The Hot Read Podcast

Did Brian Callahan put Cam Ward into a box? Is Brian Daboll going to turn him loose? What does that mean? We study Daboll's offensive tendencies, strengths, weaknesses and what could unlock Cam Ward's talent in 2026.

What were the Jaguars doing? Did the Colts actually have the best draft in the AFC South? How did the Texans address need? And how do the Titans draft picks compare? We dive deep into the entire AFC South draft results.

AUDIO NOTE: We apologize for technical difficulties with Braden's mic, James was fine, though!

We take a deep film dive into the four big Titans free agents. Can Wandale Robinson change the offense? Can John Franklin-Myers dominate next to Big Jeff? Can Alontae Taylor and Cordale Flott fix the cornerback room?

Who will be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft in 2027? There are four names above the rest: Jeremiah Smith, Leonard Moore, Dylan Stewart and Arch Manning? What about offensive tackles? Is Cam Coleman or Collin Simmons a top 5 pick? Plus, we look at who the Titans could target in the top 15 of the NFL Draft.

Arvell Reese over Carnell Tate? Colton Hood, Denzel Boston, R Mason Thomas versus Kendrick Faulk? We grade every pick of the Tennessee Titans draft, redraft each position and talk through what we want to see from Tate, Faulk, Anthony Hill, Nick Singleton, Pat Coogan and the rest of the 2026 NFL Draft class at rookie minicamp this weekend.

What do the Jets do? Will Arizona trade or draft Jeremiyah Love? Will David Bailey fall to the Titans? Which team will cause chaos? Should the Titans take less value to get 2027 first round picks? Who could be available in the middle of the round? What happens to Ty Simpson? Who will be the best players on the board after round one?

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Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi says there is a cluster of players at the top for the 2026 NFL Draft? Who is in that group and how many? Does this keep the Titans from trading down? Which players are on the second tier and how does that impact trading back?

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What are the prediction markets telling us about the first five picks of the 2026 NFL Draft? Who are our favorite prospects we can't wait to see in the NFL? Who has the highest bust potential? Who are you buying low? Who could be a steal in the second round? Who is the most overrated and what is the deepest position?

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We take a deep dive into the offensive line class in the 2026 NFL Draft. Which players are legit targets in the first round for the Titans? Who might be available at the end of the first round via trade? Who could fall to the second round? Which centers should the Titans target? Which mid-round prospects could start at guard? Who are the most interesting late round depth targets along the offensive line?

Thursday Night: $40 all you can eat, all you can drink M.L. Rose in East Nashville with prizes and a first round competition.

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We predict how the top of the NFL Draft will unfold before the Tennessee Titans pick at No. 4. Who will be there and what do the odds tells us about Arizona at No. 3? Is Ty Simpson a top 10 pick and why is he gaining ground on Fernando Mendoza? Then we look at the best prospect who could fall out of the first round and into the Titans lap with the 35th pick.

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