Why Titans fans could have reasons to hope or mope in 2026

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Something is happening in Nashville as the excitement surrounding the Tennessee Titans builds to a fever pitch. General manager Mike Borgonzi got the ball rolling with a busy start to free agency, followed by the hype of an organizational rebrand and another excellent draft class.

Now, with offseason team activities in the books and minicamp on the horizon, head coach Robert Saleh and his staff are working to put it all together on the field. There is no doubt that the Titans are in a better spot today than they were at the start of the offseason, and Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated believes there are reasons for fans to have hope and potentially mope once the season begins.

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Hope: This is a new day in Tennessee with Robert Saleh taking over as head coach. Saleh also inherits a team with far more talent than last year’s edition after general manager Mike Borgonzi signed defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, slot receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, and corners Cor’Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor, among others. There’s also defensive end Keldric Faulk and receiver Carnell Tate as first-round picks.

Mope: It’s a long climb for the Titans, who won three games last year. And, while the talent is there, what can Cam Ward become? Ward posted the league’s worst EPA as a rookie at -143.2. If he’s not better, nothing else will make a big enough difference.

The Titans will have a chance to improve in 2026, but still have some needs that must be addressed before they can take the next step, especially along the interior of the offensive line. If they can fill some of those in the remainder of the offseason, there is a real chance that the team can fulfill the hope and surprise.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Analyst gives Tennessee Titans fans reasons to hope or mope in 2026

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