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What the PFF Numbers Say About the Titans Defense
What the PFF Numbers Say About the Titans Defense originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Numbers don't always mean everything. However, as of this offseason and before training camp begins, we have only numbers to go by outside of watching minicamps and OTAs, where players are in shorts and helmets. With that being said, the Pro Football Focus numbers are out for all teams except for the rookies on their team, and for the Titans, it tells a little bit of a story, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Advertisement The strength of the Titans, according to the numbers, is the interior of the defensive line. Interior defensive linemen Jeffrey Simmons (80.00) and T'Vondre Sweat (76.1) lead the charge there in their rankings. The Titans will need Sweat and Simmons to play to the best of their ability, and if they do, that means they stuff the run and help make teams one-dimensional. However, that is where the issue lies with the Titans, according to the PFF numbers. Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38).Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The corners who are listed as starters, Jarvis Brownlee Jr and L'Jarius Sneed, both have a PFF score of 59.4 and 36.3. Those aren't numbers that instill confidence when you look at them at face value. Roger McCreary, the slot corner for the Titans, rates at 61.3, and backup cornerback Darrell Baker Jr ranks at 65.5, the highest among Titans cornerbacks. While these numbers tell a story, the good thing is that these numbers are just predictions. They could change at the drop of a hat with solid play. Plus, the numbers don't mean anything if players make plays, and this Titans defense is effective in keeping the other team out of the end zone. Either way, we will see during this season if the numbers are correct or if they didn't tell the entire story of what precisely this Titans defense is at its core. Advertisement Related: Details Emerge on Cam Ward Docuseries That's Coming to Streaming Related: Former Titans Wide Receiver Gives His Thoughts on Elic Ayomanor This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Titans HC Brian Callahan Puts L'Jarius Sneed on Notice Amid Prolonged Absence
Titans HC Brian Callahan Puts L'Jarius Sneed on Notice Amid Prolonged Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Titans finished with just three wins during the 2024 NFL season. This gave them the worst record in the league and the right to select quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Advertisement However, the decisions that the Titans made last offseason under general manager Ron Carthon will still affect the team this year. One of the biggest additions that he made was trading for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. While Sneed is highly regarded in NFL circles, he played in just five games for the Titans last year after suffering an injury. That same ailment has kept him out of the team's offseason program this spring as well. Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38).Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Head coach Brian Callahan is considered to be on the hot seat heading into this season after such a poor campaign in 2024. This has caused him to feel like there is a bit more urgency, so he put Sneed on notice with one statement when speaking to the media on Tuesday. Advertisement "There's a track record of success as well from what he has been as a player. But he's also gotta prove that here too," Callahan said. "He hasn't done that yet for us. ... We're waiting for him to show us the player that he's been. He hasn't reached that level of play for us, so we're waiting for that opportunity to occur." Sneed had 10 career interceptions in his first four seasons with the Chiefs as well as 40 passes defended. However, in five games last season, he failed to record either an interception or a pass defended. When the Titans sent a fourth-round pick in exchange for his services last offseason, they also gave him a four-year, $76.4 million deal. $44 million of this was guaranteed at signing, so it is paramount that he returns to the lineup this season. Without Sneed, the team will have to rely on Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Darrell Baker Jr. to hold it down for the Titans' secondary. While Callahan's words may have been a bit harsh for the 28-year-old, Tennessee needs him to perform if they want to stay afloat in the AFC South. Advertisement Related: Titans HC Addresses Treylon Burks' Performance Amid Trade Rumors Related: Titans HC Brian Callahan Provides Update on Former Pro Bowler at OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
