The Tennessee Titans are reeling after a franchise‑worst 3–14 campaign under first‑year head coach Brian Callahan. Finishing last in the AFC South and surrendering 460 points—27th in the league—the team’s struggles have ignited intense scrutiny from fans and analysts as the organization braces to wield the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
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Quarterback Chaos
Since trading veteran Ryan Tannehill in 2023, the Titans have cycled through quarterbacks without finding stability. Second‑year starter Will Levis logged 12 starts but managed just a 2–10 record, tossing 12 interceptions against 13 touchdowns. Backup Mason Rudolph added a 1–4 mark in five starts, leaving Tennessee without a clear leader under center
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. The revolving door at the most important position has been compounded by Levis’s turnover‑prone performances, fueling calls for a new franchise quarterback.
Front Office Shakeups
The Titans have not hesitated to overhaul leadership in response to the downturn. Former head coach Mike Vrabel, who led Tennessee to three playoff berths in six seasons, was dismissed on January 9, 2024, following a disappointing 6–11 finish in 2023
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. Less than a year later, general manager Ran Carthon was relieved of his duties after two seasons—despite securing the coveted top pick—citing the team’s 9–25 record during his tenure
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. Owner Amy Adams Strunk has signaled a full rebuild, entrusting football operations president Chad Brinker to find a GM capable of drafting Tennessee’s next signal‑caller.
Offensive Woes
Tennessee’s offense ranked 27th in points scored (18.3 per game) and 30th in yards per play, highlighting systemic issues beyond quarterback play
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. Analysts have gone further, labeling the wide receiver corps as one of the worst position groups in the NFL—a damning indictment of the talent evaluation and coaching staff
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. Inept execution, a porous offensive line, and special‑teams blunders compounded the Titans’ woes, turning what should have been a rebuild year into a prolonged nightmare.
Fan Backlash
Frustration among the fanbase has reached a fever pitch. After a 1–5 start—including a lopsided loss to the Buffalo Bills—many supporters vented their anger in the team’s weekly mailbag, decrying the lack of effort and accountability on the field
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. A recent SB Nation survey found only 46 percent of Titans fans are confident in the franchise’s direction, reflecting deep skepticism about the current regime’s ability to right the ship
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2025 Draft Looms Large
With the No. 1 pick officially in hand, Tennessee faces its most critical offseason in decades. The front office shakeup underscores the urgency to select a franchise quarterback—names like Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are already in early draft chatter
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. As the Titans prepare for free agency and the scouting combine, every decision will be magnified under the Nashville spotlight. Failure to secure a cornerstone signal‑caller could extend this era of uncertainty well beyond 2025
