Talkin' Titans

What does future hold for Ryan Tannehill, Todd Downing in Tennessee?

Tennessee Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discussed the team's playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Will Derrick Henry be rusty for Tennessee's playoff run?

Tennessee Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss Derrick Henry and the divisional-round game against the Bengals.

Talkin' Titans EP. 147: Who's been Tennessee's best player heading into the playoffs?

Tennessee Titans beat reporter Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes handed out awards for the Titans in the latest episode of their podcast.

Who's been Tennessee's best player heading into the playoffs?

Tennessee Titans beat reporter Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes handed out awards for the Titans in the latest episode of their podcast.

Does Derrick Henry's return lift Tennessee into Super Bowl contention?

Will Tannehill lead Tennessee to AFC South title against former team, Dolphins?

Ryan Tannehill not only has an opportunity to secure an AFC South crown with his Tennessee Titans (10-5) this week, but also has the chance to do so at the expense of his former team, the Miami Dolphins (8-7), who are fighting for a Wild Card spot.  Will Tannehill lead the Titans to victory in Sunday's game (noon CT, CBS)? On the latest episode of Talkin' Titans, beat writer Ben Arthur discussed with guest Daniel Oyefusi, who covers the Dolphins for The Miami Herald. The two also broke d...

Can A.J. Brown save Tennessee's passing game?

Tennessee Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discussed the latest news around the Titans in their latest podcast episode.

OLB Bud Dupree to make return vs. former team, Pittsburgh Steelers?

Beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discussed the latest news around the Tennessee Titans on their weekly podcast.

What does Zach Cunningham addition mean for Tennessee's playoff hopes?

Tennessee Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discussed the addition of Zach Cunningham and the imminent return of Julio Jones in a new podcast episode.

Can Mike Vrabel beat Bill Belichick without Derrick Henry?

Mike Vrabel is 2-0 against Bill Belichick, his former coach.  But without star running back Derrick Henry and a banged-up offense, can Vrabel beat him for a third straight time when the Tennessee Titans (8-3) travel to New England to face the Patriots (7-4) at Gillette Stadium Sunday (noon CT, CBS)? Beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss on the latest episode of Talkin' Titans. They also explain what last week's loss to the struggling Texans showed us about Tenn...

Which players deserve the most credit in Tennessee's hot streak?

In the latest episode of Talkin' Titans, beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes hand out awards for the team 10 weeks into the year.

How does Tennessee crack Saints' defense without Derrick Henry?

Tennessee Titans beat writer Ben Arthur is joined by NOLA.com Saints reporter Amie Just on the latest episode of Talkin' Titans.  

Can Tennessee be elite AFC contender with Derrick Henry out indefinitely?

Tennessee Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss the latest around Derrick Henry and the team in their weekly podcast.

Buying or selling Tennessee as a bona fide Super Bowl contender?

The Tennessee Titans have beaten the Bills and Chiefs in consecutive weeks. They're the hottest team in the AFC, on a three-game winning streak. The Titans' defense, the biggest area of concern the last couple couple years, has shown drastic improvement the last two games, led by the pass rush.  Are the Titans bona fide Super Bowl contenders? Beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss on the latest episode of Talkin' Titans. They also explain what the victory over K...

Should Derrick Henry be in early MVP conversation?

Derrick Henry has a chance to re-write the history books.  After rushing for 2,000 yards last season, the Tennessee Titans star running back is on track do so again in 2021. His 783 rushing yards through six games tops the league by a wide margin. He's on pace for over 2,200 yards, which would set the NFL single-season record. No NFL running back has ever rushed for 2,000 yards in back-to-back seasons, let alone sniffed the mark. Henry could – and also break the threshold, again.  Shou...

Where did Ty Sambrailo's sudden retirement come from?

Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo, who was the team's top reserve up front, was suddenly placed on the Reserve/Retired list Tuesday. The surprising move represented a big blow to the depth of an O-line that's already having injury issues.  Beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss the circumstances of Sambrailo's retirement and what it means on the latest episode of Talkin' Titans. The two also discuss the Titans' performance in Jacksonville, and their ...

Are injuries or pass protection a bigger issue for Tennessee?

The Tennessee Titans have soul searching to do after a stunning overtime loss to the Jets last week, in all phases of the game.  But which of their issues are most concerning?  Beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss in the latest Talkin' Titans episode. Injuries and pass protection are among the issues for the Titans (2-2) as they head to Jacksonville this week to face the Jaguars (0-4). 

These five Titans need to step up their games

Two weeks isn't much of a sample size, but a few players are standing out for what they're not doing. 

What should we be concerned about after Titans' Week 1 loss?

Julio Jones had a lackluster debut with the Titans, but should that really be a concern? What about Taylor Lewan? New offensive coordinator Todd Downing? Or the kicking game? 

Are Ryan Tannehill, Julio Jones going to be in sync for season opener?

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill and Julio Jones have had just a handful of practices together heading into Sunday's season opener. A.J. Brown was in and out of practices all summer. And starting offensive linemen Ben Jones and Nate Davis returned to practice just this week after a stint on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.  Should we be concerned about the Titans' offense Sunday against the Cardinals?  Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss on the la...

What two practices vs. Falcons revealed about Titans

The Tennessee Titans have practiced 16 times since training camp began. Not once has their full, projected starting offense played together.  Is it concerning?

What we think we know after one week of Titans camp

There's been no pads. Star players have been limited. The preseason won't start until later this month. So what conclusions can actually be made about the Tennessee Titans after four days of training camp?

Titans training camp is starting soon, but some roster questions remain

The Tennessee Titans begin training camp this week, but there are still roster questions to be answered. Will a revamped defensive back group hold up, even if the pass rush improves? What about kicker and tight end? The answers may or may not be on the roster, and the preseason should help reveal that. Listen to, rate and subscribe to Talkin' Titans!

What we learned about Tennessee in the offseason; salary cap expert Joel Corry on Julio Jones trade

The Tennessee Titans' offseason program is now in the books.  What did we learn about the team over the last several weeks?  Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes (@Gentry_Estes) discuss their takeaways of the team's offseason following the conclusion of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. Arthur also chats with former NFL agent and salary cap expert Joel Corry (@corryjoel), a Nashville native, who breaks down the short and long-term financial ramifications of the...

What Julio Jones will mean for the Titans

Longtime Atlanta Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses what the addition of Julio Jones will mean for the Titans. 

Have Tennessee Titans' chances of landing Julio Jones improved?

In the latest episode of Talkin' Titans beat writer Ben Arthur and sports columnist Gentry Estes discuss what the lack of momentum for a Jones' deal means, and what it may tell us about the Titans' involvement in the process. 

Should the Tennessee Titans pursue Julio Jones?

It appears likely that the Atlanta Falcons will trade Julio Jones. Should the Tennessee Titans pursue him? The Jones' trade speculation, which has been simmering publicly for weeks, hit a high gear Tuesday when Jones spoke to FS1's "Undisputed." The seven-time Pro Bowl receiver was reached via phone by show co-host and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe, who put Jones on speaker phone live on air, asked the NFL star if he wants to stay in Atlanta and he replied, "I'm out of there...

10 reasons to be optimistic about the Titans

There's lots to like about the Titans next season. Here are 10 of our top reasons. 

What are the big takeaways from Titans' 2021 schedule?

The Titans' 2021 schedule was announced Wednesday, and it's a doozy. Will they be up for the challenge? We break it down game by game. 

Breaking down Titans' draft picks

How did the Titans fare in the 2021 NFL Draft? Did they address their needs? And what to make of the Rashad Weaver situation. 

What will Titans do in NFL Draft

New Titans beat writer Ben Arthur joins the podcast to discuss what could happen at No. 22 in the upcoming draft. Plus, NFL.com's Chase Goodbread offers his thoughts. 

Titans offense falters in playoffs loss to Ravens

The offense has carried the Titans all season, but in the playoffs, when they needed it most, it came up short. 

Titans win AFC South, but do they have enough for playoff run?

The Titans did it with offense again. That might not be enough to cut it in the playoffs. 

Titans defense exposed again

The Titans' defense was bad again. This time the offense couldn't bail the team out. The result was a loss to the Packers and a failed chance to clinch the division. What went wrong? 

Titans on verge of playoffs without much defense

Sure, the Titans can pile up points. But they sure can't stop other teams from doing the same. What's the mean for their playoff projections? 

Easy win should give Titans confidence

Just about everything went right for the Titans in their win against the Jaguars, so the victory wasn't a surprise. How they won, though, should give everyone some comfort and confidence. 

Trying to understand Browns' domination of Titans

The Titans faced the Browns on Sunday and were utterly dominated by Baker Mayfield. The 41-35 score didn't nearly indicate how outplayed the Titans were, especially the secondary.

Titans defense does enough vs. Ravens

The Titans defense has been a question mark for most of this season, but it came up big against the Ravens. When the season is over, might this week be looked at as the turning point? 

Titans offense isn't hiding defense's warts anymore

If the Titans' defense can't turn things around soon, the chances of making a playoff run would seem to be out of the question.

Were Titans that much better or Bears just that bad?

The Titans saw some improvement in Sunday's win against the Bears. The offense finally solved its third-down problems. Some new faces made a big impact. But how much of this improvement is attributable to the Bears ineptitude?  

Is Titans defense fixable?

The Titans' loss to the Bengals made clear the problem is defense. Mike Vrabel says the issue isn't a lack of coordinator. So what is it then? 

Is comeback more encouraging than missed kick is discouraging?

The Titans looked finished. But then came the comeback ... and another Stephen Gostkowski missed field goal. Should Titans be encouraged by what transpired?  

Offense powers Titans to 5-0 start

The Titans beat the Texans with offense resembling a video game. But the defense and kicking game still are struggling. What should we make of this 5-0 team? 

Can Titans repeat dominant Week 5 performance vs. Texans?

The Titans' 42-16 victory over the Bills was their most complete performance of the season. Now with a short week ahead of them, the question is whether they can repeat it against a team facing some adversity of its own.

Steelers — and COVID-19 — provide a huge challenge

Edit: A new version of this episode was recorded Thursday morning because of additional news. Wednesday's recording has been replaced with the latest info. The Titans (3-0) are set to host the Steelers (3-0) in Week 4 in what amounts to their biggest on-field challenge of the season. Off the field, an additional layer of adversity comes in the form of a flurry of positive COVID-19 tests that the Titans have returned. Ahead of what promises to be a fascinating Week 4 game, Titans beat wri...

Early reactions after Titans beat Vikings in Week 3

The Titans beat the Vikings thanks to some kicking heroics by Stephen Gostkowski again. Maybe that's not such welcome news?

How worrisome are defense's shortcomings ahead of Vikings in Week 3?

The biggest concern from the Titans' 33-30 win over the Jaguars: the play of a defense that got shredded by Gardner Minshew and run over by undrafted rookie James Robinson. Also, what's up with the 0-2 Vikings?

Early reactions after Titans beat Jaguars in Week 2

The Titans eked out a 33-30 win over the Jaguars in front of no fans at Nissan Stadium. What have we learned from their two victories so far? 

Should Titans be worried about Jaguars' Week 1 win vs. Colts?

The Titans are 1-0, but so are the Jaguars after their surprising victory over the Colts. Are they for real? And we take one final look at the Stephen Gostkowski debacle in Denver. 

Early reactions after Titans beat Broncos in Week 1

The Titans' 16-14 win over the Broncos on "Monday Night Football" left room for improvement, and we're not just talking about the kicking game.