6 Titans Narratives We’re NOT Buying Yet Before Week 1 vs Jets

Which Tennessee Titans preseason narratives should fans actually believe entering Week 1 against the New York Jets? Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze close the book on training camp by identifying six Titans storylines they are not completely buying yet ahead of the 2026 NFL regular season. 📊 Download the BTA Sports app and start your three-day free trial: BTA Sports, Better for Bettors:​​ https://go.btasports.io/Tzu1/AtoZ The discussion begins with rookie right guard Fernando Carmona. The fifth-round pick exceeded expectations, won a starting job and developed an identity as one of Tennessee’s nastiest offensive linemen. However, regular-season football will provide a much different test for a rookie preparing to start beside JC Latham. Austin and Easton debate whether Carmona’s rapid rise is sustainable, how his intelligence has helped him develop and whether the Titans found a long-term starter on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Cor'Dale Flott enters the season with the opposite narrative. His difficult start to training camp created an immediate negative impression, but Austin and Easton explain why they are not buying the idea that Flott is a bad cornerback. Defensive backs are often judged only when television cameras show them surrendering a completion. Good coverage that prevents a target can remain invisible. Could Flott follow the path of previous Titans cornerbacks who were criticized early before eventually proving useful? Easton also pumps the brakes on the James Williams hype. Williams possesses the length and safety background to fit Robert Saleh’s defense, and one former coach told Easton that few young backup linebackers possess a skill set better suited for the system. However, Williams must prove his development will translate into a consistent defensive role. Then comes the largest question: Cam Ward. Ward and the Titans offense looked underwhelming during the preseason games, but Tennessee used motion on only 18 percent of its preseason snaps according to data discussed during the show. Austin and Easton saw a more diverse offense and significantly better quarterback play during practices and joint sessions. They are not buying the idea that Ward’s uneven preseason guarantees a disappointing second season—but that does not mean they are predicting an immediate superstar leap. The final two players are Austin Schlottmann and Carnell Tate. Schlottmann quietly won Tennessee’s starting center job and avoided becoming a major training camp storyline. Can he remain reliably anonymous over a complete 17-game season? Tate did not record a preseason catch, but Easton compares that production with other highly drafted receivers whose quiet Augusts did not prevent successful regular seasons. Tate’s seven-catch performance against Chicago in joint practice offered a much more encouraging preview. The six Titans narratives: 🏈 Fernando Carmona is already a dependable starting guard 🏈 Cor'Dale Flott is a liability at cornerback 🏈 James Williams is ready for a defensive breakout 🏈 Cam Ward’s preseason predicts a disappointing second season 🏈 Austin Schlottmann has solved Tennessee’s center problem 🏈 Carnell Tate’s lack of preseason production should create concern Which narrative are YOU not ready to buy? This Labor Day episode is presented by BTA Sports, an AI-powered analytics platform built to help users make more informed sports betting and fantasy football decisions. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Nashville for daily Tennessee Titans news, Week 1 analysis and coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season. #TennesseeTitans #Titans #CamWard #CarnellTate #RobertSaleh #titanup 0:00 Which Titans narrative aren’t you buying? 1:33 Fernando Carmona must prove it in real games 5:37 Why Austin is buying Carmona’s rise 9:41 Cor'Dale Flott’s reputation may be wrong 13:46 BTA Sports 15:20 James Williams hype meets its final test 21:22 Cam Ward’s preseason narrative 26:58 Is Austin Schlottmann being overlooked? 31:01 Carnell Tate’s preseason production means nothing 32:39 Final verdicts Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: https://atozsports.com/games For MORE TITANS COVERAGE follow us here: www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsna... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnas... #Titans #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball