NASHVILLE—Optimism is a crucial theme for the Tennessee Titans under first-year coach Brian Callahan. The team's optimism stems from its belief in Callahan's strategic approach to scoring and his ability to lead the team to success.
Titans general manager Ran Carthon spent the offseason rebuilding a roster that had experienced consecutive losing seasons, a clear indication of the team's determination to turn things around under Callahan's leadership. Carthon's strategic move to acquire former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley has sent shockwaves across the NFL. This bold action is a resounding declaration of the Titans' unwavering commitment to building a formidable team around their second-year quarterback, Will Levis, igniting a sense of anticipation among fans and enthusiasts.The team is currently going through its off-season training program.
A 6-foot-1, 190-pound receiver, Ridley totaled 76 receptions for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns for the Jaguars in 2023, playing in 17 games. Callahan is excited to see how Ridley plays this season. "Everything that we thought he would be. You know, it's always exciting when you sign a guy in free agency and you hope, but you don't always know," Callahan said. You go by what you hear and what you see. It's always good when the guy gets in the building and you see he's everything that you would expect him to be. He's a great pro.""He's a phenomenal person to be around. He's incredibly talented.