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Austin Stanley, Zach Bingham & Buck Reising bring coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Tennessee Volunteers & the rest of the SEC, along with local and national sports topics. Tune in every weekday morning and night at 8am CT and 8pm CT!

  1. 5h ago

    Titans-Bears Joint Practice Could REVEAL a Secret About the 2026 NFL Season

    Can an NFL joint practice help predict how successful a team will be during the regular season? The Tennessee Titans host the Chicago Bears for their third and final joint practice of 2026 on Thursday, and new NFL data gives the practice surprisingly significant stakes. A to Z’s NFL Daily Games: 5 Titans themed daily trivia games: https://atozsports.com/games Follow A to Z on Google! https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Driven by AutoProNashville.com Check out Brick and Mortar HERE: https://linktr.ee/s7i Tischoo Co Men’s Grooming ATOZ10: https://tischooco.com/pages/tischoo-co-a-to-z-sports For More Titans coverage follow us here: https://www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: https://www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsnashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnashville Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze break down research presented by former NFL analytics executive Ryan Paganetti and longtime NFL reporter Nick Underhill on their YouTube show. Paganetti and Underhill studied more than 50 clear NFL joint-practice winners and losers to determine whether those August results carried into the regular season. The Titans have split their first two joint practices. Tennessee struggled during its practice against the San Francisco 49ers in California. Cam Ward and the Titans’ offense endured an inconsistent day, while the 49ers frequently controlled the physical and emotional tone of the session. The Titans produced a much more encouraging performance against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in Nashville. Ward finished strongly, Brian Daboll successfully used tempo to answer Seattle’s defensive pressure and Tennessee’s offensive line created opportunities in the running game. Alontae Taylor and the Titans defense also generated several impact plays, including a pick-six. That leaves Thursday’s joint practice against Chicago as the potential tiebreaker. According to the data presented by Paganetti, if Tennessee defeats the Bears and finishes 2-1 in its joint practices, the Titans would enter a historical group that produced at least eight regular-season victories 68 percent of the time. Would the 2026 Titans fall within that successful 68 percent—or the disappointing 32 percent? Austin and Easton discuss whether joint-practice results can reveal legitimate team quality, how observers should determine which team actually “won” a practice and whether the Titans’ performances against San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago match their regular-season expectations. The quarterback data may be even more interesting. Paganetti’s research found that teams identified as joint-practice winners demoted or replaced their starting quarterback during the season only seven percent of the time. Teams that lost their joint practices made a quarterback demotion 23 percent of the time. Cam Ward is not competing to retain Tennessee’s starting job, but the data could still reveal something about his second season. Does winning a joint practice demonstrate that a quarterback has command of the offense, can answer adversity and has earned the confidence of his coaching staff? Could Ward’s performance against Chicago offer a more useful preview than the Titans’ preseason games? Easton also provides the latest update from Tuesday’s Titans practice, including roster clues, injury developments and what Tennessee is preparing to accomplish against the Bears. Join the LIVE conversation: 🏈 Will the Titans finish joint practices 2-1? 🏈 Would Tennessee fall in the successful 68 percent or the other 32 percent? 🏈 How much should joint-practice results influence season expectations? 🏈 What does the quarterback data mean for Cam Ward? 🏈 What must Tennessee prove against Chicago? 👍 Like the stream 💬 Answer today’s audience questions 🔔 Subscribe for daily Tennessee Titans coverage #TennesseeTitans #Titans #CamWard #TitansBears #TitanUp #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    It's CLEAR that Robert Saleh Feels Completely Different About His Titans Than We ALL Do

    Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh remains calm and confident despite a preseason filled with offensive inconsistency, defensive breakdowns and growing frustration from Titans fans. But should Saleh’s confidence make the fan base feel comfort—or even more frustration? A to Z’s NFL Daily Games: 5 Titans themed daily trivia games: https://atozsports.com/games Follow A to Z on Google! https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Driven by AutoProNashville.com Check out Brick and Mortar HERE: https://linktr.ee/s7i Tischoo Co Men’s Grooming ATOZ10: https://tischooco.com/pages/tischoo-co-a-to-z-sports For More Titans coverage follow us here: https://www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: https://www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsnashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnashville #AtoZSports #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball Austin Stanley and JT Ruhnke examine Saleh’s final three answers from his latest press conference, including his direct message to Titans fans, on today’s LIVE A to Z Sports Nashville morning show. The Titans are 2-0 in the preseason after wins over the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, but the final scores have often presented a more encouraging picture than the performances themselves. Cam Ward and Tennessee’s starting offense have failed to produce a touchdown through two preseason games. Ward showed better accuracy and command against Seattle than he did against San Francisco, but the Titans again struggled to finish possessions and lost another opportunity when Ward was stripped from behind on a scramble. Tennessee’s defensive performance against Seattle created an even larger concern. The Seahawks rested their starters, but Drew Lock completed 12-of-14 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. Seattle scored on its first three possessions and built a 16-3 first-quarter lead, highlighted by a wide-open touchdown to Elijah Arroyo and Jacardia Wright’s 69-yard rushing score. Jeffery Simmons has addressed the defense’s struggles and the need for Tennessee’s players to eliminate explosive plays, communicate more effectively and play with greater consistency. Robert Saleh has also acknowledged the ugly mistakes while maintaining confidence in his players, coaching staff and the progress being made behind the scenes. Does Saleh possess valuable context that fans cannot see? Is his calmness exactly what Tennessee needs from its new head coach? Or should the lack of urgency frustrate a fan base that has watched similar problems linger during recent seasons? Austin and JT debate whether Saleh’s approach should provide comfort or frustration before turning to the Titans’ new visual identity. The Titans will unveil their Nike Rivalries alternate uniform tonight. What should fans expect from the new look, and how will it fit alongside the franchise’s complete 2026 rebrand? Tennessee has already introduced an updated logo, Titans-blue primary home jerseys, white road uniforms and several design elements intended to connect the Oilers era, the Titans’ Tennessee history and Nashville’s identity. After finally watching the redesigned uniforms during a home game, have Titans fans changed their opinion of the rebrand? Join the conversation throughout the LIVE show: 🏈 Does Saleh’s calmness create comfort or frustration? 🏈 Where is your panic meter for the Titans defense? 🏈 What do you expect from the Rivalries uniform? 🏈 Has your opinion of the Titans rebrand changed? #TennesseeTitans #Titans #RobertSaleh #TitansUniforms #TitanUp #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    Titans Have MORE Winners Than Losers vs Seahawks But Don’t Let That Fool You

    The Tennessee Titans are 2-0 in the 2026 NFL preseason after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 19-16—but the final score does not tell the complete story. Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze react to Cam Ward’s performance, Carnell Tate’s quiet preseason and the growing concerns surrounding Robert Saleh’s Titans defense on today’s LIVE A to Z Sports Nashville morning show. A to Z’s NFL Daily Games: 5 Titans themed daily trivia games: https://atozsports.com/games Follow A to Z on Google! https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Driven by AutoProNashville.com Check out Brick and Mortar HERE: https://linktr.ee/s7i Tischoo Co Men’s Grooming ATOZ10: https://tischooco.com/pages/tischoo-co-a-to-z-sports For More Titans coverage follow us here: https://www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: https://www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsnashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnashville #AtoZSports #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball Cam Ward completed 8-of-12 passes for 69 yards over three possessions against Seattle. Ward looked more accurate and comfortable than he did during the Titans’ preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers, but Tennessee’s starting offense still failed to score a touchdown. Ward also lost the football when Seahawks linebacker Chazz Surratt chased him down from behind on a scramble. Was Ward’s performance encouraging, efficient, underwhelming or simply incomplete? Austin and Easton ask Titans fans to describe Cam’s night in ONE WORD before grading the good, the bad and what his performance means entering the final preseason game. Carnell Tate remains one of the biggest Titans storylines. Robert Saleh discussed the rookie wide receiver after Tate went through another preseason game without producing the explosive moments Titans fans saw throughout training camp. Is Tate merely experiencing the normal ups and downs of a rookie, or has his quiet preseason become something worth monitoring? The greatest concern may be Tennessee’s defense. The Seahawks rested their starters, but Drew Lock completed 12-of-14 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. Seattle scored on its first three possessions, including a wide-open 36-yard touchdown to Elijah Arroyo and Jacardia Wright’s 69-yard touchdown run. The Titans also committed 11 penalties for 100 yards, while an illegal-contact penalty erased a Kevin Winston Jr. interception. Robert Saleh described some of Tennessee’s mistakes as “hateful plays,” and the Titans head coach made it clear that the performance was not good enough. Where should the panic meter sit for this defense as the regular season approaches? There were still plenty of legitimate Titans winners. Joey Slye connected on four field goals, including a 55-yarder. Anthony Hill Jr. and Derrick Canteen intercepted Jalen Milroe, while D’Ernest Johnson scored the game-winning touchdown as Tennessee erased a 16-3 deficit. Austin and Easton separate the meaningful positives from the misleading final result with Titans-Seahawks winners, losers and the biggest remaining concerns. #TennesseeTitans #Titans #CamWard #CarnellTate #TitanUp #NFLPreseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 5d ago

    Cam Ward or Titans CBs: Who Needs Seahawks REALITY CHECK More in Joint Practice?

    The Tennessee Titans face their most important training camp test when the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks arrive in Nashville for Friday’s joint practice. Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze debate who needs this opportunity more: Cam Ward or Tennessee’s cornerbacks. A to Z’s NFL Daily Games: 5 Titans themed daily trivia games: https://atozsports.com/games Follow A to Z on Google! https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Driven by AutoProNashville.com Check out Brick and Mortar HERE: https://linktr.ee/s7i Tischoo Co Men’s Grooming ATOZ10: https://tischooco.com/pages/tischoo-co-a-to-z-sports For More Titans coverage follow us here: https://www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: https://www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsnashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnashville #AtoZSports #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball Ward enters the practice under increased scrutiny after an uneven preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers. He has produced several encouraging practices since then, but Seattle provides an opportunity to demonstrate improved accuracy, decision-making and command against an unfamiliar championship defense. The Titans’ cornerbacks may have even more to prove. Tennessee’s secondary has surrendered too many explosive plays during training camp, while uncertainty remains behind Cor’Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor. How the group handles Seattle’s receivers could reveal whether cornerback has replaced the offensive line as the biggest concern on Robert Saleh’s roster. The offensive line belongs directly in the middle of the evaluation. Fernando Carmona is emerging at right guard, JC Latham continues building momentum at right tackle and Brandon Crenshaw-Dixon is being tested as Tennessee’s potential swing tackle. If Ward struggles, Austin and Easton explain how to separate quarterback mistakes from protection failures. Plus, which overlooked Titans player could become the surprise star of the joint practice? Austin and Easton make their picks before heading to the field. Subscribe for daily Titans news, Cam Ward updates, joint-practice observations, roster analysis and preseason coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 6d ago

    Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk on INJURY WATCH Before Titans’ Seahawks Test

    The Tennessee Titans have both of their 2026 first-round picks on injury watch before Friday’s major joint-practice test against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze react to Robert Saleh’s latest updates on Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, Jacob Martin and Mitch Trubisky. Tate missed Wednesday’s practice with tightness that Saleh said was unrelated to the massive collision involving Kevin Winston Jr. on Monday. The rookie receiver avoided a concussion, but his availability remains an important storyline before Tennessee faces one of the NFL’s most talented defenses. A to Z’s NFL Daily Games: 5 Titans themed daily trivia games: https://atozsports.com/games Follow A to Z on Google! https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Driven by AutoProNashville.com Check out Brick and Mortar HERE: https://linktr.ee/s7i Tischoo Co Men’s Grooming ATOZ10: https://tischooco.com/pages/tischoo-co-a-to-z-sports For More Titans coverage follow us here: https://www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: https://www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsnashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnashville #AtoZSports #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball Has Tate also reached a temporary plateau after his explosive start to Titans training camp? The No. 4 overall pick has produced several dominant practices and repeatedly flashed his contested-catch ability, but the physical toll of camp, limited preseason production and missed practice time have interrupted some of his momentum. Austin and Easton discuss whether that represents a normal rookie adjustment or something worth monitoring. Faulk’s situation carries more uncertainty. Tennessee’s other first-round selection left Wednesday’s practice in visible discomfort while favoring his shoulder. Saleh expressed hope that the issue was merely a stinger, but the Titans are continuing to evaluate the young defensive lineman. Austin and Easton explain what they saw on the play and why Faulk needs every available repetition against Seattle’s offensive line. The conversation then shifts to Tennessee’s receivers. Elic Ayomanor explains the importance of consistency as he competes for opportunities in a crowded room. Wan’Dale Robinson continues commanding targets and looks positioned to become one of Brian Daboll’s most frequently used weapons. Robinson has exceeded 140 targets and 90 receptions in each of the last two seasons—but what total would actually shock Titans fans in this offense? Calvin Ridley may be the wild card. Tennessee no longer needs Ridley to function as its unquestioned No. 1 receiver, allowing him to operate as “gravy” behind Tate and Robinson. If Ridley’s strong training-camp performance translates into the regular season, he could become the unexpected multiplier that changes the offense’s ceiling. Subscribe for daily Tennessee Titans news, Cam Ward updates, training camp observations, injury reports, roster analysis and preseason coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Austin Stanley, Zach Bingham & Buck Reising bring coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Tennessee Volunteers & the rest of the SEC, along with local and national sports topics. Tune in every weekday morning and night at 8am CT and 8pm CT!

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