Training Camp Positional Previews: Tight End

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to continue their Titans Training Camp Preview Series with the tight end position, looking at the group as a whole, Chig Okonkwo's expiring contract, the differing roles we anticipate, how quickly we expect Gunnar Helm to contribute, where Josh Whyle fits in, and the final roster projection for this group. 0:00 Intro 1:27 Tight End Position Overview 2:49 Chig Okonkwo 6:25 Tight End Roles 10:12 Gunnar Helm 16:55 Josh Whyle 18:51 Roster Projection 24:14 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 begin a new series as we gear up for 2025 Titans Training Camp, going in depth to preview every position group ahead of the July 22nd report date. We start with the safety position, looking at the position group as a whole, the projected starters, Amani Hooker's expiring contract, Kevin Winston Jr.'s role, what Xavier Woods adds, and the projected roles and roster cuts to come at the end of camp. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Safety Position Overview 4:15 Projected Starters 6:05 Amani Hooker’s Contract Year 12:16 Kevin Winston Jr.’s role 15:37 Xavier Woods 18:18 Roster Projection 21:01 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 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