🏈 Tennessee Titans 2025 Season Preview: Building for the Future Around Cam Ward

The Tennessee Titans are entering a full rebuild in 2025 after a 3-14 campaign last year. While expectations for wins remain low, rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the first overall pick, represents a fresh start and hope for the future. Under second-year head coach Brian Callahan and new general manager Mike Borgonzi, this season will focus on development, not playoff contention.

📊 Projected Record

Most experts predict a 4-13 to 7-10 record in 2025:

• Sports Illustrated projects 4-13, noting a brutal start to the season but potential for surprise wins late, including games against the Chiefs and Saints.

• USA Today and other outlets forecast between 5-12 and 6-11, emphasizing roster turnover and rookie quarterback adjustments.

• The most optimistic outlook is 7-10, citing improvements in the offensive line and patience in developing Ward.

🔑 Strengths & Weaknesses

Area	Strengths	Weaknesses
Offensive Line	Revamped with Dan Moore Jr. and JC Latham, providing a strong foundation for Ward’s development.	Depth remains thin, and continuity will take time to establish.
Quarterback	Cam Ward brings elite arm talent and athletic upside as a franchise QB in the making.	Rookie growing pains expected, especially early in the season with a tough road-heavy schedule.
Skill Players	Calvin Ridley leads the receiving corps and remains a proven playmaker.	Lack of depth behind Ridley and a struggling run game could limit offensive output.
Defense	Potential for improvement in the secondary with young talent.	Edge rush depth is a major concern; stopping elite offenses will be difficult.

🗓️ Schedule Outlook

• Brutal Start: Four of the first six games are on the road, putting Cam Ward in an immediate trial-by-fire.

• Midseason Hope: A favorable post-Week 10 stretch with three consecutive home games could spark growth.

• Division Dynamics: The AFC South remains competitive with the Texans and Jaguars improving, but games against the Colts could offer winnable opportunities.

🔮 Season Goals & Focus

• Development First: The Titans are prioritizing Cam Ward’s progression, offensive cohesion, and defensive rebuilds over immediate wins.

• Coaching Evaluation: Brian Callahan will be closely watched to see if he can develop Ward and lead a young team.

• Laying a Foundation: Even in a losing season, growth in key areas could make 2025 a turning point for the franchise’s long-term future.

🏁 Outlook

The 2025 Titans are a team in transition. While they may finish near the bottom of the standings, this season is less about results and more about building around Cam Ward, establishing a strong offensive line, and finding core playmakers for the future. Fans should expect a challenging year but one that could provide glimpses of a brighter future in Nashville.