Bleav in Titans
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAfter being a third-round selection of the Tennessee Oilers out of LSU, Denard Walker spent four seasons with the Titans organization. The nine-year NFL vet played defensive back for six different organizations while racking up 13 interceptions in his career. Walker is now joined by John Glennon and David Boclair, who have been covering the Titans for over 20 years. This trio unites to bring you in-depth analysis on the Tennessee Titans each week. Tune in to hear about Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Jeffrey Simmons, and the rest of the Titans squad.
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A Familiar Result Against Cincinnati; A Familiar Face Awaits in Philadelphia
November 29, 2022 02:46 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFollowing last season's playoff defeat, Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was all too familiar. The Bengals have now won three straight against the Titans since Joe Burrow became their quarterback, and their defensive front once again got the best of Tennessee's offensive line. ... Running back Derrick Henry typically gets better and more dominant as a season progresses, but as November ends and December begins, he is trending in the other direction this year. He ran for just 38 yards ...
A Great Offensive Performance; A Bad Decision by the Offensive Coordinator
November 23, 2022 03:33 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17 last Thursday and then watched Sunday while their lead in the AFC South grew with Indianapolis' latest loss. The Titans are now 7-3, which prompted one of the hosts to own up to having underestimated Mike Vrabel's team in a preseason prediction of how the season would go. ... The weekend, however, did include the distraction of offensive coordinator Todd Downing's arrest early Friday morning. Downing was pulled over for speeding and e...
"No Problem" Getting by the Broncos
November 15, 2022 04:41 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJeffery Simmons and Bud Dupree were out with injuries, yet Tennessee's defense produced one of its most dominant pass rush performances in recent memory, one that pressured Denver quarterback Russell Wilson on 40 of the 49 times he dropped back. ... The Titans' wide receivers bounced back from one of their worst performances in recent memory and made significant contributions, particularly Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who delivered Tennessee's longest scoring play of the season (by a wide margin) ...
When a Defeat is Not a Total Loss
November 09, 2022 03:23 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBDavid Boclair, John Glennon and Denard Walker look at the Tennessee Titans' 20-17 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. First, a salute to the defense that was on the field for 91 plays and allowed 499 total yards but limited the Chiefs to just eight points until late in the fourth quarter, when Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone why he is one of the game's best. ... The Titans' wide receivers earned a dubious distinction when they came out of the game with no recep...
One Rookie Quarterback and a Whole Lot of Handoffs
November 02, 2022 02:35 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe Tennessee Titans have found their identity. It's not pretty, but it's effective. They have won five straight games despite an offense that continues to score fewer and fewer points each week. That offense relies increasingly on running back Derrick Henry, who seems to get better as the season progresses. The defense, likewise, continues to get more ferocious and has allowed opponents increasingly fewer points. ... The 17-10 victory over the Houston Texans might not have been a work of ar...
An Anemic Offense Led by an Ailing Quarterback and (ho-hum) Another Win Over the Colts
October 25, 2022 01:28 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe more things change, the more they stay the same for the Tennessee Titans, who have won four in a row overall, five straight against the Indianapolis Colts and once again are clearly the team to beat in the AFC South. ... Quarterback Ryan Tannehill missed one play and was clearly uncomfortable when he returned to action due to an ankle injury. Tannehill has started 49 straight regular season games. Is that streak in jeopardy, and -- if so -- is Malik Willis ready to step in? ... Tannehill...
Better After a Bye/Goodbye to a Titans Great
October 20, 2022 02:27 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe Tennessee Titans are 8-0 under coach Mike Vrabel when they have nine days or more between games, as is the case this week when they finish their season series with the Indianapolis Colts. ... Tennessee and Indianapolis met for the first time in 2022 earlier this month, but -- if last week is any indication -- Colts could be a completely different team in terms of what they do on offense. ... The Titans' offense hoped to get a boost from wide receiver Josh Gordon, who was signed to the pr...
Making A Stand After Getting Pushed Around
October 12, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Titans won on Sunday at Washington but lost a member of their 2022 draft class on Tuesday when the Minnesota Vikings signed safety Theo Jackson to their active roster off Tennessee's practice squad. ... The victory over the Commanders was the latest example of the unwavering competitiveness and belief of Mike Vrabel's team, which is 23-11 in one-score games over the last four-plus seasons. ... Some basic statistics paint an ugly picture of this team, but it is clear that they don't tell ...
First Quarter of the Season has been a Tale of Two Halves
October 04, 2022 01:59 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJohn Glennon, Denard Walker and David Boclair examine the disparity between the Titans' performance and production in the first and second halves, and Walker explains why it needs to be fixed. ... A similar disparity exists in the impression created by the nearly-identical stats of tight ends Austin Hooper (five catches, 48 yards) and rookie Chig Okonkwo (four catches, 49 yards, 1 TD). In the case of Okonkwo, who was a key contributor against the Colts, they feel really positive. Not so for ...
Scenes From a Win: The King Ain't Dead; The Kid Ain't Ready
September 28, 2022 02:29 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDerrick Henry's numbers against the Las Vegas Raiders were not eye-popping. He rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries and caught five passes for 58 yards. Yet anyone who saw the first two games of this season knows this performance looked different, and the two-time rushing champion was clearly a difference-maker in this contest. ... Caleb Farley was benched in favor of newcomer Terrance Mitchell. The move did not go well as Mitchell gave up a number of big plays and after the game coach Mike Vra...
A Beat Down in Buffalo
September 21, 2022 02:48 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFormer Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com writers David Boclair and John Glennon take a close look at cornerback Caleb Farley's struggles in his second career start. But the 2021 first-round draft pick was not the only one who struggled in pass coverage. On offense, Aaron Brewer was one of the big stories during the preseason and training camp, but the undersized, athletic left guard has not measured up to expectations in his first season as a starter. He and the rest o...
A Week 1 Dud
September 13, 2022 01:53 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJohn Glennon and David Boclair of All Titans at SI.com and former Titans cornerback Denard Walker break down the Tennessee Titans' 21-20 loss to the New York Giants to open the 2022 NFL season. This episode includes a look at what went wrong with the run defense, which was one of the league's best in 2021, what the play of running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill said about what is to come for this season and what it means to be 0-1 in a 17-game season. Other topics include ...
A Big Loss Before the Season Starts
September 07, 2022 03:33 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHarold Landry was a Pro Bowl outside linebacker in 2021, and the Tennessee Titans rewarded him with a five-year, $87.5 million contract this offseason. Landry won't play in 2022 because of a knee injury sustained in practice, and coaches will have to look to multiple players to replace his contributions to the defense. Also, franchise officials turned to oft-suspended Josh Gordon and signed him to the practice squad in an attempt to add some speed and a downfield threat to the wide receiver ...
The Roster is Set (For Now), Complete With Some Surprises
August 31, 2022 02:15 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBFormer Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com reporters John Glennon and David Boclair take a close look at the initial 53-man roster. Three undrafted rookies made it. Four players drafted in the last three years did not. The offensive line looks to be a work in progress. The wide receiver group looks like it needs reinforcement. The safeties are a different group than what was expected at the start of camp. How does it all fit together and what does it mean for the 2022 se...
Cuts Coming: Who's Measuring Up – Literally and Figuratively?
August 24, 2022 02:34 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWith one preseason game to go, there is a clear leader between Dillon Radunz and Nicholas Petit-Frere in the contest to be the starter at right tackle. Cornerback Roger McCreary is undersized and has remarkably short arms for his position but has stood tall against Caleb Farley, whose measurables are among his greatest assets. Punter Brett Kern has been on Tennessee's roster longer than any other current player, but there are suddenly clear indications that his days could be numbered. And Ma...
Malik Willis' Preseason Debut Had Something for Everyone
August 17, 2022 02:29 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHosts Denard Walker, David Boclair and John Glennon dig into the Tennessee Titans' 23-10 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. In particular, they look at rookie quarterback Malik Willis, who started but whose evening abruptly ended when coach Mike Vrabel did not like what he saw, first-round pick Treylon Burks, who looked like a different player (not in a good way) than what he had been on the practice field, and running back Julius Chestnut, an undrafted free agent who has been a good fi...
The Preseason Arrives as a Position Battle Heats Up
August 10, 2022 02:28 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBFormer Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com reporter David Boclair look ahead to the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Many starters won't play, but the battle to be the starting right tackle reaches its next stage with no clear leader between Dillon Radunz and Nicholas Petit-Frere. Quarterbacks Logan Woodside and Malik Willis will each see plenty of action, but it is not likely the status of either will change based on those performances. Tennessee has one p...
Training Camp: What A Difference a Year Makes
August 03, 2022 02:45 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTraining camp is in full swing, and through the first week of workouts there is much to like about the 2022 Tennessee Titans and nothing obvious that could send this season off the rails. Former Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com writers David Boclair and John Glennon look at the impact of the season's first practice sessions, including what running back Derrick Henry has done and what quarterback Ryan Tannehill has not. Rookie quarterback Malik Willis remains one of th...
Training Camp is Underway
July 28, 2022 01:40 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBFirst-round draft pick Treylon Burks made plays and took accountability for offseason conditioning issues that forced him out of some workouts and to sit out others. It was a good start to training camp for the wide receiver out of Arkansas and eased concerns about what he can add to the offense this season. ... Quarterback Ryan Tannehill also looked like a new man as compared to the first day of training camp a year ago. ... Jeffery Simmons did not stay at home, did not sit out the day's ac...
An Analytics Guru Said What?
July 20, 2022 02:25 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWriters David Boclair and John Glennon of All Titans at SI.com and former Tennessee Titans cornerback Denard Walker try to make sense of Warren Sharp's ranking of the NFL's Defensive Front Sevens, in which the Titans -- with Jeffery Simmons, Denico Autry, Harold Landry, Bud Dupree and others -- barely cracked the top 20. The trio also looks at which of Tennessee's position groups are the best and which are cause for concern as the start of training camp approaches. Also, the panel pays tribu...
Little Respect in NFL Power Rankings
July 13, 2022 03:29 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJohn Glennon and David Boclair of All Titans at SI.com and former Tennessee Titans cornerback Denard Walker look at why the reigning two-time AFC South champions fall where they do in most NFL offseason power rankings -- and whether or not they belong where they are ranked. Additionally, each of the three picks a game in the 2022 schedule that could make a big difference. The offseason tour of division opponents looks at the Houston Texans and what potentially makes them a threat. Finally, k...
Who Should Get Paid From the Draft Class That Has Paid Big Dividends?
July 06, 2022 02:36 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Tennessee Titans' 2019 draft class was a bonanza led by Jeffery Simmons and A.J. Brown. However, three others, guard Nate Davis (third round), safety Amani Hooker (fourth round) and linebacker David Long (sixth round) are established starters. How should general manager Jon Robinson prioritize those three when it comes to possible contract extensions? Also, how does the depth at wide receiver shape up behind the four who are all but certain to be on the Week 1 roster? John Glennon and Da...
An Unthinkable, Unforgettable Anniversary
June 29, 2022 02:36 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBFormer Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com writers John Glennon and David Boclair remember former Titans quarterback Steve McNair, who was killed on July 4, 2009. Personal recollections include how each heard the news and their initial reactions. Additionally, the trio looks at whether Tennessee's offense once again will feature a tight end as the most prominent target in the passing game, what an injection of speed at wide receiver could mean and what free agent might b...
Big Jeff Wants Big Money
June 22, 2022 01:32 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFormer Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com reporters John Glennon and David Boclair look at Jeffery Simmons' decision to attend, but not participate in on-field workouts as he angles for a contract extension even though he is under the team's control through the 2023 season. Also, after a disappointing finish to 2021, what does a successful 2022 season look like for quarterback Ryan Tannehill? And who are some players who have not gotten attention this offseason but have...
Big Storylines From Minicamp
June 15, 2022 02:14 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHosts John Glennon and David Boclair of All Titans at SI.com and former Tennessee Titans cornerback Denard Walker examine Derrick Henry's prospects for a return to dominance following the first practice of the team's mandatory minicamp. They also look at the likely reason defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons did not take part in the on-field session and the possible factors that have made wide receiver Treylon Burks' asthma such a factor this offseason. Plus, a recent Twitter spat between A.J. ...
A Mystery Solved; A Pressing Question; and A Special Guest
June 08, 2022 02:31 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBFormer Titans linebacker Avery Williamson joins the regular trio of former Titans cornerback Denard Walker and reporters David Boclair and John Glennon of All Titans at SI.com to discuss the revelation that first-round pick Treylon Burks has asthma and how likely it is that franchise officials knew that before the draft. The quartet also looks at the fact that Caleb Farley has all the physical traits needed to be a starting cornerback, but he also has limited experience, a terrible injury hi...
June 2 Means More Money in the Bank
June 03, 2022 01:04 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Tennessee Titans are among the top half of the NFL in terms of salary cap space as of June 1, when the release of wide receiver Julio Jones becomes official. Former Titans cornerback Denard Walker and All Titans at SI.com writers John Glennon and David Boclair discuss what the team should do with that money, look at some notable free agents who are still available and what holes still exist in the roster. Plus, the discussion includes a look at the continuing mystery surrounding rookie w...
Ryan Tannehill Tries to Put Out a Fire
May 25, 2022 15:58 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJohn Glennon and David Boclair of All Titans at SI.com along with former NFL cornerback Denard Walker examine quarterback Ryan Tannehill's attempt to tamp down the controversy that ensued when he said three weeks earlier that he did not think it was his job to mentor rookie quarterback Malik Willis. Other topics in this episode include a discussion of what happens if Tannehill gets hurt this season, a closer look at the status of two of the team's most important wide receivers, and the impac...
Malik Willis Gets to Work, The 2022 Schedule is Out and More
May 18, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBQuarterback Malik Willis, wide receiver Treylon Burks and other Tennessee Titans' drafted picks and undrafted free agents took part in the team's rookie orientation. John Glennon and David Boclair break down what they saw in two practices that were open to the media, and Denard Walker provides his perspective on what it is like to be in the first days of an NFL career. Additionally, the 2022 schedule is out and the trio analyzes what the Titans face with an early bye, an early divisional sho...
Tannehill Looks Backward, Forward and Doesn't Like What He Sees
May 12, 2022 01:35 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBQuarterback Ryan Tannehill's first press conference of the offseason made headlines because of how he dealt with the playoff defeat to Cincinnati in January and how he plans to deal with rookie quarterback Malik Willis. Hosts David Boclair, John Glennon and Denard Walker look at the Titans' increasingly youthful secondary and at one position franchise officials might still want to address in free agency -- perhaps in dramatic fashion. Get all your Titans news daily from Boclair (@BoclairSpor...
Titans -- Bye Bye A.J./2022 Draft Review
May 03, 2022 13:04 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat happened that led the Tennessee Titans to trade Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown? What does Brown's departure mean for quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the offense? Can first-round draft pick Treylon Burks make folks forget Brown and keep the passing game going? What should fans expect from rookie quarterback Malik Willis this season? When is he likely to become the starter? Who else in this draft class has a chance to make an impact this season? Are the Titans better now than they ...
Titans 2022 NFL Draft Preview
April 26, 2022 23:38 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBShould the Tennessee Titans draft a quarterback, or is the combination of starter Ryan Tannehill and backup Logan Woodside sufficient for another season? The Titans have used high picks on offensive linemen in each of the last two drafts? Should they make it three straight? And, if so, who might they take? Who are some under-the-radar prospects who could fit in well with the Titans? What will make this a successful draft for general manager Jon Robinson and the scouting staff? These topi...
Will The Titans Draft A QB?
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe guys talk the QBs headlining the 2022 class and could the Titans look to draft their QB of the future this April?
Titans Cap Casualties and Available WRs
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBDavey and Denard discuss some potential cap casualties for the Titans. Plus who could the team be looking to add at WR through free agency and the draft?
Will the Titans Get a New Stadium?
February 24, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe guys discuss the potential of the Titans getting a new stadium and the impact of Mike Vrabel winning the Coach of the Year Award.
Super Bowl 56 Recap
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe guys break down the key moments of Super Bowl and discuss how the Rams were able to defeat the Bengals.
Titans Making Staff Changes
February 10, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe guys talk about the impact of GM Jon Robinson and HC Mike Vrabel receiving contract extensions plus the Titans hiring of Tim Kelly and Bobby King. And Davey and Denard give their Super Bowl predictions.
Looking For Big Offseason Changes?
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBDavey and Denard discuss the 3 things they each would like to see General Manager Jon Robinson in the Titans accomplish over the course of the offseason.
Who's To Blame?
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDavey and Denard continue to discuss what went wrong for the Titans against the Bengals.
Titans Can't Break Through in Playoffs
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Tennessee Titans 2021 season came to an end this weekend after falling to Cincinnati in the AFC Divisional round. It's a tough one to stomach, but Davey and Denard break it down.
Playoff Edition: Titans Looking to Go 1-0
January 20, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWith kickoff just a few days away, Davey and Denard discuss how the Titans plan to slow down Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense. Plus what can we expect from a healthy Titans offensive attack?
Titans to Host Bengals
January 17, 2022 17:01 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBAfter a crazy wildcard weekend the Titans now know their next opponent. Listen in as Davey recaps a wild wildcard weekend and talks Tennessee and Cincinnati.
Titans Taking It Easy
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWith the Titans having the weekend off, Denard talks about what it is like having a 1st round bye in the playoffs. And the guys take a look at the Wildcard matchups and the open head coaching positions in the NFL.
The AFC Runs Through Nashville
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Tennessee Titans defeat the Houston Texans and clinch the #1 seed in the AFC. Denard and Davey discuss the win and the importance of getting the 1st round bye.
1st Round Bye on the Line
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIf the Titans handle business in Houston, the team will clinch the 1 seed in the AFC and get a 1st round bye. The guys talk about what they expect to see from the Texans and how vital a win is for this team.
Titans Dismantle the Dolphins
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe Tennessee Titans dominated the Miami Dolphins and won the AFC South for the 2nd year in a row! Davey and Denard talk the huge win and the Titans controlling their own destiny for the #1 seed and a 1st round bye.
Titans Can Clinch the AFC South
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBDavey and Denard preview the upcoming matchup against the Miami Dolphins and discuss the Titans' playoff clinching options on the latest Bleav in Titans.
Titans 2nd Half Heroics
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Titans stumbled out of the gate, but came through when it mattered most! Davey and Denard talk the Titans Thursday night win over the 49ers as we gear up for the playoffs!
Hosting The 49ers in Primetime
December 23, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Titans are looking to bounce back their terrible loss to the Steelers. The guys breakdown the contest against a hot San Francisco team for a primetime Thursday night matchup.
Titans Self-Destruct
December 22, 2021 04:10 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDavey and Denard discuss an abysmal 2nd half performance by the Titans in Pittsburgh.