Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll aim to turn the Tennessee Titans into AFC South contenders

The Titans endured a brutal 2025 campaign, stumbling to a 3–14 finish and landing near the bottom of the league in both scoring offense and scoring defense.Rookie starter Cam Ward showed occasional dynamic flashes under pressure, while Tony Pollard provided steady work out of the backfield with a 1,082-yard rushing season.

In fairness, the NFL didn’t do them many favors, giving them a really tough schedule even after a bad year.Ultimately, the lack of success on both sides of the ball led to the mid-season exit of Brian Callahan.Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh speaks with the media before the Titans rookie camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 1, 2026.

(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)To reset the organization, general manager Mike Borgonzi orchestrated a sweeping offseason overhaul.The headline moves started at the top by hiring former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as head coach and bringing in Brian Daboll to call plays.The problem I have is that neither has really proven successful with rebuilding teams – maybe Daboll more than Saleh.JOSH ALLEN RECALLS HIS ROLE IN BILLS' COACHING SEARCH, DETAILS JOE BRADY’S APPROACH TO NEW ROLEI do like teams that are intentional about upgrading areas.

When you have a lot of areas to upgrade, there are only so many areas you can really make an impact.They signed former New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Daniel Bellinger, added edge rusher John Franklin-Myers and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, and bolstered the secondary with cornerbacks Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott alongside safety Tony Adams.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) walks off the field after the team's loss in an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept.

28, 2025, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J.

Phillip)They also brought in veteran quarterback Mitchell Trubisky as high-end insurance.In the draft, Tennessee made massi...