Evaluating Brian Callahan as a Play Caller in 2024

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to evaluate Brian Callahan as a play caller for the Titans offense in 2024. First, we put the season into proper context with the state of the Titans 2024 roster (2:11). We then talk through encouraging signs and stats from last season (19:51) before pivoting to causes for concern from the previous year (31:58). 0:00 Intro 2:11 Titans Roster Context 19:51 Signs of Encouragement  31:58 Causes for Concern 38:33 Final Evaluation ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Get tickets to the Sinkers 40th Birthday Jamboree here: https://sinkersbeverages.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9307cd697cc2ce067701dea8e&id=86dc13c89b&e=98efe03fc3 ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to rank the Titans roster by position group, from the weakest unit to the strongest. 0:00 Intro 3:22 Position #10 6:30 Position #9 9:55 Position #8 13:23 Position #7 17:51 Position #6 20:20 Position #5 23:31 Position #4 28:30 Position #3 34:19 Position #2 36:55 Position #1 40:48 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Get tickets to the Sinkers 40th Birthday Jamboree here: https://sinkersbeverages.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9307cd697cc2ce067701dea8e&id=86dc13c89b&e=98efe03fc3 ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss the Titans players and coaches with the most to lose if things don't go according to plan in 2025. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Brian Callahan 10:06 L’Jarius Sneed 15:18 Lloyd Cushenberry 23:08 Tyjae Spears 25:51 Chig Okonkwo  33:52 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Get tickets to the Sinkers 40th Birthday Jamboree here: https://sinkersbeverages.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9307cd697cc2ce067701dea8e&id=86dc13c89b&e=98efe03fc3 ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss the most at-risk veteran players drafted by the Titans who could be cut at the end of training camp. We start with the most obvious names and work our way to spicier possibilities. 0:00 Intro 2:55 Treylon Burks 7:40 Jaelyn Duncan 12:51 Colton Dowell 13:38 Jha’Quan Jackson 16:07 Jaylen Harrell 18:39 Josh Whyle 23:38 Cedric Gray 28:34 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Get tickets to the Sinkers 40th Birthday Jamboree here: https://sinkersbeverages.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9307cd697cc2ce067701dea8e&id=86dc13c89b&e=98efe03fc3 ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss all the ways the Titans will be different in 2025 and why those changes could lead to more wins. But first, we react to the news that Tubi will be airing a docu-series on Cam Ward's journey from zero-star recruit to number one overall draft pick (2:29). Then, we get to the changes, starting with the front office (10:01) and coaching staff (12:36). Then we get to roster turnover (18:19) and take a break for I'll Drink To That presented by Sinkers Beverages (23:04). Finally, we get to the most important part: philosophical changes on both offense (24:55) and defense (31:47). 0:00 Intro 2:29 Cam Ward Documentary Series 6:11 Melo’s Response to Graver’s Theory 10:01 Biggest changes starting with Titans front office 12:36 Changes on the coaching staff 18:19 Biggest non-QB changes to the roster 23:04 I’ll Drink To That 24:55 Changes to offensive philosophy 31:47 Changes to defensive philosophy 47:15 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Get tickets to the Sinkers 40th Birthday Jamboree here: https://sinkersbeverages.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9307cd697cc2ce067701dea8e&id=86dc13c89b&e=98efe03fc3 ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to recap Day 2 of Titans mandatory minicamp! The defense got the better of the offense on Wednesday, but it didn't stop Cam Ward from talking trash and continuing to make highlight reel plays (2:38). Femi Oladejo made his presence felt (20:11), JC Latham is the team's "best lineman" (25:35), and how Xavier Restrepo could make the roster (29:39). 0:00 Titans Mandatory Minicamp Day 2 Recap 2:38 Cam Ward’s day 20:11 Femi Oladejo making an impact 25:35 JC Latham: “Our best lineman” 29:39 Xavier Restrepo playing special teams? 33:23 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to recap Day 1 of Titans mandatory minicamp! Cam Ward was on fire, completing 20 of 21 passes on the day and talking trash with Jeffery Simmons (2:07), plus all the rookies impressed (9:33). L'Jarius Sneed is still not practicing - what's the concern level? (21:47) Should the Titans consider free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt? (28:56) And finally, we cover the participation level of the veterans. 0:00 Titans Mandatory Minicamp Day 1 2:07 Cam Ward’s Stellar Day 9:33 Other Rookies Showing Out 21:47 L’Jarius Sneed Concern Level 28:56 Germaine Pratt An Option? 33:51 Veteran Participation Level 36:11 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to react to the new rookie documentary video produced by the Titans media team, The Titans of Tennessee | Class of 2025. 0:00 Exclusive look at Titans rookie class 2:53 Our one critique 4:17 Dennard Wilson & what it means to be a Titan 6:44 Another side of Brian Callahan 8:13 Jackson Slater 9:23 Draft day phone calls 12:54 Cam Ward’s section 14:51 Shared characteristics of the draft class 18:01 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to catch up on all the latest reports from Titans OTAs, specifically the open portion from Tuesday, June 3rd. We're looking at Cam Ward's progress, him showing up at 5AM, his connection with Calvin Ridley, Cody Barton's leadership, and other notes from practice. 0:00 Intro 1:19 Cam Ward’s Progress at OTAs 10:04 Cam Ward working on protections 13:27 Connection with Calvin Ridley 16:15 I’ll Drink to That: Cody Barton 23:06 More on Ward and Ridley 25:42 Cam Ward Being Aggressive 29:03 Other Notes 34:30 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Easton Freeze to dive into the background and potential impacts of Cam Ward and the Titans adopting the same virtual reality technology used by Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels en route to his Rookie of the Year season. 0:00 Intro 2:56 Easton Freeze joins 4:11 Uncovering the story 9:39 The company behind the simulator 10:19 The benefits of using VR 14:54 How Brian Callahan and Cam Ward discovered the technology 16:56 Using VR for game-planning 20:34 The VR experience 23:25 Potential drawbacks of relying on VR 28:00 Why it matters more for rookies 30:19 Wrap Up ------------ Check out Easton's article referenced in the episode: https://atozsports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans-news/titans-are-following-game-changing-vr-trend-in-order-to-ensure-cam-ward-is-prepped-as-possible-for-his-rookie-season-and-beyond/ ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast