Raiders for their last Super Bowl appearance and playoff win in 2002. A game where they defeated the Titans. Titans vs Raiders 2022 13th: vs Seahawks Week 12 Are you sensing a theme? Without a storyline or rivalry, interconference games really lack excitement. This will amazingly be the first time the Titans have faced since his rookie year in 2018, although he did not play. The biggest storyline to be found is Tyler Lockett's “revenge” game. We put it in “” because he left on great terms as he had been a consistent contributor on their team for almost a decade. Ernest Jones IV is also getting a chance to play against us as we traded him to the Seahawks mid year last season in a move I’m still scratching my head at. Last Matchup: The Titans choked a game they lead for 58 minutes late into the forgettable 2023 season in a 20-17 week 16 loss. Fun Fact: Titan’s linebacker Cody Barton has also spent time in Seattle. Titans vs Seahawks 2023 12th: vs Chargers Week 9 From here on out these games have way higher storylines and stakes. This inner-conference game has too many revenge storylines to count. Teair Tart, who talked trash on his way out in 2023, gets his second start against the team that drafted him. Hassan Haskins and Elijah Molden who were released and traded respectively in the 2024 offseason also get another crack at us. Finally, Bud Dupree, who was given a regrettable high dollar contract in the 2021 offseason, gets his second start against us. This is Justin Herbert’s fourth career start against the Two Tone Blue in consecutive seasons. He has a 1-2 record against us. These two former rivals from the 2000s always have a great matchup with only two this century being more than a one score game Last Matchup: The Titans got beat more conveniently than the score says 27-17 in a week 10 game in Los Angeles. Fun Fact of the Game: Jim Harbaugh is undefeated as a head coach at 2-0 against our franchise but 1-2 as starting quarterback. Titans at Chargers 2024 11th: at Colts Week 8 I can’t lie, the division rivalry carried this. This is the second matchup of one of the Titan’s biggest rivalries and after the first matchup occurs much intrigue will fade. Obviously one team will be looking to avoid a sweep and I will want to beat them more than I need air, but it just doesn’t stick out as much. I also believe Anthony Richardson will be benched by Week 8 🤣. Last matchup (at Indy): Titans couldn’t complete the 31 point comeback in a 38-30 loss in week 16 at Indy Fun Fact: Both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are undefeated as starters against the Titans despite only having a combined 3-2 TD-INT ratio in those games. Titans at Colts 2024 10th: at Browns Week 14 This matchup is solely dependent on Sheduer Sanders or possibly Dillon Gabriel starting. If either Flacco or Pickett starts, go ahead and move this way down the list. Shedeur and Cam were both seen as QB1 and QB2 until Sheduer dramatically fell into the 5th round due to character concerns. Ward is seen as the Anti-Sheduer so this could be cinema. Additionally, Gabriel was a Heisman finalist alongside Ward so that could also interesting. Last Matchup: The Titans got embarrassed 27-3 in a 2023 week 3 loss at Cleveland. Fun Fact: 2024 linebacker Jerome Baker signed with Cleveland in the offseason. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward 9th: vs Texans Week 11 Like the Colts ranking, this is the second matchup of the two so much of the intrigue disappears. This is an another matchup of CJ Stroud and Cam Ward, the two future faces of the AFC South. Former Titans Denico Autry and Azeez Shair get their third games against us as well. Stroud has a 2-1 record against the Titans in his young career. Last Matchup (vs Texans at home): Titans lost their season finale 23-14 at home in a game they may or may not have tanked for Cam Ward. Fun Fact: This is the first time since 2022 the Titans will wear Titans-era uniforms at home against the Texans. Titans vs Texans Week 18 of 2024 season 8th: vs Chiefs Week 16 This matchup is always good. Since Mahomes entered the league the Titans and Chiefs clashes have been consistent and must-see TV. Mahomes is entering the game with a 1-2 regular season record against us and a 1-0 record in postseason play from the AFC Championship we’d all like to forget. The Titans will get a chance to stick to Kristan Fulton who left sourly as well. gets L’Jarius Sneed will get his first shot at revenge which will be overshadowed but very big. New GM Mike Borganzi will also get a chance to beat his former employer. Last Matchup: The Refs screwed the Malik Willis (really defense) led Titans in a 20-17 primetime week 9 loss at Arrowhead. Fun Fact: This will be the future face of the League, Cam Ward, and the current face, Patrick Mahomes’s first matchup Titans vs Chiefs 2022 7th: vs Jaguars Week 13 Now here's a big one. The Titans face off against their little brother with a whole new cast of characters to add to the rivalry. Once again, Cam Ward will face off against a fellow 2025 Heisman finalist this time in the form of dual threat DB/WR Heisman winner Travis Hunter. Additionally, this is the number 1 vs number 2 overall picks from last year's draft. This will be the Titans first matchup against Jaguars new head coach Liam Cohen and Trevor Larence’s first crack at us since we knocked him out of playoff contention in week 18 of the 2023 season. Lawrence has a 3-3 record vs the Titans with a 9-7 TD-INT ratio. But all these things on top of our rivalry and it being our first matchup of the year and you got a must-see game. Last Matchup (vs Jaguars at home): The Titans put up their most pitiful performance of the year in a 10-6 Week 14 loss. Fun Fact: This will be the 23rd matchup in NFL history of the previous drafts no. 1 and no. 2 overall picks. Titans vs Jaguars 2024 6th: vs Colts Week 3 This is another great rivalry renewed with new faces. This will only be Cam Ward’s second home game as a Titan and his first matchup against an AFC South opponent. He will have a chance to embarrass the former 4th overall pick (can you believe he went that high?!?! 🤣) Anthony Richardson if he has not lost the job by then. Or, maybe even better, they will face Daniel Jones, who is just the veteran version of Will Levis. All in all, this will be a great opportunity to see Cam Ward get his first rivalry W and introduce himself to the AFC south. Last Matchup (vs Colts at home): The Colts defeated the Titans 20-17 in a Week 6 matchup. Fun Fact: If Daniel Jones starts, this will the 9th Colts starting quarterback to face the Titans since 2018. Titans vs Colts 2024 5th: at Texans Week 4 Everything I said for Texans week 11 applies here but cranked to eleven. On top of this being multiple revenge games, this is possibly the Titans hottest current rivalry. The Texans have been very public with their whining and moaning about the Titans wearing ‘their’ Oilers uniforms even though the Oilers were perfectly willing to stay as long as they got a stadium. But they didn’t, so our late owner Bud Adams packed up and left. These remarks from the McNair family, the Texans ownership family, have felt borderline attacks at fellow owner Amy Adams Strunk, a Houston native. They even had the audacity to say “what rivalry, we always win” when asked about the Titan’s and Texan’s feud. This has created a big rivalry high up on the Titans and Texans organization that has trickled down to the field. To put it simply, bring your popcorn, because these teams HATE one another. Last Matchup (at Texans): In Week 12, the Titans upset the Texans 32-27 in the Titans biggest win of the year. Fun Fact: This will be CJ Stroud and Cam Ward’s first matchup of their long rivalry. Titans at Texans 2024 4th: at Jaguars Week 18 Once again, everything applies from the last matchup. You didn’t think I forgot Calvin Ridley, did you? Calvin Ridley will get another shot at revenge on his former team in this game. But the reason this game ranks 4th is none of those things, it is the potential stakes at hand. In a weak AFC south, this game could have major playoff implications for the Titans if everything goes right. On top of that, this will be Cam Ward’s final game of his rookie campaign and hopefully it puts an exclamation mark on his Offensive Rookie of the Year case. Also, who doesn’t love beating up Jacksonville in Duuva L ? Last Matchup (at Jacksonville): The Jaguars took down the boys from Nashville 20-13 in a game the Titans may have lost on purpose in week 17. Fun Fact: In Jacksonville's best season ever they went 15-3 overall with 3 losses to the Tennessee Titans, including an AFC Championship loss. Titans at Jaguars 2024 3rd: vs Rams Week 2 Number 3 and Number 2 were almost interchangeable but I think this is the best ranking. This will be the Titans home opener and the first opportunity to see Cam Ward. A full crowd is to be expected with it being the start of a whole new era. The opponent only adds intrigue however. The Rams were a sack away from taking down the eventual Super Bowl champions Eagles in the divisional round of last year's playoffs. They come into this year with the addition of star wide receiver Davante Adams and a strong defensive line. This is also a Super Bowl rematch which is always fun. Cam Ward’s arrival to Nashville will be a game we will all be seated for. Last Matchup: In Week 9 in L.A., the Titans shocked the eventual Super Bowl champs Rams 28-16 in their first game without an injured Derrick Henry on Sunday Night Football. Fun Fact: Matthew Stafford has a 0-4 record vs the Titans with a 4-3 TD-INT ratio all time. Titans at Rams 2021 2nd: at Broncos Week 1 Finally, Cam Ward’s NFL debut. He will make his first start in the Mile High city on September 5th. He will be tested as he is facing the NFL’s best secondary from 2024. Calvin Ridley and company will have their work cut out for them. This will be Bo Nix’s first career start vs us and Sean Payton’s sixth; he is coming in with a 2-3 record. Cody Barton and Lloyd Crushenberry III will also have a chance at vengeance vs their team from the previous years that did not offer a second contract despite good years from both. I don’t have to say much on this one, Cam Ward’s debut will be appointment television. Last Matchup: The Titans prevailed 17-10 at home in Week 10 of the 2022 season. Fun Fact: When Cam Ward faced Bo Nix in college at Washington State he had over 400 yards and 4 TDs. Titans vs Broncos 2022 1st: vs Patriots Week 7 How could this not be first? Before we get to the elephant in the room, let's go over some of the lesser stories. This is the team Calvin Ridley left at the altar to sign with us in the 2024 offseason. From the Titan’s side, new kicker Joey Slye will have a shot at revenge on his 2024 team. On the Patriots side, Titans legend in the real sense, Harold Landry, and in the joking sense, Joshua Dobbs, will get their first jabs at us. Former Titan Jack Gibbens will also get his first game against us. But finally, this is our first game against our last head coach Mike Vrabel. He was our head coach for six years with three playoff appearances and two playoff wins. Although we fired him, it always felt he would be happier in New England, as he played there for a majority of his career and won three Super Bowls. There will be no love lost between the two and is sure to be the Titans most anticipated game of the year… but I didn't have to tell you that. Last Matchup: The Titans took down the Patriots 20-17 in overtime in a Week 9 Nashville win. Fun Fact of the Game: Harold Landry III is third all time in Titans era history in sacks, being only 1.5 behind the 1st place finisher, Jevon Kearse. Previous Next

< Back Titans: Predicting 2025-26 Tennessee Titans' Offensive Skill Players Ceilings and Floors Hudson Webb Mar 8, 2025 In this article we will detail the Titans' top skill players ceiling and floors stas-wise. The Tennessee Titans are on the cusp of a transformative season in 2025–26, hinging on the development of revamped skill-position groups: quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. With rookie Cam Ward installed as the unquestioned starter, Tennessee is betting on Ward's aggressive playmaking to unlock the offense. Behind him, the backfield features a dynamic duo: ex-Memphis star Tony Pollard, fresh off a 1,079-yard season, and shifty dual-threat Tyjae Spears, complemented by depth pieces like Julius Chestnut and rookie Kalel Mullings. At receiver, the Titans boast a potent arsenal: veterans Van Jefferson, Calvin Ridley, and newly-signed Tyler Lockett, plus rising talents Treylon Burks, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor, Xavier Restrepo and a group of late-rounders all vying for targets. This essay will forecast each player’s statistical ceiling and floor—analyzing Cam Ward’s passing yardage and touchdown upside under a fortified O-line, Pollard and Spears’ rushing and receiving splits, and the wideout corps’ potential swoons or breakout years. Anchored in the July 7 depth chart, these projections will poke holes, build hype, and ultimately answer: who emerges, and who fades when Tennessee’s new-look offense takes the field. Let’s dive in. (All projections are based on a 17 game scale. Injuries will not be predicted.) Cam Ward Ceiling 3850 Passing Yards 69% Completion % 27 TDs 7 Ints 96 Passer Rating Floor 2850 Passing Yards 58% Completion % 13 TDs 16 INTs 72 Passer rating Our ceiling on Cam Ward seems unreasonable, but look at what rookie quarterbacks have done in the last few years. CJ Stroud and Jayden Daniels in 2023 and 2024 respectively led their teams to shocking playoff berths and wins. On top of that, they both lit up the stat sheet and put up the best rookie quarterback season of up to their season. Although it would be perfectly normal and expected if Ward didn’t even get close to such seasons, it’s not out of the realm of possibility. Cam Ward has spent the last 5 years as a starter at the D-1 level of NCAA football which gives him a plethora of experience. If he can tap into all of those years of success immediately, don’t be shocked if 300 yard games are coming easy. But, of course, rookies struggle and if everything goes wrong, the floor we projected is very much possible. On top of bad quarterback play, Tennessee’s play calling was far from good or even average in 2024. If this continues, Cam Ward’s growth as a player could be stunted and numbers like this could be the by-product. If numbers like this occur expect a total overhaul in the coaching staff with Head Coach Brian Callahan and Offensive Coordinator Nick Holz facing the boot. Tony Pollard Ceiling Carries: 270 Yards: 1275 Yards per Carry: 4.8 Rushing Touchdowns: 11 Fumbles: 0 Floor Carries: 165 Yards: 600 Yards Per Carry: 3.2 Rushing Touchdowns: 3 Fumbles: 5 Tony Pollard is a very interesting player heading into 2025. He was, in my opinion, the most underappreciated player on the team in 2024. He somehow maintained an impressive season while behind the crapshoot that was the 2024 Titan’s offense. He has been lost in the shuffle in many top ten and running back rankings across sport’s analyst and I have to feel the Titans’ utter offensive incompetence in 2024 is correlated with that. The ceiling season I am projecting is if he continues his grit from last year behind an even better 2025 offense that knows how to support and block for him. On the other hand, if the analyst's perception of him as washed and past his prime have truth to them, then the floor we projected could occur. This season could only take place if Tyjae Spears takes a major step forward and takes the job while he trends downwards and loses many steps. In short, I don’t think his floor will occur and I believe we will see a Tony Pollard Renaissance, at least as the media’s concerned, and he will have a great year. Tyjae Spears Ceiling Carries: 200 Yards: 820 Yards per Carry: 5.3 Rushing Touchdowns: 9 Fumbles: 0 Floor Carries: 84 Yards: 325 Yards Per Carry: 3.6 Rushing Touchdowns: 2 Fumbles: 4 As you can see Tyjae Spears’ Ceiling and Floor fluctuate quite a bit. This goes back to what I said in Pollard's section about how there is a world where Spears takes Pollard's spot as lead back at some point in the season. This, to me, is extremely unlikely and if it were to occur, would probably only give SPears the edge on carries by a slim margin, Tennessee instead electing to go to a pure running back by committee approach. His ceiling is still very high for a person who would have to earn the starting spot, however. His floor is more likely than I’d wish but still has a very low chance of happening. This would be if Spears is not at all the guy we all know he can be and a younger guy like Kalael Mullings or a veteran like Julius Chestnut takes his spot as RB2. Calvin Ridley Ceiling Receiving Yards: 1400 Catches: 100 Touchdowns: 10 Floor Receiving Yards: 650 Catches: 55 Touchdowns: 3 These projections are once again on the wild side. Our ceiling for Calvin Ridley is the dream scenario for Titans fans. Cam Ward has already been heard saying Ridley is the best wide receiver he’s ever thrown to and unlike anything he’s ever seen. Ridley also somehow managed a 1000 yard season out of Will Levis and Mason Rudolph’s antics, a feat only Titan’s fans can truly appreciate. If Ridley can reach his prime self and rely on consistency, something he’s lacked since he left Atlanta 3 years ago, then this isn’t the craziest thing ever conceived. But sadly, age catches up with everyone. If father time truly catches Ridley this year, an abysmal season like this is not out of the question. This would leave the Titan’s in much disarray due to his contract, his role as our wide receiver one, and his duties as mentor of Cam Ward, so here's to hoping this is a nightmare and not real life. Tyler Lockett Ceiling Receiving Yards: 950 Catches: 70 Touchdowns: 7 Floor Receiving Yards: 400 Catches: 35 Touchdowns: 2 Tyler Lockett enters the 2025 season as the seasoned vet in a young, unproven Titans receiver room, and while the ceiling numbers might not jump off the page, they would still represent a crucial role in Tennessee’s offense. A 950-yard, 70-catch, 7-touchdown campaign would make him the ideal safety valve for Cam Ward, reliable, clutch, and smooth in the slot. If Ward needs a calming presence in chaotic moments, Lockett could be that guy. And let’s not forget: he’s done this before. Lockett has six 800+ yard seasons on his résumé and has long been one of the most efficient route-runners in the league. But we can’t ignore the other side of the coin. At 33, his speed may finally dip, and with younger options vying for snaps, like Elic Ayomanor or Chimere Dike, it’s possible Lockett becomes more of a rotational piece than a featured weapon. A 400-yard season with minimal usage would sting, especially if he can’t separate the way he used to. For a team hoping to develop a rookie quarterback, Lockett’s ability to remain productive and available may be the difference between growing pains and complete offensive dysfunction. Chigoziem Okonkwo Ceiling Receiving Yards: 790 Catches: 65 Touchdowns: 6 Floor Receiving Yards: 300 Catches: 25 Touchdowns: 2 If Chigoziem Okonkwo hits his ceiling in 2025, it’ll be the long-awaited breakout Titans fans have been whispering about for the past two seasons. Cam Ward has already shown a tendency to favor big targets over the middle in camp, and Okonkwo’s athletic profile still flashes like a jumbo-sized wideout in a tight end’s body. If the offensive line holds up and Ward develops as projected, Chig could quietly finish top three on the team in receptions and touchdowns—maybe even top two in red zone looks. But the floor? That’s the tough part. We’ve seen Chig disappear for stretches before, especially when asked to block more than catch. If he falls out of favor in a crowded offense, drops become an issue, or Gunnar Helm eats into his snaps, he could finish the year as an afterthought. That’s not just a stat-line concern—it would raise serious questions about whether Okonkwo is the long-term answer at TE1 or just another flash-in-the-pan athlete. Gunnar Helm Ceiling Receiving Yards: 512 Catches: 35 Touchdowns: 5 Floor Receiving Yards: 143 Catches: 16 Touchdowns: 1 As for Gunnar Helm, his ceiling is the definition of pleasant surprise. If Helm finds chemistry with Ward and earns early trust in short-yardage and play-action looks, he could become a sneaky red-zone contributor and fan favorite by midseason. Sure, the Titans didn’t draft him expecting 600 yards and six touchdowns, but that’s exactly what a ceiling season from Helm would look like: modest stats, big moments, and a cult following in Nashville. On the flip side, the floor for Helm is...well, invisible. If Okonkwo stays healthy and the WR depth chart eats up the target share, Helm might spend most of the season as a glorified sixth lineman, chipping edge rushers and catching a stray pass or two every few games. Not every rookie tight end gets to shine, and in a worst-case scenario, Helm might not even get to show the team what he really can do. Previous Next

< Back Titans Win Loss Prediction before training camp Part 2 Hudson Webb Jul 17, 2025 In this article, we will be going through the second half of the Titans' season and predicting each game. Week 10: BYE My Prediction: We probably have half the roster injured by this point so rest will be needed. Titans Record: Still 3-6 Week 11: vs Houston Texans 12:00 PM November 16 Prediction: Texans 17 Titans 27 Titans Record: 4-6 Coming off the bye the Titans are set up with a home rematch vs the team they couldn’t get the first time. Although fans might not tell you the same, this is management's biggest rival and they would love nothing more than to avoid getting swept, and that is what I think we do. I believe we put together all things considered to be maybe the best performance of the year in this game and control the pace and make sure the Texans can never catch up. I predict in this game Rookie Femi Oladejo will emerge as the Titans best edge rusher and collect more than one sack. I predict this a game where Pollard and Spears are being fed many times which sets up the few, but very effective home run passes to our deep threats. In the end I predict the Titans score the upset and continue what I predict to be Texan’s 2025 struggles. Week 12: vs Seattle Seahawks 12:00 PM November 23 Prediction: Seahawks 17 Titans 16 Titans Record: 4-7 The Titans continue their home-exclusive November with an interconference battle with the Seahawks. Seattle faced big changes in the offseason with changes across the board. They traded quarterback Geno Smith and replaced him with once cast off to now coveted free agent Sam Darnold from the Vikings. Additionally, they traded star wide receiver to Pittsburgh and let veteran Tyler Lockett sign with us. This causes young standout Jaxon Smith Njigba to go to the wide receiver one slot. The move Seahawks fans are probably most excited about is probably the signing of veteran receiver Cooper Kupp, a Washington native. In my opinion the Seahawks got just the slightest bit worse in every replacement. I believe Darnold is a step down from Geno and a Metcalf-JSN one two punch is just slightly better than a JSN-Kupp duo. Although I am in the camp that thinks trading Metcalf was a good idea as he didn’t deserve the money he got, it doesn’t mean their receiving corp didn’t take a hit. Kupp’s best days are behind him and I don’t know if he will be able to stay healthy for a full season. Their defense was league average last season and it remained largely the same over the offseason. I see Seattle being the same as last year if not a little worse, a team floating around .500 that is always one step behind postseason contention. Having all that being said, this is a team the Titans should be able to beat at home, but I just have that feeling. In my gut I feel this is a game where it is yell at your TV frustrating how we can never capitalize off our opponents poor play. I see our defense playing very well and Dennard Wilson proving why he is one of the most underrated defensive coordinators in the NFL. Sadly, I see another rough performance from the offense and play calling. At this point in the year fans will call for change in the play calling duties or Callahan’s head. All around I feel like this will be the most frustrating L of 2025. Week 13: vs Jacksonville Jaguars 12:00 PM November 30 Prediction: Jaguars 25 Titans 34 Titans Record: 5-7 The Titans finish off their home-exclusive November with their first contest with their division rival Jaguars. Jacksonville goes into this season with a major chip on their shoulder believing that they should have been in the postseason these last two years if it had not been for head coaching failures or quarterback injuries. Trevor Lawrence will make his return from his season ending injury last season and his first matchup vs us since we knocked them out of postseason contention in Week 18 of the 2023 season. Since he was drafted first overall in 2021 people have been waiting for him to emerge as a perennial quarterback in this league and he simply never has. I for one believe he never will and will forever be the definition of mid. The Jaguars offense remains largely the same with a backfield of Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby and a leading receiver of sophomore Brian Thomas Jr., who proved he might already be a top ten guy. They did add what many people are calling ‘once in a lifetime’ two way player and Heisman winner WR/DB Travis Hunter who currently is listed as their WR2 and CB1. Whether he can do both we will see and probably have a pretty good idea of come this week 13 contest. Their defense improved with depth pieces, but stayed the same overall. Their biggest change this offseason was the hire of Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Cohen who looks to turn the team around. This is a game the defense should continue to play well in, but I actually believe they are the weaker Titan’s half in this game. I can very much see a game where it is an offensive slugfest in which we score a punch the Jaguars can’t respond to late. I see this being one of the more fun Titans games to watch of the season and Cam Ward and the rookie wide receivers shine. Week 14: @ Cleveland Browns 12:00 PM December 7 Prediction: Titans 20 Browns 13 Titans Record: 6-7 The Titans start December back on the road for the first time in 6 weeks in Cleveland. The Browns are a team with a whole host of questions that hopefully are settled in the ever approaching training camp. They are currently facing a 4 man quarterback battle between veteran Joe Flacco, 4th year player Kenny Pickett, rookie 3rd rounder Dillon Gabriel from Oregon, and rookie 5th rounder from Colorado, the polarizing Shedeur Sanders. If you're wondering where their residential rapist quarterback Deshaun Watson is he’s on the IR, likely receiving a massage. Articles upon articles could be written about the hilarity of the signal caller position battle going on in Cleveland, but to put it short, me predicting who will start this game is practically 25%. Watson will not be available due to his lingering injury, so it is one of those 4. Beyond that, their offense is very unimpressive. Their backfield has no star with a committee approach with Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson. Their second round pick, Quinshon Judkins was likely going to get the RB1 nod, but he was arrested for domestic abuse this week, so . . .. Their receiving room is led by breakout 6th year player Jerry Jeudy and the always solid David Njoku, who if we are being honest, don’t jump off the page. Of course the defense is led by maybe the best player in the NFL Myles Garrett. He is now joined by rookie 5th overall pick d-lineman Mason Graham from Michigan who will be great down the line. Beyond those two, the defense is not much better than OK. All in all I think the Titans defense will have no problem stopping whoever plays quarterback for this team. Although they scored only 20, I see the offense being in control all game; dominating time of possession, running the rock, and getting chunk yardage. All in all I believe Cleveland will get a score late to make the game look closer than it was. Week 15: @ San Francisco 49ers 3:25 PM December 14 Prediction: Titans 21 49ers 30 Titans Record: 6-8 The Titans continue their road trip this time with their biggest trip, San Francisco. They face a 49ers team trying to keep the team together that they have been so successful with the last half decade. They had a tough 2024 that was a season defined by injuries. They return quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and a hopefully healthy Christian McCaffrey, who is one of the top 5 running backs in this league when at even 90%. They also get back receiver Brandon Aiyuk from injury. They also hope to see a big second year jump from Ricky Pearshall. Standout receiver Jauan Jennings, a player who stepped up big time last year and Middle Tennessee native, is currently holding out for either an extension or trade. If healthy, their defense will be one of the best units in the league once again led by guys like Fred Warner and Nick Bosa. I believe the 49ers are an aging team that will be a fringe playoff team this year, if not for their schedule. They play the easiest schedule in the league which is why I think they will win 11+ games. This is a game the Titans will be coming in hot and excited and I think the 49ers defense will stop that dead in its tracks. I think they will set the tone early on defense and rattle our rookie Cam Ward and although they play better down the stretch, the hole will be far too big. I see McCaffrey attacking the outside and getting big yardage whether it be on the ground or through the air. In the end it is a game Titans fans will want to forget very fast after it occurs. Week 16: vs Kansas City Chiefs 12:00 PM December 21 Prediction: Chiefs 27 Titans 20 Titans Record: 6-9 (nice) The Titans return home this time against the reigning back to back to back AFC Champions. Since Mahomes entered the league the Titans have always played him tough and I see this being no different. Kansas City did about as close as you can at bringing back your offensive core. They obviously return the best quarterback in the league Patrick Mahomes and aging but still great Travis Kelce at tight end. Their running back room is led by the solid Isiah Pacheco and the receiving room by young speedsters Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Their defense also remained largely the same with Chris Jones and possibly the best coordinator ever, Steve Spagnuolo leading the way. This is a game I think Cam Ward shows why he’s next up as he outplays Mahomes even though my score gives no such indication. This feels like another game where we beat ourselves with senseless turnovers and unforced errors. I believe the offense gets stopped on fourth down multiple times late and the Chiefs leave town with a win by the skin of their teeth. Week 17: vs New Orleans Saints 12:00 PM December 28 Prediction Saints 14 Titans 26 Titans Record: 7-9 The Titans get their home finale in the penultimate game of the season against New Orleans. Going into this year the Saints are the consensus worst team and it is not hard to see why. They abused the salary cap for many years under Drew Brees and for the last few years they’ve paid the price, and this year may just be the worst. They can’t afford any notable players so they are left with the scraps. They are having to start the 26 year old second round rookie quarterback Tyler Shough from Louisville due to their starter, Derek Carr, retiring. He is surrounded by aging, but solid running back Alvin Kamara and receivers Chris Olave and Rasheed Shaheed. Their defense remains largely the same, which is a sub par unit. Their biggest change this offseason was hiring head coach Kellen Moore who has the unenviable job of coaching this team. Although they likely will somehow not be the worst, they won’t be good by no means either. I see this as a game the Titans control from start to finish and Cam Ward gives the Titans’ fans a final home game performance that leaves them hungry for more in 2026. Ultimately this is a game between two teams I believe will be out of it by this point playing for pride, and Callahan needs the win more. Week 18: @ Jacksonville Jaguars TBD January 4 Prediction Titans 23 Jaguars 27 Titans Record: 7-10 The Titans finish off the 2025 season in Jacksonville for the first time since the 2022 campaign. This is a game I see Jacksonville coming in with something to play for depending on the result of the Texans Colts game. Since this is a game the Jaguars need way more than us, I see their fire being the difference maker. Although sweeping the Jaguars would be great, the motivation for an eliminated team just isn’t as present. I see this game being similar to the first with both offenses playing good games, but this time I see the defenses showing up more. I think both units will make big plays when they need to and it will come down to one last stop and sadly I think Jackson gets it. Conclusion Titans Final record: 7-10 PPG: 22.1 Opponent PPG: 22.9 Although under .500 and a playoff missing effort, 7-10 would very much be a season I’m content with. I see Cam Ward having an average, but flashy rookie quarterback season that leaves us fans drunk on hope. I think the d line and secondary both finish as top 12 units, but those linebackers are what kills us. Ultimately, I think our receiving group finishes in the middle of the pact. Standouts I see Ridley getting around 950-1100 yards and Elic Ayomanor emerging as the WR2 and future WR1. I also see Gunnar Helm taking the starting tight end job and ending Chigoziem Okonkwo's Titans tenure. On the ground I think Pollard has another consistent year and Spears emerges as more of a receiving threat. All in all I predict a big year of improvement for the team and a key step on the rebuild. This season sets them up for the playoffs next year and possibly years to come. And yes, I think a 7-10 year saves Callahan’s job. 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< Back Grizzlies: Building a trade to Land Walker Kessler in Memphis Hudson Webb Jul 14, 2025 In this article we will be building a trade to land Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler in Memphis. This offseason started with a bang for the Memphis Grizzlies with the news that Zach Edey will miss the first 1-2.5 months due to ankle surgery he needed from last year’s injuries. This news came as a slap in the face to the franchise as the team is already short on centers with Clarke getting a season ending injury last year that could possibly linger to this year. To add to the center depth woes, the Grizzlies traded big man Jay Huff to the Pacers in return for draft compensation. Although the deal was more than many thought Memphis could swing for Huff, that is another center gone. But it’s okay, Jaren Jackson Jr. can play center and has been tasked many times before with the duty! And then there lies the last slap in the face. Only a mere day after signing his massive deal with the franchise it was announced he was going to need surgery on his foot that could sideline him for up to 2 months. So here we are, with maybe only one competent big come month 1 and maybe 2 of the NBA season, assuming Clarke stays healthy. So what can they do? Well here is a center trade that I have came up with that could work: Grizzlies Receive: Center — Walker Kessler ( from Utah) Jazz Recieve: Center — Brandon Clarke ( from Memphis) 2028 first round pick (top 3 protected) ( from Memphis) 2026 second round pick ( from Memphis) From Memphis’s perspective this makes a lot of sense. With the JJJ and Edey injuries I mentioned before, this trade makes more sense. I know I said before I revealed the trade the Grizz need to load up on healthy center depth, but Utah needs a big in return. Additionally, Kessler is more of a traditional center and more closely mirrors Edey's game. On top of that, he is way less injury prone than Clarke, who is consistently missing action. Kessler provides a more steady force in the center slot and hopefully more production. When Edey and JJJ returns Memphis can be unstoppable with Edey coming off the bench and JJJ staying at the 4 where he is at his best. From Utah’s perspective, Brandon Clarke offers a healthier, proven 3-and-D big who can step into a starting role seamlessly. Clarke averaged 8.3 points and 5.1 rebounds before suffering a season-ending PCL sprain. Once healthy, he bolsters Utah’s frontcourt immediately and gives them continuity. Utah also offloads the future cap commitment tied to Kessler and gains valuable draft capital—Memphis’ 2026 first-rounder plus a second-rounder—which fits their longer timeline. In short, the trade addresses both teams’ pressing needs: Memphis acquires a young paint rim protector to help plug a season-opening hole, while Utah secures a versatile veteran big and future asset. The alignment of injuries, roster fit, and timeline makes this a logical and mutually beneficial deal. Previous Next

< Back Team Crossover: Comparing Players across teams Hudson Webb Jul 7, 2024 In this article we will find comparisons between players across the Titans, Grizzlies, and Braves. The Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Braves, and Memphis Grizzlies are obviously all in three different cities. This causes interaction between the three to be at a minimum which causes player link-ups and comparisons to also be rare. So in this article we are going to be finding some out-of-the-box comparisons with two players for each team! Braves - Titans Ozzie Albies - Jeffrey Simmons This one seems pretty jarring at first glance, and understandably so. Ozzie Albies is a 5’8 165 lb soft spoken and smiley guy, while Jeffrey Simmons is a 6’4 310 lb behemoth who is known for being terrifying and a loud trash talker. So why the comparison? Well if you look a little closer, there is a lot there. Both men started there pro careers on their respective teams right before a period of prolonged success. In Ozzie’s case, he started as the young second baseman right as the Braves 6 year division streak would begin and Big Jeff started as a rookie on the Titans first year from their 3 year stretch of being a force in the AFC. Both men entered the period as young athletes with a long future ahead of them and left as veterans of the team in the blink of an eye. Seemingly out of nowhere both men are now considered ‘veterans’ with the rest of the roster being unrecognizable from their rookie year. Both men are held at a high regard in the locker room and seen as every player’s keeper. Additionally, both men are known for their charity work in their team’s community. Both men are not natives of their areas, Ozzie especially, and still have become a mainstay in the community. Ozzie runs a notable Atlanta dog rescue foundation and Simmons was recognized as the Titan’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for his service with the Boys and Girls Club of America in Nashville. All in all, despite their seemingly polar opposite physics and demeanors, they hold the same role on their teams. Jurickson Profar - L’Jarius Sneed Although this list is supposed to be optimistic, the reasons for this comparison don’t shed the best light on either of the two men. Jurickson Profar was brought in as the Braves shiny new toy in the 2025 offseason and fans were psyched . . . for about a month. 6 games into the season Profar was suspended for PED use which cost him 81 games and a 1 year playoff ban. On the other hand, L’Jarius Sneed was brought in the 2024 offseason in a trade from the Chiefs and a subsequent big money extension that not one Titans fan was negative on. He was seen as the Titans new lock down cornerback that we have been lacking for some years. Sadly, injuries plagued his season and after a mid-year tweak in his knee that was intentionally thought to be a week-week issue, he never played again. On top of this, many Titans insiders accused him of not having a drive to return. In both cases these men were heralded as their franchises new all-star level player and both disappointed due to missed time. This led to massive disappointment, but that is what leads to the next comparison, they both have the rest of their tenure to turn that around and make their early struggles nothing but a speed bump in their time on their teams. Titans - Grizzlies Jaylen Wells- Jarvis Brownlee Jr. I didn’t say some of these wouldn’t be obvious. It’s not hard to see why these two men are being compared; both are slept on rookies who proved why they belong in the NBA and NFL. Jaylen Wells was drafted as an afterthought in the second round of the NBA draft, a place where most players are stranded in the G-league their rookie year. Because of early injuries, Wells got an opportunity at bench minutes and quickly showed who he was. After only a few games, Jaylen Wells earned the spot at starting shooting guard/small forward, a spot he would never relinquish until a late injury. A rookie starting for a playoff contending team like Memphis was expected, but not from Wells. Zach Edey was seen as the Grizzlies best rookie, but Jaylen Wells earned his spot starting along with him and joined him on All Rookie first team, being the only second rounder to do so. On the other hand, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. was drafted in the 5th round of the 2024 draft, another place rookie year starters do not traditionally originate from. In the limited snaps he got early on, the coaches saw his energy, hustle, and what he calls ‘gorilla’ mentality on full display. Despite starting as cornerback four in week one, he earned the cornerback 1 spot when Lajarius Sneed went out for the year. In his time starting, his energy was infectious and his demeanor brought morale up across the defense. Both men weren’t meant to contribute immediately, but they earned their spot as soon as they hit the scene and became immediate fan favorites. Tyler Lockett - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Here is another seemingly obvious, yet still very interesting comparison. Tyler Lockett was drafted in the 3rd round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2015 and quickly cemented himself as top receiver in this league. He put up consistent 900-1150 yards seasons for 6 years in a row and proved himself to be one of the most reliable wide receivers in the league. He was the quintessential wide receiver two while in Seattle and always elevated his teams throughout the regular season and playoffs, as he was a part of 7 playoff games. In the 2025 offseason Tyler Lockett signed a new deal to join the Titans. Similarly, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been a valuable contributor to many playoff and championship winning teams. KCP started his career in Detroit in 2013 before joining the Lakers in 2017. While on the team, he started on the 2020 championship winning squad and was perhaps their most valuable role player. Just three years later he started for the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets. In the 2025 offseason KCP was a part of the massive Desmond Bane trade in which he was shipped off to Memphis. Both of these players have been essential for their team’s playoff success in the last decade and our bringing their veteran and winning mentality to the Titans and Grizzlies respectively. Although both are not at all the players they once were, they will bring a leadership and winning culture to these teams that is priceless. Grizzlies - Braves Ja Morant - Ronald Acuña These two are the faces of their franchises; simple as that. Ronald Acuña Jr. entered the majors just over 7 years ago and from the start we knew he was special. He made a splash onto the scene quickly becoming one of the most entertaining players to watch in baseball. He took home the NL Rookie of the Year and also hit a playoff grand slam to cap off an excellent rookie campaign. Sadly, he tore his ACL at the mid-year points of both 2021 and 2023 which kept him out of postseason play as well as the first half of the next year. Despite being a great postseason player, he has missed two of the ones his team has been in since he entered the league. He is undoubtedly the face of the Atlanta Braves but sadly he struggles to stay on the field. And then there’s Ja Morant, who entered the NBA 6 years ago and immediately made an impact, winning rookie of the year. He quickly asserted himself as one of the most impressive players in basketball with his seemingly endless dunk highlights. Upon entering his first postseason in 2021, he showed he was a 4th quarter player. He has hit multiple playoff game winners in his small sample size as well as 3 40 point games. Sadly, he has gotten injured twice in the playoffs that took him out the remainder of that season. On top of postseason injuries, Ja consistently struggles to stay on the court during the season, continually facing multiple week long injuries and even once a season ending one. Both men are undisputedly their franchises crown jewel as well as one of their league’s most marketable players, but one thing is always holding them back, staying on the court. GG Jackson - Didier Fuentes The final comparison is definitely two players not as mainstream as the others, but just as interesting. GG Jackson is entering his third year in the NBA at 20, yes 20, years old. HE was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies and immediately became the league's youngest player upon entering the league. He initially started out on the Grizzlies’ G-league roster, but because his rookie year was the nightmare 2023-24 season, he quickly saw playing time. Due to an embarrassingly long list of injuries, GG Jackson quickly entered into a starting role at only a few days over 19! This obviously gave him good reps and experience, but overexposure is a real thing. In his sophomore year fans saw a regression as he struggled with being thrusted into the scene too early in 2023. Similarly, Didier Fuentes started his career as the youngest player in the whole MLB. Fuentes started his first MLB game as a pitcher at only 19! Similar to Jackson, he was playing because of stockpiled injuries. He showed flashes but admittedly struggled in his first 3 starts before a disastrous 4th start that got him sent back to the minors to develop. To tell the truth, the Braves massively misplayed the Didier situation, as he should never have thrown an MLB pitch in 2025. He needed more time and this early overexposure could have ripples throughout the rest of his career. In both cases, we see a player who has all the tools to be a star in their league, but due to overexposure early on, has faced hardship. Previous Next

< Back Braves: The rest of the team is insulting the Starting Pitching Staff Hudson Webb Jun 16, 2025 Braves Are Insulting Their Pitching Staff Let’s be clear: the Braves’ starting rotation has shown up this June. They’ve been composed, dominant, and consistent. The problem? The bats and bullpen have not. It’s hard to overstate how frustrating it must be to toss a gem, only to watch it evaporate in the late innings or go unrewarded by lifeless offensive support. That’s been the reality for Atlanta’s starters all month. Chris Sale: All-Star Caliber, No Help to Show for It Chris Sale has looked like a man possessed. At 35, he’s pitching his best baseball in years, regularly giving the Braves six or more innings of strong, low-ERA work. His command is sharp, his fastball has bite again, and he’s racking up strikeouts with ease. After a slower start, his June ERA is sitting near 1.00, and yet the Braves have squandered several of his best outings. Sale has been everything the Braves hoped for and more, a workhorse lefty who can dominate any lineup, but without offense or bullpen support, his performances feel like wasted masterpieces. Spencer Strider: Back to Ace Form After a few up-and-down starts early in the season, Strider appears to have recalibrated. His latest outing: 13 strikeouts over six shutout innings was vintage Strider. His fastball is explosive, and his slider continues to generate whiffs at an elite rate. But what’s most impressive is his focus. He’s attacking hitters early in counts and not letting walks creep up. Still, the Braves offense backed him with just three runs, and the bullpen nearly let it slip. When your ace delivers like this, you’re supposed to win comfortably, not hold your breath in the ninth. Spencer Schwellenbach: Quietly Effective The sophomore has been calm, collected, and efficient. Schwellenbach doesn’t overpower hitters, but he keeps the ball on the ground and gets quick outs. He’s pitched into the sixth inning multiple times this month and done everything the Braves could ask of a young rotation arm. Despite his strong starts, the offense has provided him with minimal support. In fact, in two of his better outings, the Braves scored one combined run. It’s not a recipe for building confidence in a young arm. Grant Holmes: Better Than the Box Score Don’t be fooled by the record, Holmes has pitched well. In a recent start, he struck out nine over 5.1 innings and 15 over 6.0 Innings showing sharp stuff and a fearless approach. His ERA doesn’t tell the full story because the bullpen has repeatedly let inherited runners score or collapsed right after he exits. Holmes, who has been fighting for a rotation spot all season, has shown he can be trusted to eat innings and miss bats, now he just needs the team to support him like they would a top-3 starter. The Bullpen: A Tire Fire The Braves bullpen has been a mess. Whether it’s late-inning walks, blown saves, or flat-out meltdowns, it’s clear this group is in disarray. Key arms like Raisel Iglesias have lost command. Setup men have failed to hold slim leads. Closers have been unreliable. It feels like no lead is safe once the ball leaves the starter’s hand. In multiple games this month, the bullpen has surrendered multi-run leads in the eighth or ninth, erasing what were shaping up to be signature wins for the rotation. It’s not just demoralizing, it’s unsustainable. The Offense: In a Deep Freeze Even more troubling than the bullpen might be the lineup. In June, the Braves rank near the bottom of the league in runs scored. Outside of Ronald Acuña Jr. no one has seemed to want to win. Slumps from key hitters, a lack of timely hitting, and a shocking drop-off in home run production have left this offense looking toothless. Some nights it’s strikeout after strikeout. Other nights, they string together hits but can’t bring runners home. Either way, it’s the same result: wasted starts and empty innings. The Braves are too talented to be this quiet at the plate, but right now, they are. Final Word The Braves starting rotation has held up its end of the bargain… and then some. They’ve put together quality starts, mowed through lineups, and kept this team in games. But with the offense dragging and the bullpen coughing up leads, their efforts are being flushed down the drain. If the Braves want to stop sliding, it won’t be on the arms of Chris Sale or Spencer Strider, they’ve done more than enough. It’ll be on the bats waking up and the bullpen finally slamming the door shut. Until then, this team is insulting its most valuable asset: the starting rotation. So bottom line: Pull them together Snitker! Previous Next