**Written by: Tyler McNair**
Brian Callahan was their guy. Just over a year ago, the Titans zeroed in on Callahan as the hiring cycle began. They conducted multiple interviews to be as thorough as possible, but one thing was clear after their very first interview: Brian Callahan was THEIR guy. The coach who would propel the Titans' offense into the 21st century and maximize Will Levis's potential. Fast forward a year, and Will Levis went from being the next Josh Allen to a weekly meme.
The entire Titans organization sold us on Levis. Commercials, endorsements, colognes—I myself saw a guy with a big arm and a passion for the game that quickly drew me in. However, it became clear that, despite his work ethic and big personality, something between the ears didn’t click when it mattered most. In the first month of the season, the Titans were competitive in games—until Levis, well, Levis’d.
So, how much of this past season was on Callahan? The man who worked with Manning, Stafford, and Burrow. The man known as a QB guru. With the new and promising Cam Ward at the helm, Callahan will have the chance to prove Season 1 was a fluke.
**CAM WARD**
One of the biggest issues for the Titans' offense was the lack of pass protection. The pressure rate forced Levis or Rudolph to make quick decisions or attempt out-of-structure plays. Neither worked out. Last season at Miami, Cam Ward thrived under pressure, making play after play with defenders in his face and creating something out of nothing. Is he aggressive like Levis? Absolutely. But he is also methodical and decisive. He knows where to go with the ball and doesn’t panic when the play breaks down—the anti-Levis. If Ward has even an average rookie season, this team will be drastically better.
**IMPROVED O-LINE**
A rookie, a second-year guard in a new system, a center with an ACL injury, a journeyman guard, and a revolving door at tackle (NPF, Dennis Daley, or any number of players). Last year’s starting five left their quarterback running for his life. JC Latham played mostly well for a rookie, and Peter Skoronski showed improvement from Year 1. However, high-priced center Lloyd Cushenberry was lost to an ACL injury, Dillon Radunz was serviceable but played next to one of the worst starting right tackles in football, regardless of who was there. The additions of Dan Moore and Kevin Zeitler upgrade this offensive line. Does it make it top 10? No. But it provides the Titans with a solid front that isn’t consistently part of the offensive problems.
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