Music City Audible: Recent Episodes
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The Justin and Justin Show. The only dual-Justin Tennessee Titans podcast to ever be recorded, The Music City Audible features longtime partners Justin Melo (@JustinM_NFL) and Justin Graver (@titansfilmroom) talking about their favorite subject: the Titans. Tune in for weekly game previews, extensive NFL draft coverage, interviews with current and former NFL players and coaches, and guest spots with members of the Nashville media and beyond.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans 16-15 Week 1 loss to the Saints. We go through why the Titans lost, starting with Ryan Tannehill's worst game in a Titans uniform (1:40). Next, we cover Tim Kelly's "new" offense and concerning personnel usage (17:10) and Mike Vrabel's questionable decision-making (27:31). Then, we touch on concerns with the secondary (37:43) before spinning to positive takeaways with the overall defensive performance (41:09). We discuss the botched fumble/incomplete pass call (42:32) and finally we look at how the team might evolve going forward (50:01).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the initial cuts and 53-man roster for the Titans. We go position by position, naming the biggest surprises and shocks throughout:
Quarterbacks (2:22)
Running Backs (4:54)
Wide Receivers (8:53)
Tight Ends (12:40)
Offensive Line (15:05)
Defensive Line (19:07)
Outside Linebackers (21:28)
Inside Linebackers (24:28)
Cornerbacks (28:39)
Safeties (31:57)
Specialists (35:15)
And we wrap up the episode comparing our initial projections to the final results (41:56).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the team's performance in Preseason Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings, starting with Malik Willis (1:59). Then we dive into the wide receiver competition (16:05), both the starting and backup offensive linemen (25:09), the tight ends - particularly Thomas Odukoya (42:55), and Tyjae Spears and Julius Chestnut (48:20). Next, we flip to the defensive side of the ball, starting with Teair Tart's dominance (52:32), the rest of the defensive line and pass rush (54:57), the inside linebacker competition (57:00), and some defensive back stand-outs (1:00:05). Finally, we close with the kicker competition (1:04:10) and some news for this week (1:06:44).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to look ahead to the Titans-Vikings joint practices in Minnesota this week ahead of the Preseason Week 2 matchup. We look at names and matchups to watch, including Justin Jefferson vs Kristian Fulton (00:38), the starting offensive line against the Vikings defensive front (1:55), the Titans receivers against an inexperienced Vikings secondary (5:16), the Titans defensive front against the Vikings offensive line (9:01), and the Titans backup QB competition between Malik Willis and Will Levis (13:32).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans Preseason Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears by rounding up the winners and losers from the game, starting with the backup QB competition between Malik Willis (2:33) and Will Levis (8:11). We hit on Eric Garror (16:34), Tyjae Spears (18:16) the starting offensive line (20:25), the backup offensive line (24:23), the receiver competition (27:48), safety depth (31:23), Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (33:12), Josh Whyle (35:11), Monty Rice (35:43), Julius Chestnut (38:00), Hassan Haskins (39:03), the kicking competition (41:04), and Tre Avery (44:07).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the latest Titans training camp updates, including the release of Jamarco Jones (2:04), the addition of Justin Murray (6:38), the concern level with the defense continually dominating the offense in team periods and not converting field goals (7:10), high level play from the secondary (20:38), Will Levis stacking days (26:56), and Terrell Williams serving as the Titans head coach in the first preseason game (33:53).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to assign Stock Up and Stock Down labels for a number of Titans players thus far through training camp:
Will Levis (1:46)
Starting offensive line (5:27)
Jayden Peevy (11:38)
John Ojukwu (14:30)
Monty Rice and Jack Gibbens (17:54)
Kristian Fulton (20:08)
Arden Key (22:44)
Reggie Roberson Jr., Tre'Shaun Harrison, and Racey McMath (24:47)
Alize Mack (29:28)
The Colts (31:29)
Justin Melo and Justin Graver react to a slew of Titans Training Camp news, signings and updates, starting with the Chris Hubbard signing (2:47) and comparing him to George Fant. Then, we discuss DeAndre Hopkins' contract details, which finally came out (10:30). After that, we cover more new additions to the Titans roster: a reunion with safety A.J. Moore and a new center Jimmy Murray (17:03). Finally, we cover the latest on the competitions at kick and punt returner (23:38). On tomorrow's episode, we'll assign Stock Up or Stock Down labels thus far through Training Camp.
Mike Herndon joins Justin Graver to react to the Oilers throwback uniform reveal (2:21), discuss Kevin Byard agreeing to a pay cut (7:19), examine how DeAndre Hopkins fits in the Titans offense (11:06), cover the free agent offensive tackle visits (25:16), and share our biggest training camp questions (30:04).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to break down DeAndre Hopkins contract (1:52) and discuss how Tim Kelly's offense will be different from Todd Downing's (25:21).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver react with this quick emergency pod to the news that DeAndre Hopkins will sign with the Tennessee Titans.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the X-Factors and breakout candidates for the Titans on the offensive side of the ball. This episode, we dive into the X-Factors and breakout candidates on the Titans offense (2:38), including Treylon Burks (2:58), Chig Okonkwo (7:15), and multiple offensive linemen (9:26), as well as Tyjae Spears (12:45) and Kyle Philips (14:43).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the X-Factors and breakout candidates for the Titans on the defensive side of the ball. This episode, we start with the news concerning Nicholas Petit-Frere (1:29) and Hassan Haskins (12:28) before diving into X-Factors on the Titans defense (15:44). Then, we move into breakout candidates for the 2023 season on that side of the ball (24:43) before welcoming Sam Okuayinonu onto the pod to discuss his 2nd-year outlook, how he's spent the offseason, and his goals for the upcoming year (35:25).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to go through the Titans roster and project the depth chart for the 2023 season. This episode, we start with the quarterbacks (4:28), followed by the running backs (7:49), wide receivers (10:19), tight ends (14:54), and offensive line (17:45). Then we go through the starting offense (22:03) before switching to the defensive side, covering the defensive line (22:59), linebackers (27:07), and the secondary (31:07).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the AFC South division for the 2023 season. This episode, we start with the outlook for the reigning division champs, the Jacksonville Jaguars (1:30). Then we get into how the Titans might perform this season (7:51) before moving on to the Indianapolis Colts (14:52). Next we cover the Houston Texans (22:34) before giving our final predictions for the division this season (32:46).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss DeAndre Hopkins' visit to Nashville and review mandatory minicamp with Titans senior writer Jim Wyatt. This episode, we start with the news about DeAndre Hopkins visiting the Titans in Nashville on Sunday and Monday, getting into the realistic chances he signs with Tennessee, how to make the money work, and the impact Hopkins would have on the Titans' ceiling in the 2023 season. Then, Jim Wyatt joins the show to review the top takeaways from Titans mandatory minicamp.
Week 13 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, and the full version of the show is available exclusively to Broadway Insiders!Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:FILM ROOM- Mike takes us through some of the most interesting bits of film from Titans-Bengals in Week 12, keying in on standout cornerback Tre Avery and how the Titans allowed Joe Burrow to hurt them with his legs EAGLES PREVIEW- The Titans play a big game on the road this week, traveling to Philly for a heavyweight matchup MONEY MAKER MIKE- Mike gives us his 5 favorite NFL bets of the week! MIKE DROP- Mike leaves us with his hottest take of the week!WANT TO WATCH THE FREE PORTION OF THIS EPISODE? CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/9IhapIyZDSsTo watch or listen to the full episode, become a Broadway Insider today! Click the link below and use code INSIDER to get your first month of $0.99!Become a Broadway Insider - Broadway Sports Media
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 13 game in Philadelphia To start this episode, we bring on our guest Fran Duffy break down this matchup with the NFL’s best team, the Eagles. After that, we hit our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Then, we give our own thoughts and predictions for this game, including what the Titans must do in order to secure a win. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. This episode, we start with the most frustrating elements of the loss, including the Titans inability to adjust to the Bengals defensive front and the decision to kick a field goal on 4th and 5 with 6:07 remaining. Then we hit our Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. We finish the episode wrapping up our game recap with some positive takeaways and looking at the current AFC playoff picture. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 11 game at home against the Cincinnati Bengals! To start this episode, we bring on our guest Joe Goodberry to break down this game. After that, we hit our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Then, we give our own thoughts and predictions for this big AFC showdown and potential revenge game for the Titans. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans big win in Lambeau Field over the Green Bay Packers. This episode, we start with how the Titans found so much success on offense and in particular the passing game, analyzing Treylon Burks break-out game and Ryan Tannehill’s best performance of the season. Then we cover the disappointing news about Todd Downing before we hit our Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. We finish the episode on the defensive side of the ball and briefly look ahead to the rest of this season. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans home win over the Denver Broncos and preview the Thursday night matchup with the Green Bay Packers. This episode, we cover how the Titans defeated the Broncos despite missing a number of starters on defense. Then, we look at what must go right for the Titans to pick up another win on a short week in Green Bay, and close with our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Finally, we play an exclusive clip from Melo's interview with Deebo Samuel on using the run to set up the pass. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 10 game at home against the Denver Broncos. To start this episode, we bring on our guest Benjamin Allbright to break down this matchup with the Broncos. After that, we hit our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Then, we give our own thoughts and predictions for a potential Titans bounce-back game. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans heartbreaking loss on Sunday Night Football to the Chiefs. This episode, we talk about what went wrong for the Titans before we hit our Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. We finish the episode discussing some reasons for optimism going forward and the state of the AFC South. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Week 9 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, and the full version of the show is available exclusively to Broadway Insiders!
Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:
FILM ROOM- Mike takes us through his favorite clips from the Tennessee-Houston game on all-22, highlighting the play of Derrick Henry, Jeffrey Simmons, Kristian Fulton, and the interior offensive line (0:00)
TRADE DEADLINE POSTMORTEM- The Titans didn't make any moves at the deadline this week, and Mike and Easton understand why (51:48)
CHIEFS PREVIEW- The Titans have a huge opportunity on Sunday Night Football this week, and Mike explains what kind of chance he thinks they have in Arrowhead (1:13:34)
MIDPOINT AFC RANKINGS- Mike lays out why he thinks Tennessee is arguably the 3rd best team in the AFC (1:27:00)
MONEY MAKER MIKE- Mike gives us his 5 favorite NFL bets of the week! (1:41:20)
MIKE DROP- Mike leaves us with his hottest take of the week! (1:46:01)
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 9 primetime game at Arrowhead. To start this episode, we bring on our guest Kent Swanson to break down this matchup with the Chiefs. After that, we hit our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Then, we give our own thoughts and predictions for this huge AFC showdown. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans fifth consecutive victory over the division-rival Texans! This episode, we break down Malik Willis’ first career start before we hit our Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. We finish the episode discussing Derrick Henry’s historic rushing performance and the Titans’ dominant defensive effort. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 8 game on the road in Houston. To start this episode, we catch up on some Titans roster moves and injury updates from Wednesday’s practice. After that, we hit our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Then, we’re joined by Jordan Pun to preview the Titans-Texans game. After that, Melo speaks with Kevin Byard about preparing for the next opponent, and we close the show with our final score predictions.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans fifth consecutive victory over the division-rival Colts! This episode, we recap our favorite moments from the Titans big win over Indianapolis. Then, we hit our Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy before finishing the episode with major storylines from the game, including Ryan Tannehill’s injury status. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Week 7 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, and the full version of the show is available exclusively to Broadway Insiders! Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:
NEW STADIUM- Recapping all the new information from the week regarding the proposal for a new Titans stadium and giving our take on what we know so far
CONTENDERS OR PRETENDERS?- Mike lays out his thoughts on how the NFL season is a long one, and the best teams at the beginning are rarely the best teams in the end...
COLTS PREVIEW- discussing the final matchup of this divisional rivalry
MONEY MAKER MIKE- Mike gives us his 5 favorite NFL bets of the week!
MIKE DROP- Mike leaves us with his hottest take of the week!
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 7 game at home against Indianapolis. To start this episode, we catch up on some Titans roster moves and discuss the announcement about the new stadium. After that, we hit our Wurst Matchup of the Week presented by The Pharmacy. Then, we’re joined by Stephen Holder, Colts reporter for ESPN, to preview the Titans-Colts rematch, and we close the show with our own thoughts on the game. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Week 6 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, and the full version of the show is available exclusively to Broadway Insiders!
Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:
FILM ROOM- We dig into the tape from Week 5, investigating the offensive line issues, discussing what the team needs to do with Caleb Farley, and heap some praise (and a little bit of criticism) on Todd Downing's playcalling
BYE WEEK FIXES- We break down all the issues the Titans will be addressing over their bye and discuss which we think are fixable, such as the offensive line, pass rush from the EDGE position, lack of explosive pass catchers, and coverage issues
MONEY MAKER MIKE- Mike gives us his 5 favorite NFL bets of the week!
MIKE DROP- Mike leaves us with his hottest take of the week!
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans road win over the Commanders! This episode, we start with a discussion of the defensive performance as they forced the crucial game-winning turnover in the final seconds. Then, we hit our Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy before turning our attention to the offense. Will the Titans make a change at left tackle? We discuss… The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Welcome to The Best of Broadway, a weekly bonus podcast from the Broadway Sports Media Podcast Network!
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Each and every Saturday, you can find this "Best of" show on any of our flagship podcast feeds! It's the very finest content our network had to offer from the week, all boiled down into a single recap show!
Zach Lyons and Mike Herdon lay down the law on Mike Vrabel, Titans fans in their feels, and expectations on Football and Other F Words (1:37)
Easton Freeze has James Foster of AtoZ Film Room stop by on The Hot Read Podcast to discuss the Titans tape from Indianapolis as well as who on the Commanders should scare you (16:20)
Justin Melo and Justin Graver have Titans' defensive tackle Teair Tart join The Music City Audible to talk about his development as a player and his big interception against the Colts (30:23)
Week 5 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, and the full version of the show is available exclusively to Broadway Insiders!
Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:
FILM ROOM- We dig into the tape from Week 4, investigating the 2nd half-offensive woes, identifying the keys to success from the dominant first half, and putting the spotlight on select players
COMMANDERS PREVIEW- It's the most boring matchup on the Titans' schedule, making it one of the scariest for fans. Why is this matchup so cut-and-dry, and what a win would mean for Tennessee heading into their Week 6 bye
MONEY MAKER MIKE- Mike gives us his 5 favorite NFL bets of the week!
MIKE DROP- Mike leaves us with his hottest take of the week!
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 5 game on the road against the Commanders. To start this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Fowler, host of the Commanding the Huddle podcast for the Draft Network, to learn from the other side what we should be expecting from Washington in this game as they enter the matchup on a 3-game losing streak. Then, we discuss our own expectations for Sunday’s match and why the Titans should be able to cruise to a victory. Finally, Teair Tart joins the show to talk us through his incredible interception from last week and how he’s grown as a pass rusher in his third season. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans division victory over the Colts! This episode, we start with a discussion of the tale of two halves for the Titans offense before getting into Derrick Henry’s big day and concerns with the Titans pass-catchers after Treylon Burks’ injury. This week’s Beef of the Week presented by The Pharmacy centers on Todd Downing vs Tim Kelly. Then, we dive into the defensive performance that forced 3 turnovers and held Jonathan Taylor to 42 yards on 20 carries with a handful of starters missing this game. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Welcome to The Best of Broadway, a brand-new weekly bonus podcast from the Broadway Sports Media Podcast Network! Did you miss a show during the week? Just want a pregame review of everything you need to know going in? Each and every Saturday, you can find this "Best of" show on any of our flagship podcast feeds! It's the very finest content our network had to offer from the week, all boiled down into a single recap show! On today's episode:
Zach Lyons and Mike Herdon evaluate where Caleb Farley and Chig Okonkwo are so far this season on Football and Other F Words (2:15)
Easton Freeze has James Foster of AtoZ Film Room stop by on The Hot Read Podcast to discuss how the Titans and Colts looked on tape in Week 3 (15:26)
Justin Melo and Justin Graver have Zach Hicks of the Locked On Colts podcast join The Music City Audible to talk Titans at Colts ahead of their Week 4 matchup (38:25)
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 4 game on the road against the Colts. To start this episode, we’re joined by Zach Hicks of the Locked On Colts podcast to learn from the other side what we should be expecting from the Colts in this game fresh off a win over Kansas City. Then, we discuss our own expectations for Sunday’s match, what the Titans need to accomplish to pull off the win, and finish the show with a score prediction.
Week 4 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, and the full version of the show is available exclusively to Broadway Insiders! Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:
FILM ROOM- We dig into the tape from Week 3, breaking down all that went right and wrong for the Titans from an X's and O's point of view COLTS PREVIEW- How the Titans and Colts are so similar, their key differences, evaluating the Colts' Week 3 win over the Chiefs, and discussing Jim Irsay's obsession with beating Tennessee MONEY MAKER MIKE- Mike gives us his 5 favorite bets of the week from the NFL slate of games MIKE DROP- Mike leaves us with his hottest take of the week!
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans last-minute victory over the Las Vegas Raiders! This episode, we start with a roster move before discussing our top takeaways from a game of two halves in which the Titans prevailed over the winless Raiders. We cover the offense’s two-faced performance with positives and negatives before getting into our concerns on the defensive side of the ball. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Week 3 of the Mike Herndon Show is here! Mike and Easton tackle a wide variety of Titans topics:
How have bad drafts and poor personnel decisions resulted in the flawed team we've seen through 2 games?
Mike thinks this coaching staff deserves more patience than we're giving them (especially the offensive staff...)
Are we overreacting? If Bullock hits a stupid 47-yard field goal, do things feel completely different today?
Where does this team go from here, both in 2022 and beyond?
Mike has some Saturday thoughts in the College Football Corner segment
Mike lays out his hottest take to wrap up the show in the Mike Drop segment
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Week 3 game at home against the Las Vegas Raiders. To start this episode, we’re joined by Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire and PFF to learn from the other side what we should be expecting from Las Vegas in this game. Then, we discuss our own expectations for Sunday’s match, what adjustments the Titans might look to make from last week, and finish off with a score prediction. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans embarrassing 41-7 loss to the Bills on Monday Night Football. This episode, we discuss key inflection points in the game, have some fun overreacting to the first two weeks, and try to find reasons for optimism moving forward. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Week 2 of the Mike Herndon Show is here, available exclusively to Broadway Insiders! Mike and Easton dive into the Titans' playcalling issues, who is to blame on the coaching staff, how the Titans can upset the Bills, play a game of "Buy, Sell or Hold" with Week 1 takes, and Mike gives his "Mike Drop" hot take of the week! To listen to the full episode, become a Broadway Insider today! click the link below and use code INSIDER to get your first month of $0.99! Become a Broadway Insider - Broadway Sports Media
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans Monday night tilt in Buffalo taking on the Super Bowl-favorite Bills! To start this episode, we’re joined by Joe Marino of the Draft Network and host of the Locked On Bills podcast to learn from the other side what we should be expecting from Buffalo in this game. Then, we discuss our own expectations for Monday night’s match, what the Titans need to do to secure a victory, and we finish off with a score prediction. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the Titans crushing loss to the New York Giants. This episode, we go through our top takeaways from the game, discussing what went well, what went horribly wrong, and our concern level going forward. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.
The Mike Herndon Show is finally here, available exclusively to Broadway Insiders! Mike and Easton dive into the loss of Harold Landry, preview Titans vs. Giants, answer some mailbag questions, and Mike gives his "Mike Drop" hot take of the week! To listen to the full episode, become a Broadway Insider today! click the link below and use code INSIDER to get your first month of $0.99! Become a Broadway Insider - Broadway Sports Media
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans first game of the season at home against the New York Giants! To start this episode, we’re joined by Patricia Traina of GiantsCountry.com and host of the Locked on Giants podcast to learn about this new-look Giants team with head coach Brian Daboll, Daniel Jones in a make-or-break year, Saquon Barkley’s bounce-back potential, and a defense lacking in depth. Then, we discuss our expectations for this game, what we’re hoping to see most, and finish off with a score prediction.
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to Harold Landry’s season-ending injury, the addition of Josh Gordon, Derrick Henry’s pay raise, and a new Titans practice squad. This episode, we start by covering the impacts of Harold Landry’s devastating injury, including how the Titans might adapt their scheme to adjust and who could step up to fill Landry’s role and production. Then, we explore the details behind Derrick Henry’s restructured contract and what the Titans might do with a little extra cap space. Finally, we assess the first iteration of the Titans practice squad, discussing our expectations for veteran receiver Josh Gordon.
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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans initial 53-man roster! This episode, we go top to bottom through the entire 53-man roster, discussing the obvious names, the surprising cuts, and noteworthy players who made the team, covering roles and what could happen with the practice squad and waiver claims over the next few days. The initial 53-man roster as of Tuesday evening: QB (2) – Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis RB (5) – Derrick Henry, Dontrell Hilliard, Hassan Haskins, Julius Chestnut, Tory Carter WR (5) – Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Treylon Burks, Racey McMath, Kyle Philips TE (3) – Austin Hooper, Geoff Swaim, Chig Okonkwo OL (9) – Ben Jones, Corey Levin, Aaron Brewer, Nate Davis, Jamarco Jones, Taylor Lewan, Nicholas Petit-Frere, Dillon Radunz, Dennis Daley DL (7) – Jeffery Simmons, Denico Autry, Teair Tart, Naquan Jones, DeMarcus Walker, Kevin Strong, Da’Shawn Hand OLBs (4) – Bud Dupree, Harold Landry III, Rashad Weaver, Ola Adeniyi ILB (4) – Zach Cunningham, David Long Jr., Dylan Cole, Chance Campbell DBs (6) – Kristian Fulton, Caleb Farley, Roger McCreary, Kevin Byard, Amani Hooker, Elijah Molden, Ugo Amadi, Tre Avery, Lonnie Johnson Jr., Joshua Kalu, A.J. Moore Jr. Specialists (3) – Randy Bullock (K), Ryan Stonehouse (P), Morgan Cox (LS)
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the Titans’ week of joint practices and second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This episode, we start by recapping a number of roster moves as the Titans trimmed from 90 players down to 85 while also adding a couple new guys. Then, we talk about joint practices with the Bucs last week and what stood out from all the practice reports. After that, we dive into what we learned from preseason Week 2, including updates on the right tackle battle, the lead punt returner right now, what Caleb Farley’s performance means, Malik Willis’ continued development, Rashad Weaver’s playmaking ability, and the competition for the punter job.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the Titans' performance against the Baltimore Ravens in a 23-10 preseason loss and where things stand with ongoing roster battles. This episode, we start with a review of Malik Willis and talk about his chances of wrestling the backup QB job away from Logan Woodside. Then, we talk about the wide receivers and who has the best chance to make the roster. Next, we cover the roster battles at right tackle, left guard, and cornerback, which seem to be mostly wrapped up. After that, we look at under-the-radar competitions at RB3 and backup outside linebacker. Finally, we discuss the underrated factor that may determine who wins the punter job between UDFA rookie Ryan Stonehouse and veteran Brett Kern.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap another week of Titans training camp and look ahead to the team’s first preseason action. This episode, we start with the buzz Racey McMath has been getting as a playmaker at wide receiver. We also cover the surprisingly interesting position battle at right tackle between Dillon Radunz and rookie Nicholas Petit-Frere. Then we discuss the impact of Elijah Molden’s mysterious injury, the competition for the punter job between the veteran Brett Kern and UDFA Ryan Stonehouse, and the underrated injuries to the backup inside linebackers. After that, we talk about the players we’re most excited to see in the preseason debut against Baltimore, headlined by Malik Willis. Other guys we talk about include Chance Campbell, Roger McCreary, Rashad Weaver, Caleb Farley, Treylon Burks, Hassan Haskins, Chig Okonkwo, Kyle Philips vs Mason Kinsey, the defensive line depth, and Dez Fitzpatrick vs Josh Malone.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to talk about Titans training camp after one week of action, including the first padded practice on Monday. This episode, we cover minor injury notes with Elijah Molden and Tommy Hudson before diving into the top performers of camp so far. We discuss the rookie class, especially Treylon Burks and Roger McCreary, and talk about how concerned we are with Malik Willis's struggles. Then, we get into how Caleb Farley and Robert Woods have performed coming off major knee surgeries before wrapping up with the most competitive position battles.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to talk about Titans training camp as veterans are set to report today. This episode, we cover the list of players who ended up on the PUP list, and most importantly, three guys who avoided the list in Caleb Farley, Robert Woods, and Aaron Brewer. We dig into Dianna Russini’s recent comments about Treylon Burks’ weight and conditioning, and look at some recent Titans’ roster moves and rookie contract signings that happened before training camp is underway.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to talk about the Titans odds to win the AFC South and name their top breakout candidates for 2022. This episode, we start by discussing the apparent national media bias against the Titans after the front 7 was ranked 20th overall by sharpfootballanalysis.com. Then we get into sportsbook odds for the Titans and Colts to win the division as well as projected win totals. After that, we cover Tennessee’s most likely breakout players for the upcoming season.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to talk about the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the 2022 Tennessee Titans. This episode, we attempt to find the ceiling for the team assuming all goes exceedingly well, and in addition, we talk about the path that would lead to the team’s floor if all goes wrong. We start on the offensive side of the ball before moving to the defense. Finally, we sum it all up with our season record predictions and expectations.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by Titans Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt to give his thoughts on the state of the Titans and preview training camp a few weeks out! This episode, we ask Jim for his thoughts on the Titans overall team outlook, the position battle at left guard, the latest on Dillon Radunz’s mission to win the right tackle job, how Caleb Farley has performed so far this offseason, the depth on the defensive line, and whether or not Jim thinks the team will keep three quarterbacks for the first time in the Mike Vrabel era. Finally, we ask Jim to compare his experiences covering the team as a beat writer for the Tennessean to his current role as the team’s senior writer.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by special guest Mike Herndon to break down the Titans roster and discuss which players have the best shot to make the final 53. This episode, we go position by position, covering how many players the Titans are likely to keep at each spot and who those guys might be. We talk through the idea of keeping three quarterbacks instead of two, how many running backs have a legitimate chance, the lack of depth on the offensive line, and the more certain nature of the tight end group. On the other side of the ball, we dive into the depth in the secondary, the stout linebacker position, and the flexibility along the defensive line. Finally, Mike and Graver geek out about Arch Manning committing to the University of Texas.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap the highlights and headlines from Titans mandatory minicamp. This episode, we break things up into three categories: the good, the bad and the ugly. The good? Titans rookie tight end Chig Okonkwo continues to flash, making plays all over the field. We have some encouraging signs for Nate Davis’ hopeful bounce-back season in 2022. Plus, the competition at wide receiver is really heating up. The bad? Jeffery Simmons did not participate in any on-field work during Titans minicamp amidst speculation that he is negotiating a new contract. And the ugly? Treylon Burks continues to miss practices with unknown issues that may or may not relate to his asthmatic condition.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the Titans upcoming mandatory minicamp practices, which begin Tuesday, June 14. This episode, we start by discussing some news items from the past week before diving into things to watch at mandatory minicamp.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to assess the Titans roster from top to bottom. This episode, we start by discussing a couple of Titans roster moves and how Aaron Donald's new contract might impact Jeffery Simmons. Then, we power rank the Titans' position groups from weakest to strongest to identify the team's biggest areas of concern and confidence. We divided the roster into the following eight position groups: quarterbacks, running backs, pass catchers (wide receivers and tight ends), offensive line, defensive line, inside linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the first week of Titans Organized Team Activities. This episode, we start by wondering what the Titans may do with cap savings that will become available after June 1st due to the release of Julio Jones. Then, we look at some updates from Titans OTAs, including where Dillon Radunz is practicing, Robert Woods' status, Austin Hooper's impact, and what the new practice squad rules could mean for the Titans backup quarterback battle.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver answer the question: are the 2022 Titans better than the 2021 Titans? This episode, we go position group by position group to compare where the Titans were in May of 2021 to the roster as it currently sits in May of 2022, starting with the wide receiver position after the team changed out A.J. Brown and Julio Jones for Robert Woods and Treylon Burks. Then, we look at the running back group, backup quarterback position, and offensive line before assessing the defensive side of the ball. We wrap up the episode y covering things to watch for as the Titans begin OTAs.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver react to reports out of the Titans rookie minicamp and discuss the schedule release. This episode, we start with the news about a former second-round pick signing with the Titans, a player already placed on Injured Reserve, and a rookie minicamp tryout player who will stick around on the roster. Then, we go player by player reacting to the minicamp clips and reports from local media, and give our thoughts on the Titans 2022 schedule draw: the opener, primetime games, kickoff times, divisional matchups, road draws and rest breaks, plus a Week 6 BYE.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap the Titans 2022 crop of undrafted free agents, talking through all 14 players one by one. This episode, we start with news about Monday Night Football in Week 2 when the Titans will travel to Buffalo. Then, we go player by player breaking down the team’s undrafted free agent class, and give our thoughts on who stands a chance as a darkhorse to make the roster.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap the Titans 2022 draft, including the earth-shattering trade of A.J. Brown. This episode, we start with the bombshell news and what it means for the Titans. Then, we go pick by pick recapping the team’s draft class.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to finish up their series previewing the 2022 NFL draft. This episode, we go seven rounds head-to-head, using the Draft Network’s Mock Draft Machine to simulate a draft as Melo and Graver each make their own picks and then compare draft hauls at the end of the episode. We close things out by making our final predictions of who the Titans will pick at number 26. Melo’s Haul: 1.26 - Texas A&M iOL Kenyon Green 3.90 - South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert 4.131 - Penn State OT Rasheed Walker 4.143 - Maryland TE Chigoziem Okonkwo 5.169 - Arkansas CB Montaric Brown 6.204 - Oregon S Verone McKinley III 6.219 - Michigan iDL Christopher Hinton Graver’s Haul: 1.26 - Texas A&M iOL Kenyon Green 3.90 - Colorado State TE Trey McBride 4.131 - SMU WR Danny Gray 4.143 - UNC RB Ty Chandler 5.169 - Indiana LB Micah McFadden 6.204 - Miami S Bubba Bolden 6.219 - Oregon CB Mykael Wright
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to catch up on the news and continue previewing the draft. This episode, we start by discussing the start of the Titans voluntary workout program and the players who didn’t report for the first day. Then, we count down our top ten most likely players for the Titans to select with their first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft (with a few honorable mentions).
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to continue previewing the 2022 NFL Draft. This episode, we start by discussing the idea of drafting an offensive lineman in the first round of the NFL Draft. We go in-depth on some potential first-round prospects and compare the advantages of drafting an offensive lineman with their first pick to drafting a wide receiver. Then, we go deeper on the offensive line class. Finally, we wrap up by discussing the other possibilities for the Titans in the first round and which direction the team should go.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to continue previewing the 2022 NFL Draft position by position. This episode, we start by reviewing a couple of Titans’ free agents who signed deals with other teams. Then, we continue our draft preview series, this week looking at wide receivers and cornerbacks. We go in-depth assessing the Titans most likely options at wide receiver, looking at who and when they might target for the position, before running through some potential cornerback options if the Titans surprise us all by going that route.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss recent Titans news and begin a draft preview series looking at every position group in advance of April 28th. This episode, we start by running through the Titans’ latest re-signings of Ola Adeniyi and Dylan Cole before discussing the A.J. Brown trade rumors and Mike Vrabel’s recent comments about OL Jamarco Jones. Then, we begin our new series previewing the 2022 NFL Draft one position group at a time, starting this week with quarterbacks and linebackers. We go in-depth assessing the Titans most likely options at quarterback, looking at who and when they might target for the position, before running through some potential linebacker options if the Titans surprise us all by going that route.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the latest Titans moves in free agency plus happenings around the division. This episode, we start by detailing the Titans recent moves: releasing Julio Jones, trading for wide receiver Robert Woods, signing tight end Austin Hooper, and retaining kicker Randy Bullock, cornerback Buster Skrine, and running backs Jordan Wilkins and Dontrell Hilliard. Then, we assess the Indianapolis Colts’ move trading a third-round pick for quarterback Matt Ryan.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the beginning of the legal tampering window for NFL free agency. This episode, we start by comparing Harold Landry’s contract to other EDGE deals signed around the league. Then, we discuss a number of players who will not be in Tennessee next year, including Rodger Saffold and Jackrabbit Jenkins. After that, we look at the deals to retain Geoff Swaim and Ben Jones, as well as the signings of Jamarco Jones and AJ Moore. Finally, we look around the AFC South to discuss the free agency moves made within the division.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to wrap up their series looking at key unrestricted free agents-to-be, starting with a breakdown of Harold Landry’s new contract and then diving into the remaining 25 pending free agents set to hit the market. This episode, we go name by name through the entire list of free agents, including D’Onta Foreman, Randy Bullock, Ola Adeniyi, MyCole Pruitt, Dane Cruikshank and 20 others, wondering who will be back and who will be allowed to walk.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to continue their series looking at key unrestricted free agents-to-be. This episode, we go in-depth discussing the cases for and against re-signing Ben Jones, Rashaan Evans, and Anthony Firkser, including a lengthy conversation about the importance of adding a playmaker at the tight end position.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to preview the Titans' current salary cap situation and examine three key unrestricted free agents. We start with a brief overview of the Titans pending free agency group. Then, we go in detail examining the cases for and against re-signing Harold Landry, Jayon Brown, and David Quessenberry.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap lessons learned from Super Bowl LVI and review the current state of the Titans roster. We start with a comparison between the Rams' roster and the Titans' to determine just how far away Tennessee is from reaching the big game, including a further discussion on whether or not Ryan Tannehill can lead this team that far. Then, we go through the biggest positions of need and how the Titans can address them over the course of the offseason.
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the recent hiring of offensive assistant/passing game coordinator Tim Kelly, Titans in the Pro Bowl, and the Senior Bowl. We start with a brief discussion of the Titans Pro Bowl performances before diving into players who impressed at the Senior Bowl. Melo runs through the notable quarterbacks, as well as some wide receivers, edge rushers, offensive linemen, and tight ends the Titans might be interested in. Then, we talk about Tim Kelly's new role and how the offense might change under his advisement. Finally, we wrap up the show with thoughts on the Super Bowl.
On a new Music City Audible podcast, Justin Melo and Justin Graver discuss how this Titans team can take the next step. First, the hosts run through the three additional Titans players recently named to the Pro Bowl as alternates. Then, Justin and Justin take a look around the division at the ongoing head coach hiring process currently being conducted by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. Then we attempt to answer the question: How can the Titans keep up in an AFC conference packed with elite, young talent at the quarterback position?
The Titans season is over. Justin Melo and Justin Graver run through some assistant coach firings before diving into a discussion about Todd Downing, Ryan Tannehill, and the Titans loss to the Bengals. We talk about the agony of wasting a phenomenal defensive performance, and then discuss the question: have the Titans hit their ceiling with Ryan Tannehill? Are drastic changes coming this offseason? And finally, we vent our frustrations after a great season came to a sudden and disappointing end on Saturday.
Previewing the Titans first playoff game of the 2021 season, Justin Melo and Justin Graver first recap some news before diving into the Titans-Bengals matchup. THen, we’re joined by Bengals expert Joe Goodberry to get his insight on the opponent. After that, 3-time All Pro linebacker and former Titans great, Mr. Monday Night himself, Keith Bulluck joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the Titans' Divisional Round contest against Cincinnati.
Recapping the Titans too-close-for-comfort win over the Houston Texans and previewing the 2021 NFL Playoffs, Justin Melo and Justin Graver first recap some news before diving into the game recap. Then we discuss potential matchup scenarios for the Titans in the Divisional Round.
Recapping the Titans' convincing win over the Dolphins and previewing the final regular season game at Houston, Justin Melo and Justin Graver first recap the some roster news before diving into the recap. After that, we discuss Bud Dupree’s ongoing situation, when Derrick Henry will be “designated for return,” and the AP Coach of the Year Award. Then, we welcome our guest Matt Weston onto the show to preview the Texans game as the Titans attempt to secure the 1 seed. Finally, we close the show with some score predictions.
Recapping the Titans thrilling Thursday night victory over the 49ers and previewing the upcoming Dolphins game, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap the latest COVID news before diving into the Titans’ latest come-from-behind win. Then, we debate the question, is Todd Downing a terrible offensive coordinator? After that, we welcome our guest Travis Wingfield onto the show to preview what would be the 2-seed vs 7-seed matchup if the playoffs started today as the Dolphins travel to Nissan Stadium on Sunday.
Recapping the Titans turnover-filled loss to the Steelers and previewing the 49ers game, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap some quick news before getting into last week's debacle. After that, we welcome our guest Kyle Madson on to preview Thursday Night Football against San Francisco.
Recapping the Titans shut-out victory over the Jaguars and previewing the upcoming matchup with the Steelers, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap some quick news before getting into last week’s game. Then we look at the AFC Playoff Picture and the race for the one seed. After that, we welcome our guest Alex Kozora to preview Sunday’s contest against Pittsburgh.
Coming off the Titans’ BYE week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap some quick news before previewing the Jacksonville Jaguars with special guest James Johnson of USA Today Jaguars Wire.
Recapping the Titans’ disastrous loss to the AFC’s hottest team in the New England Patriots, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap some quick news before digging into what exactly is wrong with the Titans.
Recapping the Titans’ embarrassing performance against Houston and previewing next week’s game at New England, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap some quick news before digging into what went wrong against the Texans. After that, Doug Kyed joins to preview the Titans-Patriots matchup.
Recapping the Titans’ sixth straight win, this one over the New Orleans Saints, and previewing the upcoming divisional matchup against the Houston Texans, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start by reacting to some roster news: Bud Dupree’s injury does not appear serious (1:23) and the Titans have waived Bobby Hart and Amani Bledsoe (2:49) in addition to activating Derick Roberson from injured reserve (4:30). Then, we cover the Titans’ victory over Trevor Siemian and the Saints (6:43), touching on another strong performance by the defense – especially the pass rush (7:20) – the impact of penalties on the game’s outcome (10:15), and another slow day for the offense (16:04). After that, we take another look at the AFC playoff picture (26:51), assessing the Titans’ biggest competition for the top overall seed and the first-round bye (27:22). Then we preview Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans (35:30). Finally, we wrap up the show with some score predictions (43:58).
Recapping the Titans’ stunning performance over the Los Angeles Rams and previewing the upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start by reacting to some roster news: Tennessee has granted wide receiver Josh Reynolds his requested release (1:32) and also let go of cornerback Breon Borders (4:35). Then, we cover the surprisingly dominant win at SoFi Stadium (9:55), touching on the incredible defensive performance by the front four as well as the secondary (12:15) before getting into the struggles on the offensive side of the ball (24:29). After that, we dive into the updated AFC playoff picture (30:28) and look ahead at the Titans’ path to the number one overall seed (40:27). Next, we preview Sunday’s contest against the Saints (48:21) and welcome our guest Ross Jackson onto the show to talk about this game (57:17). Finally, we wrap things up with some score predictions and expectations for Sunday’s game (1:12:17) and our weekly shoutouts (1:13:49).
Recapping the Titans’ hard-fought victory over the Indianapolis Colts and previewing the upcoming Sunday Night Football matchup in Los Angeles, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start by reacting to a bunch of roster news (1:45), including the Titans adding future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson (2:38), what the new backfield will look like with the return of D’Onta Foreman (6:36), and why the team released linebacker Avery Williamson (10:32). Then, we discuss the devastating news that the current NFL leading rusher Derrick Henry will miss significant time with a broken bone in his foot (12:15), how this injury changes the team’s outlook this season (18:50), and what the Titans offense might look like without him (22:01). After that, we recap the thrilling overtime win at Lucas Oil Stadium (26:28), touching on A.J. Brown’s continued dominance (28:05) and the defense stepping up big in key moments (35:32). Next, we welcome our guest Sosa Kremenjas onto the show to preview Sunday Night Football (46:28) and ask about the Rams recently trading for a future Hall of Famer of their own, Von Miller (47:20), how Cooper Kupp has been so unstoppable (50:42), and a potential underrated advantage for the Titans (55:25). Finally, we close the show with some score predictions and expectations for Sunday’s game (57:47) and final shoutouts (1:02:22).
Recapping the Titans’ dominant victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and previewing the upcoming rematch with the Indianapolis Colts, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start with some roster news as the Titans have re-added a fan favorite running back to the practice squad (1:47). Then, we discuss the Titans surprising blowout over the Chiefs (2:44), covering how the defense managed to harass Mahomes (4:04), the Titans biggest contributors in the contest (12:27), and how the offense was able to score points on their first five possessions (17:35). Next, we look at the current AFC playoff picture and where the Titans stand relative to the rest of the conference (25:03). After that, we welcome our guest Zach Hicks onto the show to preview Week 8's divisional rematch against the Colts (31:18), who've won three of their last four games since losing to the Titans in Week 3. We ask Zach about the Colts' improvement over the last few weeks (32:19), what he makes of Carson Wentz through seven games (36:56), and some matchups to watch on Sunday (40:34). Finally, we close the show with some score predictions and expectations for Sunday's game (47:17).
Recapping the Titans’ exciting victory over the Buffalo Bills and previewing the upcoming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start with injury updates to Taylor Lewan, Cameron Batson, and Caleb Farley (3:23) and the signing of cornerback Greg Mabin off the Cardinals’ practice squad (4:47). Then we discuss the Titans big Monday night win over the Bills (9:00), covering Derrick Henry’s big game (14:43), Harold Landry’s emergence as a true difference-maker (18:43), and the key to the Titans coming out on top (20:42). After that, we welcome our guest Ron Kopp onto the show to preview Sunday’s game against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (29:00). Finally, we close the show with some score predictions and expectations for Sunday’s game (46:02).
Recapping the Titans’ division victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and previewing the upcoming Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start with the signing of veteran linebacker Avery Williamson and what it means for the linebacking group (1:48) followed by the impacts of the Titans placing offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo on the Reserve/Retired list on Tuesday (7:18). Then we talk about some takeaways from the win in Jacksonville (13:29), go in depth on Derrick Henry’s workload concerns through five games this season (24:50), and discuss the pass protection woes that continue to plague the Titans (31:05). After that, we welcome our guest Joe Marino onto the show to preview Monday Night Football in Nashville. We ask Joe if the Bills are the best team in the NFL (36:35), what he’s seen from Josh Allen through five weeks (39:03), what it takes to slow down this high-powered Buffalo offense (42:02), and how to attack the Bills defense (44:51). Finally, we close the show with some score predictions and expectations for Sunday’s game (47:22).
Recapping the Titans’ brutal loss to the New York Jets and previewing the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Justin Melo and Justin Graver talk through the many mistakes that led to the Meltdown at MetLife Stadium (1:18). Then we try to answer questions like, Where does Tennessee rank compared to the rest of the league (13:40)? Did we overrate the Titans coming into the year (15:45)? Is it time to lower our expectations for this season (22:59)? After that, we welcome our guest John Shipley onto the show to discuss Urban Meyer’s recent antics (28:54), first overall pick Trevor Lawrence’s improvement this season (34:00), the recipe for a Jacksonville Jaguars upset (37:05), and we wrap up the show with score predictions for the game (39:58).
Recapping the Titans’ divisional victory over the Colts in Week 3 and previewing Week 4 on the road against the New York Jets. Justin Melo and Justin Graver talk through their top takeaways from the win (3:46), how the Titans were able to win despite losing the turnover battle 3-0 (7:54), role players stepping up and contributing on key plays (8:51), Derrick Henry’s day (10:05), Ryan Tannehill’s unheralded great game (12:55), Mike Vrabel’s decisions to go for it, once on 4th and 4 and then going for 2 after the team’s final touchdown (17:08), and the Titans’ current injury situation (21:51). After that, we welcome our guest Michael Nania onto the show to discuss the new coaching staff in New York (24:55), the Jets second overall pick Zach Wilson (26:27), how former Titan Corey Davis has played through three games (28:56), Jets players to watch out for (30:31), expectations for Sunday’s matchup (33:18), and we wrap up the show with score predictions for the game (35:34).
Recapping the Titans’ comeback win over the Seahawks in Week 2 and previewing Week 3 at home against the Indianapolis Colts, Justin Melo and Justin Graver first discuss the recent news after the Titans released Bradley McDougald and Anthony Rush (1:15) and promoted Naquan Jones to the active roster (5:28). Then, Melo and JG recap the miraculous come-from-behind win last Sunday in Seattle (7:37), discussing what they liked most from this victory (8:18), Derrick Henry’s monstrous performance (10:43), Ryan Tannehill’s excellent outing (12:10), the defensive side of the ball (13:56), the key differences leading to the win (16:07), Kristian Fulton’s emergence as CB1 (23:18), and the unheralded MVP on offense (26:19). After that, we talk about the Indianapolis Colts (28:15). Stephen Holder of the Athletic joins the show to give his thoughts from the opponent’s perspective (30:33), telling us the current feelings on Carson Wentz in Indianapolis (30:33), the struggles of Indy’s offensive line (33:05), the potential Michael Pittman Jr. vs Kristian Fulton matchup (37:22), and expectations for Sunday’s game (42:06). Then, we wrap up the show with predictions for this important division matchup (43:50).
Recapping the Titans’ Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and previewing Week 2 at the Seattle Seahawks, Justin Melo and Justin Graver first discuss the recent news after the Titans released kicker Michael Badgley (1:31) and placed safety Amani Hooker on Injured Reserve (5:30). Then, Melo and JG recap the disastrous outing against the Cardinals (7:20) and answer if the Titans were vastly overrated (8:02) before looking for some silver linings to take away from this game (20:00). After that, Michael-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic Seattle joins the show to give his thoughts from the Seahawks’ perspective, telling us how the Seahawks beat the Colts (23:32), insight on safety Bradley McDougald (30:22) and expectations for Sunday (34:13). Then we wrap up the show with predictions for this matchup in Seattle (39:46).
Previewing the Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans Week 1 matchup, Justin Melo and Justin Graver give their thoughts on the most recent injury report and “unofficial” depth chart (2:21) before bringing on special guest Jess Root of CardsWire to get the Cardinals perspective (15:36). Then, Melo and JG make predictions for the game (28:09) before welcoming in Kevin Byard to get his thoughts on the upcoming season (33:46). Plus, we close the show with a BIG announcement (41:50).
This week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap the Titans initial 53-man roster, going position by position and reacting to the most surprising moves. Plus a discussion of practice squad possibilities and how the players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list will impact things in the coming days. This episode originally aired Wednesday as part of Football & Other F Words, as the two podcasts join forces to bring you an episode that breaks down all the transaction moves from Tuesday. Of course, Michael Gilliam and Zach Lyons of FWords Pod have to talk about Bishop Sycamore and other NFL news! Find more at www.broadwaysportsmedia.com.
This week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start by recapping the Titans latest COVID-19 outbreak (1:32). Then they preview the Titans’ Preseason Week 3 matchup at home with the Chicago Bears, covering what to watch in the final preseason match (9:54). Next, we talk about our expectations for the quarterbacks this season, including:
The backup QB competition (18:38)
If Ryan Tannehill has to miss a game or two… (21:26)
Ryan Tannehill expectations (23:55)
Statistical projections (26:00)
This week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start with a preview of the Titans’ Preseason Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including:
Recapping two days of joint practices (2:23)
Any concerns over Titans who aren’t practicing? (6:12)
What to expect from Saturday’s preseason game (14:05)
Then we talk about our expectations for the secondary group this season, covering:
Running through the cornerbacks and safeties on the roster (19:32)
How many players make the cut, who makes it, and who doesn’t (21:10)
How will the corners be used? Who will play the nickel? (27:58)
Who will be the Titans’ best cornerback this season? (39:45)
Listener comments and expectations (46:05)
This week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start with a preview of the Titans’ Preseason Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons (1:35), including:
What to expect from Darrynton Evans (1:55) and Kristian Fulton (4:50)
Other players we do and don’t expect to play (6:11)
How the offensive line might look (7:50)
Kicker thoughts (10:45)
The battle of the punt returners (12:45)
Then we talk about our expectations for the wide receiver position this season, covering:
Running through the players on the roster (22:28)
Why there’s no chance Josh Reynolds gets cut (23:20)
How many players make the cut, who makes it, and who doesn’t (24:00)
Listener comments and expectations for the season (34:21)
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver catch up on training camp reports and takeaways. Then, they continue their series looking at expectations for the upcoming season, this week discussing the inside linebacker group, including:
The backup quarterback battle between Logan Woodside and Matt Barkley (2:55)
Thoughts on Caleb Farley’s Training Camp debut (7:50)
The current leader for the punt returner job (13:16)
Full inside linebacker positional breakdown (15:33)
What roles will David Long Jr. and Monty Rice play? (19:04)
Expectations for starters Rashaan Evans and Jayon Brown (22:03)
Listener comments and expectations (28:15)
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver continue their series looking at expectations for the upcoming season with the running back group, including:
Full positional group breakdown (4:27)
Battle for the RB3 job (7:27)
Can Derrick Henry three-peat as NFL rushing champion? (11:25)
Can Derrick Henry run for 2,000 yards again? (16:04)
Darrynton Evans statistical projections (21:53)
Listener comments and expectations (27:05)
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver discuss some coaching interns joining the Titans during training camp (1:23) Delanie Walker’s recent comments (3:21), and then continue their series looking at expectations for the upcoming season with the outside linebacker group, including:
Full positional group breakdown (11:47)
Predicting who makes the final 53-man roster (16:08)
Statistical projections for the starters (21:31)
Reading listener comments and expectations (29:07)
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start with some news updates – the Rams will wear their Super Bowl XXXIV uniforms on Sunday Night Football against Tennessee this season (2:04) and the Titans have added three names to their team Ring of Honor (3:34). Then, we continue our series looking at expectations for the upcoming season with the offensive line, including:
Full positional group breakdown (6:19)
The back-of-the-roster competition (8:56)
Expectations for the starting five’s performance (17:01)
Where does this group rank relative to the rest of the league? (21:54)
Listener predictions submitted on Twitter (24:44)
Predicting who makes the final 53-man roster (33:07)
And finally, we close out the show discussing the Titans players' placement in the ESPN poll ranking the top ten players at each position.
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver continue their series looking at expectations for this coming season, this week focusing on the defensive line:
Positional group overview (2:20)
Will this group be better than last year’s? (10:40)
Final predictions for the 53-man roster (17:50)
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver start by discussing the possibility of the Titans wearing the Oilers throwback uniforms after the NFL finally approved a second helmet for teams to wear (1:20). Then, we begin a new series looking at expectations for this coming season, starting with the tight end position (4:15):
Chances Delanie Walker returns to the Titans? (4:38)
Statistical expectations for the group as a whole (5:35)
Should we expect Anthony Firkser’s breakout season? (9:41)
Will the Titans add another notable tight end? (11:32)
Which guys will make the final 53-man roster? (12:41)
Finally, we close the show by reading some of our listeners’ expectations for Firkser and company (14:15).
On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver go back and forth naming the players who, in their opinion, will be most impactful offseason additions made by the Titans, including:
Bud Dupree (1:06)
Julio Jones (5:18)
Caleb Farley (7:15)
Denico Autry (9:02)
Dillon Radunz (11:41)
Blake Haubeil (16:49)
Honorable mentions (21:14)
The Titans have wrapped up mandatory minicamp and are now off until Training Camp begins. On this episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver cover recent news and notes, as the Titans signed cornerback Kevin Peterson and released Justus Reed (1:48), and talk through some takeaways from the Titans recent media zooms with players and coaches, including Todd Downing hoping to expand A.J. Brown’s route tree (5:18), Vrabel’s comments about the wide receiver competition behind Brown, Julio Jones, and Josh Reynolds (8:28), and our impressions of outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow (12:50). Then we discuss the possibility that the Titans add a tight end before training camp (19:32), the current kicker situation (23:35), and Vrabel moving up the list of longest-tenured Titans’ head coaches (29:00).
If you missed the news, Julio Jones is a Tennessee Titan. On this, the 50th episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver discuss the trade compensation (2:53), Julio’s current and potential future contract with Tennessee (5:17), and the timeline that led to the trade, wondering if this was the “plan” all along (6:39). Then they cover raised expectations for this season (19:15), how the Titans got under the salary cap after this move (26:02), any potential concerns with Julio’s injury history or otherwise (30:40) and some stats to contextualize Julio’s greatness (37:09). Finally, the hosts welcome the Forever I Love Atlanta Sports Podcast onto the show to get his perspective on Julio Jones (46:15).
On a new episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver cover Titans roster news (1:39) and former Titans signing elsewhere (3:51) before recapping the latest Julio Jones reports (6:46). Then they wrap things up with reactions to the Shane Bowen and Todd Downing press conferences from Wednesday’s OTA session (15:33).
This week on the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap the Titans’ signing of OL Christian DiLauro (1:29) before discussing the importance of veteran attendance at the team’s voluntary OTAs (2:32). Then, the hosts catch up on all the latest Julio Jones reports and rumors (9:05), and they discuss possible trade scenarios involving the future Hall of Famer (20:13). After that, the duo welcome former NFL defensive back Alex Molden, father of Titans rookie Elijah Molden, onto the show (27:15).
This week on the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap the Titans news of the week, including the signing of wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb and release of Rashard Davis and Davin Bellamy (2:08), as well as the Titans plans to spend a week of training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in August (4:45). Then, the hosts cover the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame naming Derrick Henry the “Tennessean of the Year” (6:39) and the Titans the "Professional Team of the Year" (7:36), Anthony Firkser’s youth football camp (12:35), and George Kittle’s Nashville-based Tight End Summit (14:10). After that, the duo dive into their top takeaways from Titans’ rookie minicamp (17:30), and they finally wrap up by discussing the Julio Jones trade rumors and reports (31:40).
On a new episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver quickly cover the release of three players (1:05) and the signing of defensive back Quenton Meeks (1:26). The Titans announced the signing of 10 undrafted free agents (2:56) and five of their eight draft picks (4:12). Then they go through the Titans 2021 schedule, discussing their top three most anticipated games, primetime matchups, bye week placement, former Titans they’ll face, the potential to play four or more rookie quarterbacks, and more schedule analysis (7:07).
This week on the Music City Audible, Justin Graver returns alongside Justin Melo to review the eight selections made by Jon Robinson and the Titans, as well as the team's undrafted free agents and a few new signings. Melo gushes about his favorite picks, and Graver explains why the offense will be fine. Then, the duo discuss whether or not the Titans will make a move to improve at either wide receiver or tight end and when that might happen. Finally, they cover the investments in the defense and why they're set up for future success financially.
This week on the Music City Audible, Zach Lyons steps in for Justin Graver, joining Justin Melo to discuss the Titans selection of Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley at number 22 overall and look ahead to Day 2 on Friday.
Less than a week until the 2021 NFL Draft… This week on the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver kick things off talking about the four newest Titans signed on Thursday, defensive lineman Woodrow Hamilton, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, linebacker B.J. Bello, and defensive back Chris Jones (3:01), and DaQuan Jones signing in Carolina (6:42). Then we switch to draft talk with rumors from Matt Miller that the Titans are possibly looking at a DT at pick 22 (10:11) and a discussion about the value of a first-round trade-up (17:40) before diving into our top ten most likely options for the Titans in the first round:
Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley (24:43)
Oklahoma State OT Teven Jenkins (33:41)
Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman (39:04)
Tulsa LB Zaven Collins (46:19)
Northwestern CB Greg Newsome II (49:42)
Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore (53:48)
LSU WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (1:01:02)
Alabama DT Christian Barmore (1:04:41)
Florida WR Kadarius Toney (1:12:43)
Washington DT Levi Onwuzurike (1:16:36)
And a few honorable mentions: Alabama WR Devonta Smith (1:21:40), Washington EDGE Joe Tryon (1:22:15), and Texas OLB Joseph Ossai (1:23:57).
Only two more weeks until the draft… On this week’s Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver react to Jadeveon Clowney signing with the Browns (1:44) and Eddie George’s new position as the head coach of Tennessee State University (6:44). Then Justin is joined by former Titans TE Ben Troupe (10:45) to discuss his radio show with ESPN Coastal (11:08), the departure of TE Jonnu Smith (13:24), what it’s like transitioning from a college tight end to the pros as a rookie (16:02), possible replacement options in this year’s draft (18:39), and the potentially historic 2021 quarterback class (21:27). Finally, Melo and Graver conduct a “live” dueling seven-round mock draft (28:25). Who had the better haul? Melo’s Haul:
Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley (30:13)
UNC WR Dyami Brown (33:15)
Houston EDGE Payton Turner (37:08)
Tennessee iOL Trey Smith (41:54)
USC S Talanoa Hufanga (45:08)
Virginia ILB Charles Snowden (50:14)
Clemson WR Cornell Powell (55:50)
UCF CB Tay Gowan (1:00:10)
UMASS OT Larnel Coleman (1:02:30)
Graver’s Haul:
Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley (30:15)
Texas OLB Joseph Ossai (33:59)
Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace (38:58)
Tennessee iOL Trey Smith (43:23)
Ohio State CB/S Shaun Wade (47:10)
Pittsburgh EDGE Rashad Weaver (53:17)
Clemson WR Cornell Powell (57:06)
UCLA RB/WR Demetric Felton (59:32)
UMASS OT Larnel Coleman (1:04:50)
The draft is less than three weeks away… On this week’s Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver cover Jim Schwartz’s new role as Senior Defensive Assistant (1:37), the trades that have shaken up the top of the draft (15:10), and the potential impact of a quarterback-heavy top ten (23:56). Then we rank the five most likely positions the Titans will draft with their first round pick (28:48) and discuss the positional strengths of this year’s draft class (37:07).
It’s officially April, so the time has come to dive into draft talk… This week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver briefly discuss the Titans signing of Matthias Farley (1:51), the departure of a few more special teams players (2:08), and the official new 17-game schedule (4:22). Then we go in-depth on five possible first-round options for the Titans at Pick 22, including:
WR Rashod Bateman (7:58)
CB Greg Newsome II (18:15)
DE Kwity Paye (26:35)
OT Teven Jenkins (39:48)
CB Eric Stokes (44:33)
This week, hosts Justin Melo and Justin Graver cover recent Titans news and rumors – including the signings of WR Josh Reynolds and ST ace Ola Adeniyi – and a few other potential free agent candidates. Then we give our winners and losers of Titans free agency thus far – the players on the Titans roster who either benefited or were hurt by the Titans free agency moves.
Welcome to another episode of the Music City Audible hosted by Justin Melo and Justin Graver. This week, we try to understand the Titans’ many recent moves – including adding free agents and releasing many veterans – and look at where the team goes from here after a wild first week of free agency.
Welcome to another episode of the Music City Audible hosted by Justin Melo and Justin Graver. This week, we try to recap a wild week of action in the NFL as the deadline to use the franchise and transition tag passed, many teams made roster moves, and the legal tampering period of free agency arrives Monday. A lot has happened since we last spoke, and we touch on everything listed below… In NFL news:
The 2021 NFL Salary Cap has been set at $182.5M
Dak Prescott signs mega extension
Trent Brown returns to Patriots
Bucs re-sign Lavonte David on 2-year, $25M contract with 3 voided years to reduce the first year cap hit
Saints cut tons of guys including Emmanuel Sanders, Janoris Jenkins, Kwon Alexander
Giants released Kevin Zeitler
Washington tendered Kyle Allen
Chiefs losing three starting o-linemen including Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz
Bills ink Matt Milano to 4-year, $44M contract with $24M guaranteed, cut John Brown
Lions cut nickel cornerback Justin Coleman
Ravens are shopping OT Orlando Brown Jr.
Miami official releases Kyle Van Noy
Comp picks were officially awarded and as expected, the Titans will have an extra third rounder, #100 exactly, giving them 4 picks in the top 100
And that’s just the beginning! Continuing… Franchise tags used:
Broncos – S Justin Simmons
Jets – S Marcus Maye
Saints – S Marcus Williams
Washington – G Brandon Scherff
Giants – DT Leonard Williams
Jaguars – OT Cam Robinson
Bucs – WR Chris Godwin
Bears – WR Allen Robinson
Panthers – OT Taylor Moton (already signed)
Cowboys – QB Dak Prescott
Players who were not tagged:
EDGEs: Carl Lawson, Bud Dupree, Matt Judon, Yannick Ngakoue, Shaq Barrett, Leonard Floyd, Romeo Okwara, Hasson Reddick
NT: Dalvin Tomlinson
Also: Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, Curtis Samuel, Hunter Henry, Chris Carson, Aaron Jones, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Joe Thuney, among others
In Titans news:
Isaiah Wilson traded to the Miami Dolphins along with a 2022 7th round pick for Miami’s 2021 7th round pick
In addition to Adam Humphries last week, Malcolm Butler and Kenny Vaccaro have been released, leaving the Titans with approximately $17M in available cap
Kalif Raymond not tendered by Titans, set to hit FA
Titans didn’t use the tag on any of their likely candidates – what this means for Jonnu Smith, Corey Davis, Jayon Brown
Jayon Brown passed a physical, all indications are that he is probably going to hit FA
Khari Blasingame re-signs with Titans last Friday
With free agency just a couple weeks away, Music City Audible hosts Justin Melo and Justin Graver start looking at some possible free agent candidates for the Titans. This week’s episode runs through the biggest names expected to be on the market, noting the best fits in Tennessee and possible contract numbers. We also touch on some recent news and surprise cut candidates.
This week’s Music City Audible starts with hosts Justin Melo and Justin Graver reacting to Adam Humphries' recent release and Isaiah Wilson’s now-deleted tweet declaring that he was “done” with Titans football. Then Justin and Justin run through the big-picture strategies for how the Titans should approach the 2021 offseason.
The Titans have 29 players set to become free agents this offseason. Music City Audible hosts Justin Melo and Justin Graver discuss every single one, talking through each player’s chances of returning to the team. This episode covers the 23 free agents that we haven’t talked about previously. If you missed the earlier episodes in the series, find the Corey Davis + Jadeveon Clowney episode HERE, the Jayon Brown + Jonnu Smith episode HERE, and the DaQuan Jones + Desmond King episode HERE.
This episode of the Music City Audible sees hosts Justin Melo and Justin Graver return to their discussion of Titans pending free agents, this week focusing on the possibilities of bringing back DaQuan Jones and Desmond King, including their market value, other free agent options, and potential draft replacements. We covered Jayon Brown and Jonnu Smith two weeks ago, and Corey Davis and Jadeveon Clowney even lower in the feed. Just scroll back for those episodes if you missed them.
Last Friday morning, the Titans announced the official promotions of OLB coach Shane Bowen and TE coach Todd Downing to the posts of Defensive Coordinator and Offensive Coordinator, respectively. On this week’s episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver react to the hirings, noting pros and cons of each, what to expect from the Titans on both sides of the ball next season, and how these hires impact free agency and the draft.
This episode of the Music City Audible sees hosts Justin Melo and Justin Graver continue their discussion of Titans pending free agents, this week focusing on the possibilities of bringing back Jayon Brown and Jonnu Smith, including their market value, other free agent options, and potential draft replacements.
On this week’s Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver give a brief update on the Titans search for an offensive and defensive coordinator, including the news that Dean Pees will coordinate Arthur Smith’s defense in Atlanta. Then, Justin and Justin debate the possibilities of bringing back Corey Davis and Jadeveon Clowney, their market value, other free agents and potential replacements at their positions.
After the Ravens bounced the Titans from the postseason with a 20-13 victory, Tennessee now enters the dreaded offseason. On this week’s Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver lament the loss to Baltimore before discussing:
Should the 2020 season be considered a success?
The number one item on the Offseason Wishlist
The search for both an offensive and defensive coordinator has begun:
Who is Tony Elliott and why does he matter?
The Titans interviewed Teryl Austin on Thursday
Looking ahead…
The playoffs have arrived, which means we have more football to preview on the Music City Audible before we’re forced to dive into offseason talk. This week, Justin Melo and Justin Graver cover Derrick Henry’s 2,000+ yard accomplishment and explain why he deserves to win MVP, and why it won’t happen. Then Ken McKusick (AKA FilmstudyRavens) of filmstudybaltimore.com joined the show to preview the Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, covering:
What’s changed about this Ravens team since the Titans beat them in OT 30-24 back in Week 11
Expectations for Baltimore’s defensive gameplan
Advantages and disadvantages of seeing the same team three times in 12 months
How the Ravens’ rookie contributors may impact this game
Should we expect a shoot-out?
Happy New Years! On a new Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver quickly move past Sunday night’s debacle to preview the Houston Texans and talk playoff seeding scenarios.
Merry Christmas! On a very joyful episode of the Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver vent about Titans Pro Bowl snubs, how Derrick Henry can smash through the 2,000-yard barrier, and preview the Packers with Ben Fennell of The Athletic to cover:
Is Aaron Rodgers the league’s MVP?
Just how similar are these two offenses, with Matt LaFleur having installed the offense for both teams
Will Jaire Alexander shadow A.J. Brown?
Can the Packers defense contain Derrick Henry?
Is the 49ers / Vikings formula the way to beat Green Bay?
Game predictions
On this week’s Music City Audible, Justin Melo and Justin Graver cover…
Possible playoff-clinching scenarios for the Titans
Historic offensive pace: can Titans make history with a 4,000-yard passer, 2,000-yard rusher, and two 1,000-yard receivers?
Updates on cornerbacks Kristian Fulton and Adoree Jackson
Then we welcomed Jeff Risdon, managing editor of Lions Wire (and Browns Wire), to preview the upcoming matchup with the Detroit Lions, including:
The health of Matthew Stafford — will he try to play through his rib injury?
Frank Ragnow’s fractured throat
Can the Lions defense stop Derrick Henry?
What went wrong with Matt Patricia – and could he be the Titans next defensive coordinator?
Game predictions
Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back for a new episode of the Music City Audible, catching up on some roster moves and other notes, including:
Is Isaiah Wilson the biggest bust of the Jon Robinson era?
Adoree Jackson returns to practice
Titans could have a cornerback shortage this weekend…
Concerns over A.J. Brown’s ankle injury
Can Titans re-sign Corey Davis?
Then we dove into our preview of the Jacksonville Jaguars, covering:
Mike Glennon has been competitive two weeks in a row
Can the Titans make changes on defense?
It’s about pride coming off an embarrassing loss
Derrick Henry bounce back game?
It’s Pro Bowl voting season, so Justin Melo and Justin Graver lay out their Titans Pro Bowl ballots before hitting this week’s news and notes. Then Jeff Lloyd joins the show to give us the scoop on the Cleveland Browns and preview Sunday’s matchup.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving yesterday! Justin Melo and Justin Graver give thanks as they discuss recent news and notes before previewing Sunday’s rematch between AFC South foes. Injury notes, matchups, and key factors that could decide the outcome of Titans-Colts…
Justin Melo and Justin Graver recap some recent news and notes out of Nashville before previewing Sunday’s game between the Titans and Ravens…
What an embarrassment. Justin Melo and Justin Graver break down what went wrong for the Titans in their putrid loss to Indianapolis 34-17 on Thursday Night Football.
Special teams are the obvious scapegoat
Defense can’t get off the field
Offense stagnates in the second half
Where do we go from here? How can the team use the mini-bye to improve with the Ravens looming on the schedule?
This week, we have lots of news to catch up on before previewing this week’s game, including:
Titans release Vic Beasley, Johnathan Joseph, and Beau Brinkley
Titans trade for cornerback Desmond King
Will Adoree Jackson make his season debut?
Then to get the scoop on the Bears, Aaron Leming of BearReport and Windy City Gridiron joined the show to cover:
Offensive line concerns for the Bears due to injuries and COVID
Nick Foles performance this year
Weakness on weakness: something has to give between the Titans struggling defense and the Bears anemic offense
Expectations and predictions for the game
Previewing Titans at Bengals, Justin Melo and Justin Graver first catch up on this week’s news and notes, including:
Quick thoughts about the EDGE and ILB rotation — what’s up with Derick Roberson and David Long?
Is this the week for Adoree Jackson’s return?
Melo’s conversation with Bengals’ safety Jessie Bates after his Ryan Tannehill comments on Wednesday
Then Joe Goodberry, Bengals analyst, joined JG to deliver the low down on Joe Burrow and Cincinnati, including:
Burrow’s performance as a rookie
Concerns with the Bengals’ offensive line, both injuries and performance
Which side will triumph: Titans’ poor pass rush or Bengals’ poor pass protection?
Reasons for Cincinnati’s inability to close out contests?
Expectations for the game and filling in the blank: the Bengals win if ________?
In the game of the week on CBS, the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the undefeated Tennessee Titans as both teams look to establish dominance in a competitive AFC. Justin Melo and Justin Graver catch up on this week’s news and notes, including:
Adoree Jackson designated to return from IR
Taylor Lewan out for the season: how do the Titans adjust?
Isaiah Wilson status report
Level of concern after A.J. Brown missed practice Thursday
Then we welcomed in special guest Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot to give us the inside scoop on the Steelers, covering:
The hype surrounding a 5-0 vs 5-0 matchup
How the Steelers are impacted by the loss of Devin Bush
What Pittsburgh has done so well on defense
The excitement of the best rushing attack up against the best run defense
The threat posed by Pittsburgh’s talented wide receivers
Big Ben’s performance this season coming off injury
Thoughts and predictions for Sunday
In Sunday’s divisional clash, the Houston Texans will visit Nissan Stadium as the Titans look to defend their home turf and an undefeated record. Justin Melo and Justin Graver catch up on this week’s news and notes, including:
Kamalei Correa traded to Jacksonville
A number of players moved from the Reserve/COVID list back to the active roster
Darrynton Evans to IR, Adoree Jackson still on IR
Lance Zierlein, draft analyst for NFL.com and co-host of The Bench, a morning sports talk show in Houston, then joined us to dive deep into the Texans, covering where Houston has changed since the firing of Bill O’Brien and expectations for this weekend’s game.
Sorta feels like the past week has lasted an entire month... The Titans Week 5 game against Buffalo has been moved to Tuesday evening, assuming no more positive COVID tests pop up before then. Justin Melo and Justin Graver got together to discuss the coronavirus saga since the events of last Tuesday, Sept 29. Today's episode covers the league-wide disdain for the Titans, what protocols were actually broken, how harsh the punishment should be, and finally, a preview of the upcoming matchup with Josh Allen and the Bills.
The Titans won’t have to protect their undefeated record this weekend, for unfortunate reasons. After a COVID-19 outbreak shut down the facility and forced the postponement of their Week 4 matchup, the Titans and Steelers are now faced with an impromptu bye week. John Glennon joined Justin Melo and Justin Graver for this week’s episode to discuss the impacts of this COVID shutdown on the team, the possibility of a punishment from the NFL, some advantages and disadvantages of the postponed game, and where the Titans might go from here.
The Titans look to remain undefeated as they travel to Minnesota to take on the winless Vikings. Another multi-guest episode this week, spending a bit of time on the injury news and outlook for the Titans before previewing the upcoming matchup with Minnesota. First, Braden Gall joined the show to explain Broadway’s partnership with 440 Sports and talk about the Titans’ side of this week’s game. Then, Arif Hasan of The Athletic gave us his time to dig in on all the details about the Vikings. Hosted by Justin Melo and Justin Graver.
The Titans went to Mile High and came home victorious. Next, they play host to a bitter division rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. We have a jam-packed pod today, first covering the big news in Nashville regarding Nissan Stadium and some injury notes before diving fully into previewing the matchup with Jacksonville. First, we were joined by Jaguars beat writer John Shipley, who covers Jacksonville for Sports Illustrated’s JaguarReport and discussed with us:
The good and bad of Gardner Minshew’s 19/20 performance in Week 1
Biggest differences between offensive coordinators Jay Gruden and John DeFilippo
Names to watch on Jacksonville’s defense after unloading veteran talent this offseason
The NFL debuts of C.J. Henderson, Lavishka Shenault, and James Robinson
How the Jaguars were able to pull off the upset over Indianapolis, and is it possible they do the same to Tennessee?
Then, former head coach of both the Titans and the Jaguars, Mike Mularkey joined us to talk about:
The challenges of playing on a short week after a late Monday night game on the road
How this week of practice and preparation might look against a familiar opponent
What it’s like for Coach to watch two of his former teams go at it
The importance of winning the turnover battle and the ways he emphasized that importance as a head coach
Hosted by Justin Melo and Justin Graver.
It's here, the first game preview episode of the Music City Audible. Our goal throughout the season is to interview insiders from teams around the league to bring you the detailed scoop on each week's opponent. On today's episode, we touched on the impact of Jadeveon Clowney, covered the latest injury report news, and discussed one X-factor for the matchup. Then Ben Allbright joined us to discuss:
Von Miller's injury and who replaces him
Bradley Chubb's recovery from a torn ACL
Jurrell Casey's impact on the field and in the locker room
Big expectations for Drew Lock this season and the Broncos hype train
Pat Shurmur's offense and the Broncos wide receivers
Jadeveon Clowney's impact on Denver's game plan
Predicting how the game might unfold
On our last preseason episode of The Music City Audible, Justin and Justin cover:
The toughest roster decisions Jon Robinson and co. will have to make
Figuring out positional numbers for the final 53
Titans sign Stephen Gostkowski: Where are we content and where are we concerned?
Reliving Thursday evening's crazy Clowney Twitter storm
For this episode of The Music City Audible, in light of recent events in the sporting world, Justin and Justin talk through issues of social injustice, how professional athletes around the world are using their platform, and more specifically a discussion about why the Titans players decided not to hold practice today, covering:
Kevin Byard and Ryan Tannehill's statement
Action items the Titans plan to take in the coming weeks and months
The importance of listening to each other and having uncomfortable conversations
Why we're so proud of this Titans team - players, coaches and staff (and ownership) included
We then got into some Titans topics, reacting to the team's recent moves, adding back former Titans Will Compton (THE BOYYYY) and Jeremy McNichols.
On this week's episode of The Music City Audible, Justin and Justin react to the Titans swap of free agent Trevor Siemian for 7th-round rookie Cole McDonald, the other recent transactions, and takeaways from Week 3 of Training Camp, covering:
How bad was Cole McDonald to be released three weeks into his first NFL training camp?
Trevor Siemian's role and where Logan Woodside fits
Other signings including veteran tight end Geoff Swaim
Other cuts including running back Dalyn Dawkins
The mindset of key players on offense including Derrick Henry, Corey Davis, and Isaiah Wilson #BlockOfThickness
Kristian Fulton flashing already
After all that is an exclusive interview with cornerback Kareem Orr, who appeared earlier this week on a completely free episode of Tape with a Titan. This interview is separate, covering the transition from coaches Kerry Coombs and Dean Pees to Anthony Midget and no official defensive coordinator (including Coombs' role in recruiting Orr to Tennessee last season), his bond with Adoree' Jackson, and which guy he said "really gets under my skin."
On this week's episode of The Music City Audible, Justin and Justin caught up on recent news big and small from the NFL and the Tennessee Titans, covering transactions and press conference comments, including:
George Kittle / Travis Kelce contract extensions; will Jonnu Smith be the next tight end to sign an extension?
Jayon Brown's contract status and the possibility of an extension
The competition for the WR4 slot on the depth chart between Kalif Raymond, Cameron Batson, and Rashard Davis
Mike Vrabel's "backup" at head coach; who is it?
Reacting to the player's comments on media Zooms regarding Vic Beasley
The scoop on Reggie Gilbert direct from Melo's conversation with Gilbert's agent
Scouting report on newest Titans outside linebacker Wyatt Ray
The episode concludes with Anthony Firkser's interview segment from this week's episode of Tape with a Titan.
As a bonus to our regularly scheduled Friday episodes, the Music City Audible presents this interview conducted over the weekend between Justin Melo and Titans wide receiver Rashard Davis. We enjoyed this interview with Davis quite a bit, as he allowed us to really dive deep into the topics discussed. Some of the topics he spoke about include…
His mindset at this year's unique training camp
What it meant for him to win one of the team's three offseason awards as a newer addition to the team
His process for watching other receivers to try to improve his game
Working with wide receivers coach Rob Moore and their relationship
His favorite Titans defensive back to practice against
Why Kalif Raymond is the one teammate he would bring with him to war
Playing video games with Titans teammates
His experience as the No. 1 overall pick in the XFL
How he plans to achieve his goals over the next few weeks
This week’s episode of Music City Audible starts with training camp updates from Monday through Thursday, followed by an interview with Kahreem Horsley, the Co-Founder of the esports organization Rise alongside Titans left guard Rodger Saffold. Before the interview with Kahreem, we caught up on some of the hot items of the week:
Isaiah Wilson off Reserve/COVID list
Jayon Brown off PUP, Corey Davis still on PUP
Vic Beasley hasn’t reported and he didn’t opt out
Then Kahreem joined us to talk about the beginnings of Rise, video games, the esports explosion, and what’s on the horizon. Follow Kahreem on Twitter @Kahreem_Horsley.
Catching up on the news of the week as the Titans returned to training camp, plus an interview with Kristian Fulton, originally recorded for the Tape with a Titan video breakdown series on www.broadwaysportsmedia.com. . . . . Follow us: @MCABroadway, @BroadwayTN, @JustinM_NFL, @titansfilmroom.
Jim Wyatt joins the podcast to answer questions about upcoming training camp, how the team will adapt and change given the current conditions, grading the Titans' offseason, position battles to watch, and the process behind the infamous mailbag. . . . Follow Jim @jwyattsports. Follow the podcast @MCABroadway. Follow Justin @JustinM_NFL and Justin @titansfilmroom. Check out broadwaysportsmedia.com for more @BroadwayTN.
This audio initially ran as part of the Tape with a Titan series on Broadway Sports Media (broadwaysportsmedia.com). Kalif Raymond explains the "chess match" that is route-running, his crazy journey to the NFL, the story of his Pro Day (when he ran a 4.27-40), and other tidbits about life in the league. Hosted by Justin (@JustinM_NFL) and Justin (@titansfilmroom). . . . Find more at broadwaysportsmedia.com. Follow us @MCABroadway on Twitter.
Justin (@JustinM_NFL) and Justin (@titansfilmroom) return with a new podcast: the Music City Audible. In their debut episode they react to the Derrick Henry contract extension and preview Titans training camp including position battles and players to watch. . . . Find more at broadwaysportsmedia.com. Follow us @MCABroadway on Twitter.