The Paul Kuharsky Podcast

Ward is just four-for-23 on passes traveling at least 20 yards. We dig into the failed connections, the role of protection, routes and receivers, and what Elic Ayomanor had to say about recognizing the offense's limitations. Also on the Paul Kuharsky Podcast: • The Titans lead the NFL with 18 accepted special teams penalties. Why does John "Bones" Fassel say about the repeat mistakes? • The Jacksonville Jaguars don't pile up sacks, but they stop the run and take the ball away. What makes their defense effective? • Kevin Winston Jr.'s is the man after the Amani Hooker trade. What his coverage and run-defense grades tell us. • Dianna Russini's return and the questions surrounding accountability, sourcing and trust in NFL reporting. Presented by Edley's BBQ and Brown & Brown Realty. Join the conversation with a Super Chat during the live show. Subscribe for independent Tennessee Titans coverage at https://www.paulkuharsky.com/

Cam Ward played his best game but still found one killer error. The Titans defense was overwhelmed by Joe Burrow and his receivers, and that’s what killed the chance at an upset as Tennessee lost 43-36 in OT and fell to 1-7. It was their first game without Jeffery Simmons. They also didn’t have Carnell Tate and lost JC Latham and Peter Skoronski along the way. Now, a bye before they host Jacksonville. Sponsored by Edley’s BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty.

The #Titans shipped out their one elite player for a good haul of picks. But now they have no face, a lack of leadership and a dented pass rush. Where do they go from here? Sponsored by Edley's BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty.

The Titans ran out to a two-TD lead, then jammed enough mistakes into the rest of the game that a missed false start call was enough to kill them in the end. They are 1-6 and on to Cincinnati. Tony Pollard had a great game, but Tennessee’s defense let the Browns run game do even more. Deshaun Watkins picked the Titans apart with short stuff and Kc Concepcion and Harold Fannin got a lot of yards after the catch.Sponsored by Edley’s BBQ.

The Nashville market and the Titans often count on keeping fans and customers comfortable to a degree because they are happy enough with it, and do distances from actual quality. PK looks at that from a football and sports talk radio perspective. Plus we delve into the invisible tight ends with a quick hit from Delanie Walker, the woes of the short passing game and Cam Ward’s impact on everyone else, the Jordan Elliott incident, Alontae Taylor’s response to his benching and signs of process showing up.The Paul Kuharsky Podcast is sponsored by Edley’s BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty. PK has covered the Titans for 31 years and Offers the best independent Titans journalism. He’s not driven by algorithms. Become a member today for just $7.50 a month, less than a fancy beer or cup pf coffee —

The Titans found a win in Indianapolis with three takeaways and two big special teams plays while the offense continued to struggle. They feel like it will be something to build on, even as they still have plenty to fix. It ended a seven-game losing streak and an 11-game losing streak in there AFC South, and crushed the 2-4 Colts. Sponsored by Edley’s BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty.

The Titans are 0-5 and the things they say are foundational to their success aren't showing up.They say game situations are preventing them from running the ball and rushing the passer the way they want. But shouldn't those supposed strengths be helping them avoid the situations that take them away?On this edition of The Paul Kuharsky Podcast:    •    The Titans' circular explanation for why their foundational principles aren't producing results    •    Ridiculous statistics that illustrate just how bad things have gotten    •    Costly defensive additions John Franklin-Myers, Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott aren't delivering    •    Cam Ward on faith and Carnell Tate on producing one week and disappearing the next    •    A father's letter to Amy Adams Strunk about his son wanting to become an Eagles fan    •    Are Titans fans still furious, or are they becoming apathetic?    •    How good would Jeremy Walls have to be to justify hiring him with a discrimination lawsuit pending?    •    Burke Nihill and accountability within the Titans organizationThirty years covering this franchise provides plenty of perspective on how bad things have become.Subscribe for independent Tennessee Titans coverage at PaulKuharsky.com. Sponsored by Edley’s BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty.

The Titans talked about their mantra — “Own the South” — leading into their game against the Texans. Then against another 0-4 team from their division they lost by 23 and looked absolutely horrible. The offensive line that has been reliable let Cam Ward get beat up. They turned the ball over twice again. A defense forced field goals for a bit, then gave up TDs. They own nothing but a terrible record and little promise. Sponsored by Edley’s BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty.

The newest round of front office firing were a final straw for me with regard to Burke Nihill. But Positive PK is likely to give us a different spin on him and the 0-4 Titans. Tennessee won’t likely run well against the Texans, which means this game will be more on Cam Ward. The Cedric Gray mystery, “own the South”, Robert Saleh on the pace of improvement, and all your questions. Sponsored by Edley’s BBQ and Brown and Brown Realty.

The Titans fell to 0-4 with a loss in Baltimore, keyed by two bad turnovers. They did reasonable work slowing Derrick Henry, but got beat by explosive plays on three quick TD drives by the Ravens in the first half. That they see Tyler Huntley instead of Lamar Jackson in the second half didn’t matter. And Declan Doyle’s play calling targeting Zay Flowers against Titans linebackers topped Robert Saleh.