Music City Audible

Chris Johnson Interview: Derrick Henry's departure, Will Levis expectations, recalling the 2K season, and MORE!

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by legendary Titans running back Chris Johnson for a special interview episode of the Music City Audible podcast! CJ2K gives his thoughts on Derrick Henry's departure (1:30), expectations for quarterback Will Levis entering his second season (5:53), and if the Titans can compete for the AFC South division in 2024 (6:57). Then, CJ looks back on his career with the Titans, ranking the Mt. Rushmore of Titans running backs (8:43), recalling the 2,000-yard ...

Will Levis: Ceiling and Floor for 2024 Season

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to evaluate and debate the ceiling and floor for Will Levis in 2024, and how his performance will dictate the team's success. 0:00 Intro 4:13 Will Levis Floor 22:15 Will Levis Ceiling 36:16 Realistic Expectations 40:01 Outro ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register

Titans Dueling 53-Man Roster Projections (with Mike Herndon)

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by Mike Herndon to project the Titans final 53-man roster. Melo and Mike go position-by-position comparing their separate projections in this Melo vs Mike DUEL! 0:00 Intro 0:57 Quarterbacks 6:09 Running Backs 10:43 Wide Receivers 14:34 Tight Ends 15:15 Offensive Line 21:37 Defensive Line 27:25 EDGE Rusher 29:37 Inside Linebacker 34:18 Cornerback 38:42 Safety 41:11 Specialists 41:45 Whose Roster Wins? 42:24 Final Thoughts 46:28 Outro ------------ Read...

Deep Dive: Dennard Wilson's History & How Good Can Titans Secondary Be in 2024?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back for a deep dive into Titans new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson's coaching history, and to answer the question: How good can the Titans secondary be in 2024? 0:00 Intro 5:58 Dennard Wilson's history 20:00 Titans secondary personnel 25:49 Biggest concerns 34:08 Outro ------------ Read Justin Melo's exclusive interview with rookie WR Jha'Quan Jackson: https://broadwaysportsmedia.com/comfortable-surroundings-leading-to-offseason-growth-for-titans-jha...

What We Learned from Titans Mandatory Minicamp

Justin Graver is back for a solo pod to recap everything we learned about the Titans during mandatory minicamp. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Will Levis 3:29 Titans offense 6:19 Pecking order at RG/RT 10:48 Treylon Burks' role 13:16 Josh Whyle TE1? 17:37 Titans defensive philosophy 20:13 UDFA Buzz 21:46 Caleb Farley's status 22:44 How does Harold Landry look? 25:03 Players who are still rehabbing 27:18 Inside linebacker competition 30:01 Other notes - JC Latham & Will Levis' leadership 36:38 Outro ------...

Titans Players in "Make or Break" Seasons in 2024

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss which Titans players are facing "make or break" seasons in 2024. 0:00 Intro 3:51 WR Treylon Burks 13:43 OL Dillon Radunz 18:52 DE Rashad Weaver 23:41 OT Nicholas Petit-Frere 28:05 QB Malik Willis 32:53 DB Elijah Molden 36:02 TE Chig Okonkwo 39:41 RBs Hassan Haskins & Julius Chestnut 41:24 CB Caleb Farley 45:23 Outro ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonvi...

Roster Questions: Who Will Start at ILB for the Titans in 2024?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to examine the inside linebacker position for the Tennessee Titans and debate who will win the starting job next to free agent acquisition Kenneth Murray Jr. Will it be last year's starter Jack Gibbens? Could it be 2nd-year UDFA Otis Reese IV? Or will the rookie Cedric Gray claim the job? 0:00 Intro 1:49 The ILB Competition 3:34 Kenneth Murray Jr.'s role 8:49 The Case for Jack Gibbens 13:48 The Case for Otis Reese IV 21:00 The Case for Cedric Gray 25:21...

Deep Dive: Bill Callahan's History & How Good Can Titans OL Be in 2024?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back for a deep dive into Bill Callahan's last three stops as an offensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys (2012-14), Washington (2015-19), and the Cleveland Browns (2020-23). How good can the Titans offensive line be in 2024? 0:00 Intro 2:40 Bill Callahan's history 5:33 2012-14 Dallas Cowboys 11:11 2015-19 Washington 15:37 2020-23 Cleveland Browns 23:12 Predicting where Titans OL will rank in 2024 26:29 Outro ------------ The Music City Audible is prese...

The Most Important Position Battles for the Titans Roster

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to debate who will win the two biggest position battles on the Titans roster over the course of this summer: right guard and right tackle. Who's competing for the jobs, and who is the current leader in the clubhouse? 0:00 Intro 1:57 Right Guard 15:07 Right Tackle 29:17 Outro ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://si...

Titans News and Updates: OTAs underway, Rookie Minicamp Takeaways, NFL Schedule Release + MORE!

On a loaded MCA podcast, Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to catch up on Titans news ranging from rookie minicamp takeaways, veteran try-out players at rookie minicamp, a new TE3 signed to the roster, the release of the 2024 NFL Schedule, an announcement about the Titans new stadium, OTAs are officially underway, and finally, Brian Callahan's recent comments about quarterback Will Levis. 0:00 Intro 3:03 Rookie minicamp takeaways 8:31 Veteran try-out players 11:29 TE Nick Vannett 13:54 ...

Titans 2024 Offensive Stat Projections

Justin Graver takes a very in-depth mathematical approach to projecting the Titans 2024 offensive statistics looking at a "conservative" projection, "aggressive" projection, and "realistic" projection. 0:00 Intro & Disclaimers 4:36 Conservative Projection 8:28 Explaining the Conservative Math 12:14 Explaining the Aggressive Math 14:20 Aggressive Projection 19:49 Realistic Projection 24:54 More Explanation Behind the Process 28:50 Outro ------------ Google Spreadsheet with all the data for a...

Titans Updates & Press Conference Takeaways Heading into Rookie Minicamp

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap some Titans updates and press conference takeaways ahead of the team's rookie minicamp running May 10-12. To start, we cover the salary cap impacts of the Tyler Boyd signing (1:35) and whether or not the Titans should look to trade Treylon Burks (4:27). Then, we discuss what we learned from Brian Callahan's press conference (10:23) before reacting to Will Levis (13:21). After that, we react to Bill Callahan's first time addressing Titans media (...

Titans UDFA Class Breakdown: Which Undrafted Free Agents Have the Best Chance to Make the Roster?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to break down the entire Titans 2024 undrafted class: Class Overview (2:10) RB Jabari Small, Tennessee (3:24) OL X’Zauvea Gadlin, Liberty (5:44) TE Steven Stilianos, Iowa (7:48) DB Robert Javier, Towson (10:44) DE Khalid Duke, Kansas State (14:22) RB Dillon Johnson, Washington (16:17) TE David Martin-Robinson, Temple (21:58) K Braden Narveson, NC State (24:38) OG Cole Spencer, Texas Tech (26:32) DB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, Tennessee (29:22) OL Brian...

Titans Draft Class Deep Dive: Profiles & Fits for Every Prospect

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to break down the entire Titans 2024 draft class. We start with an overview of the selections, sharing a few more thoughts on JC Latham and T'Vondre Sweat (1:18), before diving deep into the Day 3 picks: UNC LB Cedric Gray (8:13) Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (16:05) Tulane WR Jha'Quan Jackson (24:53) Miami LB James Williams (37:50) Michigan EDGE Jaylen Harrell (42:58) We close the show discussing how this class can make an impact on the 2024 s...

EMERGENCY REACTION: Titans Draft DT T'Vondre Sweat

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans selecting Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat with the 38th overall pick. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register

Everything we know about Titans LT JC Latham + Best players entering Day 2

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to dissect the Titans selection of Alabama OT JC Latham at pick 7 overall: How Latham can succeed at LT Why the Titans didn't trade back Latham's relationship with OL Coach Bill Callahan The origin of the "Trench King" nickname Plus the best remaining players as we get set for Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sink...

EMERGENCY REACTION: Titans Draft OT JC Latham

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans selecting Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham with the 7th overall pick. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000...

Grading Titans Mock Drafts

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to continue preparing for the NFL Draft, this time by grading YOUR Titans mock drafts. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register

Building a Titans Top-10 Big Board

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to continue preparing for the NFL Draft, this time by building what we believe could be the Titans Top-10 Big Board. 0:00 Intro 1:43 #1 Marvin Harrison Jr. 5:04 #2 Joe Alt 6:36 #3 Malik Nabers 10:28 #4 Rome Odunze 13:03 #5 Olu Fashanu 15:52 #6 Trade back 21:33 #7 JC Latham 22:25 #8 Dallas Turner 25:31 #9 Taliese Fuaga 26:55 #10 Amarius Mims/Tyler Guyton 28:49 Outro ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashvill...

Tracking Titans Top-30 Visits

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to continue preparing for the NFL Draft with a breakdown of all 14 Top-30 visits that have been reported for the Titans as of this recording on Tuesday morning: CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri (5:50) CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville (9:34) DT McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M (13:28) RB MarShawn Lloyd, USC (16:42) WR Roman Wilson, Michigan (21:42) OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame (27:38) RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall (30:05) CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest (31:51) ...

Titans Full 7-Round Mock Draft

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to conduct a FULL seven-round mock draft for the Titans using the PFF Mock Draft Simulator. -- The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register

Titans Mock Draft Multiverse: Projecting Different 1st-Round Scenarios

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to project different first-round draft scenarios for the Titans. Everyone is assuming Notre Dame OT Joe Alt will be the pick if he's on the board (2:55), but what if he isn't? What if Alt, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Malik Nabers are all selected in the top 6? (6:25) What would a trade-down scenario look like? (20:05) And what might the Titans do if Alt and Penn State OT Ola Fashuna were both taken previously while Nabers and Rome Odunze fall to 7? (27:18) ...

EMERGENCY REACTION: Titans Trade for CB L'Jarius Sneed

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans trading for star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. We start by looking at the trade terms and what the Titans gave up (1:50). Then, we ponder if this is the best trio of cornerbacks in Titans' franchise history (9:14) and break down what the Titans are getting in Sneed as a player and leader (12:48). Next, we cover the contract value and how that compares to other top corners in the NFL (18:16) and also answer whether or not we think the ...

Ranking Titans Remaining Needs + How Free Agency Re-Shapes Draft Plans

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to cover the Titans biggest remaining needs over a week into free agency. To start, we break down the Titans current salary cap situation (1:39). Then, we hit the Titans biggest remaining need, left tackle, and discuss some avenues to address the position (4:53) before moving on to inside linebacker (14:54), safety (22:31), cornerback (26:58), and EDGE (31:23). Finally, we wrap up by discussing how free agency signings have re-shaped the Titans draft pla...

EMERGENCY REACTION: Titans Sign Sebastian Joseph-Day + Other FA Updates

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans latest signing, defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day. What does he bring to the defense, and does he fulfill the Titans need at DT (1:13)? We also talk about the Titans missing out on linebacker Jerome Baker (14:20) and defensive end Chase Young (17:49). -- The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.sto...

REACTION: Titans Sign Mason Rudolph + Re-Sign Nick Folk, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Julius Chestnut, Jack Gibbens + Marcus Maye Report

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans latest signings on Wednesday and Thursday, starting with QB Mason Rudolph (1:21). Then, we cover the re-signings of kicker Nick Folk (11:16), wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (14:56), running back Julius Chestnut and linebacker Jack Gibbens (17:45). Next, we discuss the report that Marcus Maye will visit the Titans on Monday (19:55) and look ahead to who else they may be interested in signing (24:43).

EMERGENCY REACTION: Titans Sign Calvin Ridley

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans latest signing, wide receiver Calvin Ridley. We break down the lead up to this news breaking, the fit in the Titans offense, the contract, and what moves may be still to come...

Latest Titans Free Agency Rumors + Titans Sign Saahdiq Charles

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans signing offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles plus the latest Titans' free agency rumors. To start, we run through Charles' fit with the team and his expected role on the offensive line (1:05). Then, we cover the latest free agent rumors relating to the Titans, starting with the reported interest in trading for CB L'Jarius Sneed (10:32). The Titans are hosting LB Jerome Baker on a free agent visit on Thursday (19:43), and Tennessee is ...

EMERGENCY REACTION: Kenneth Murray to Titans

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans latest signing, linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. We break down the fit in the Titans defense, Murray's disappointing career thus far, and the contract value. We also look at other linebacker options still on the market and the Titans reported connection to DT D.J. Reader. Finally, we wrap up the pod reacting to the breaking news that Derrick Henry is signing with the Baltimore Ravens.

EMERGENCY REACTION: Chidobe Awuzie to Titans

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans reportedly signing cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. How does he fit in the Titans defense under Dennard Wilson? And does the solve the cornerback position for the time being? Plus updates on other free agents around the league.

EMERGENCY REACTION: Lloyd Cushenberry to Titans

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans reportedly signing center Lloyd Cushenberry to anchor the middle of the offensive line. How does he impact the Titans offense, and what does this mean going forward with free agency?

EMERGENCY REACTION: Tony Pollard to Titans

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans reportedly signing running back Tony Pollard in the first hour of the legal tampering period of NFL free agency. What does Pollard bring to the Titans, and what does this mean for Tyjae Spears?

Titans full free agency preview

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview free agency for the new-look Titans. To start, we run through all the possible options along the offensive line and the best potential fits for the Titans (5:09). Then we go position by position looking at all the available players at wide receiver (24:43), running back (34:29), tight end (38:37), and backup quarterback (39:51). Next, we flip over to the defensive side of the ball (43:00) and cover the cornerbacks (43:54), interior defensive l...

Which pending free agents should Titans re-sign? (Part 2: Defense)

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the pending free agent class for the Titans on the defensive side of the ball and whether or not the Titans should try to re-sign each player. We start with Azeez Al-Shaair (2:57), followed by Sean Murphy-Bunting (5:57), Terrell Edmunds (8:18), Kristian Fulton (9:44), Trevis Gipson (11:35), Joe Jones (13:11), Marlon Davidson (13:49), Ross Blacklock (14:49), K'Von Wallace (15:38), TK McLendon Jr. (16:44), Jack Gibbens (17:52), and finally finis...

How NFL Combine changes Titans draft plans

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine performances and how those performances might affect the Titans' draft plans. To start, we go deep on the wide receiver class, including impressive results from record-breaking Xavier Worthy, Brian Thomas Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Legette and more (3:24). Then, we yet again debate the merits of taking a wide receiver or offensive tackle with the 7th overall pick (6:56) or trading down to the 11-13 range (13:59). ...

Which pending free agents should Titans re-sign? (Part 1: Offense & Special Teams)

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the pending free agent class for the Titans on the offensive and special teams sides of the ball and whether or not the Titans should try to re-sign each player. We start with Ryan Tannehill (2:54), followed by Aaron Brewer (4:37), Chris Moore (7:03), Chris Hubbard (9:26), Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (12:57), Trevon Wesco (14:31), Corey Levin (16:03), Calvin Throckmorton (17:28), Julius Chestnut (18:08), Morgan Cox (19:57), and finally, Nick Folk (2...

Ran Carthon + Brian Callahan Combine Presser Takeaways

Should Titans re-sign Henry or Autry?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the two biggest pending free agents for the Titans, Derrick Henry and Denico Autry. First, we start by covering the newest additions to the head coaching staff, including Colt Anderson as the Special Teams Coordinator (2:14). Then, we assess the chances of Derrick Henry returning to Nashville next season and what that contract might look like (8:13) before having the same conversation around Denico Autry (27:55).

Titans DREAM Offseason Scenarios

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the "dream scenario" offseason plan for the Titans looking at free agents the Titans could sign to bolster the roster, on both the ideal - if unrealistic - level and more realistic pieces. We start by covering free agent cornerbacks (1:32) before moving to other positions on the defense (8:10). Then, we turn to the biggest pie-in-the-sky dream looking at Tee Higgins (19:13) and other wide receivers (25:36) before covering Derrick Henry (28:57)...

Titans Coaching Staff Updates

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the most recent updates to the Titans coaching staff. To start, we look at the coaches who have been retained from Mike Vrabel's previous staff (1:12) before turning to the newly announced hires, first on the offensive side of the ball (8:47) and then covering the defensive additions (14:46). Finally, we wrap up the show with new assistant head coach Tom Jones (19:41).

Breaking Down Brian Callahan's All-Star Coaching Staff

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the all-star coaching staff Brian Callahan is assembling in Nashville. To start, we cover offensive coordinator Nick Holz and what we can expect him to bring to the Titans (1:29). Then, we look at wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert's background and reputation and the other coaching offers he had around the league (12:16). After that, we dive into offensive line coach Bill Callahan (15:54) before flipping over to the defensive side of the ball w...

Senior Bowl Standouts + Best Fits for Titans (with Zach Lyons)

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by Zach Lyons of Football & Other F Words to recap the stand-out players at the Senior Bowl and who the Titans may target in the draft. To start, we discuss Zach's trip to Mobile (1:21) and the Senior Bowl MVP Spencer Rattler (3:50). Then, we look at the best performers of the week, starting with Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell (4:58) and Michigan WR Roman Wilson (8:42). After that, Zach gives us a few more names to watch at the wide receiver position (14:2...

Brian Callahan First Impressions + OC/DC Candidates

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to Brian Callahan's introductory press conference and various media appearances, as well as assess the Titans top offensive and defensive coordinator candidates. To start, we cover our first impressions of Callahan (1:14) before moving on to updates with the Titans staff (12:28). Then, we analyze the two reported offensive coordinator candidates, Nick Holz (16:57) and Eric Studesville (22:10) in addition to the one defensive coordinator candidat...

Titans hire Brian Callahan (with Joe Goodberry)

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the hiring of Titans new head coach Brian Callahan. To start, we bring on Bengals expert Joe Goodberry to discuss the job Callahan did as the Offensive Coordinator for Cincinnati (3:59). Then, we go into detail on what we know about Callahan's philosophy when it comes to analytics and more (24:50). Finally, we cover potential options for Callahan's staff (36:18).

Breaking down all 9 Titans head coaching candidates

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to break down and place into tiers all 9 candidates the Titans have requested to interview for the vacant head coaching position. We run through each one by one starting with the lowest tier: Aaron Glenn (6:23) and Mike Kafka (13:06). Then the next tier: Dan Quinn (17:12), Brian Johnson (23:12), and Antonio Pierce (28:32). Next, Brian Callahan (30:14), Mike Macdonald (36:48), and Bobby Slowik (44:17), and finally we finish up with our top candidate, Ben ...

EMERGENCY POD: Mike Vrabel FIRED + Top Candidates to Replace Him

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back for an emergency podcast to discuss the firing of head coach Mike Vrabel and potential candidates to replace him as the Titans embark on another head coaching search.

Derrick Henry Farewell + Updated Draft Outlook (Titans-Jaguars Recap)

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap what could be Derrick Henry's last game as a Titan. Will Henry return to Nashville next season? (0:57) Plus an updated look at the 2024 NFL Draft order and outlook for the Titans with the 7th overall pick (16:37).

BONUS POD: The latest Mike Vrabel/Ran Carthon reports and rumors

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to cover the latest reports and rumors swirling around Mike Vrabel's standing with the Titans organization. To start, we recap all the conflicting reports that have surfaced (0:56) before discussing what kind of compensation the Titans could get if they decide to trade Vrabel (18:39).

Titans Roster Breakdown: Where do the Titans need to upgrade? + Path to a Top 4 Pick

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to (briefly) recap the Titans loss to the Texans. We start with some takeaways from this meaningless game with the Titans already out of playoff contention (2:04). Then, we break down the Titans roster position group by position group to assess which areas the Titans NEED to upgrade, where the Titans SHOULD upgrade, and what position groups the Titans can get by without upgrading (7:01). After that, we look at this team's list of pending free agents (34:...

Draft order update + how should Titans attack top of the draft?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans loss to the Seahawks. We start with some takeaways from this meaningless game with the Titans already out of playoff contention (0:56). Then, we look at the updated draft order and how the Titans can continue moving up (11:15). After that, we discuss how the Titans should attack the first round of the 2024 NFL draft (20:38).