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Brian Callahan says the Titans’ coaching staff for 2025 is pretty much set. “We’re 99 percent set with where we’re at,” he said, after adding Dylan Auterieth as defensive quality control coach. But let’s be real—what is 99 percent exactly? Because 3-14 finish to the last season doesn’t even give the vibes of that high percentage.

However, Callahan left the door open for another addition. Maybe just a crack, but enough to keep fans guessing. And in the NFL, where coaching moves can feel like last-minute audibles, you never rule anything out.

But while Callahan may be done assembling his sideline crew, the Titans’ front office just made a move that’s far from behind-the-scenes. This one? It’s staring fans right in the face. The team’s officially swapping the primary home jersey color. Gone is navy as the default. Say hello—again—to Titans blue.

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So, basically, a move that’s equal parts nostalgic and bold, it rewinds the clock to the early 2000s while setting the tone for a new era. Why now? Why change? Because jerseys are identity, to put it simply. And the Titans are leaning into the shade that’s been with them since their Houston Oilers days (known for the first champions, winning back-to-back in ’60 and in ’61).

Remember that moment in 2003 when Steve McNair and Eddie George walked into the locker room and saw the Titans’ blue jerseys for the first time? “Wow,” they said. And that reaction hasn’t changed two decades later. From cleats to wristbands to the fireball logo itself, light blue has never not been part of the Titans’ DNA.

The team flirted with it as a primary look in the past—2008 saw a full-time switch—but it’s bounced between alternate and color-rush status ever since. Now, in 2025, it’s stepping up as the headliner. Maybe, just maybe, it can also change the fortune for Brian Callahan’s team. The thing is that Jeff Fisher’s roster finished 13-3 (league’s best, at the time). Imagine the scenes if the Titans pull similar numbers? It won’t surprise me if I read a report saying the fans framed and hanged the Titans’ Blue shirt in Tennessee.

Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill made it clear: this isn’t just a uniform change; it’s a statement. “We’re talking to fans and we’re listening,” he said. “There’s a clear appetite to have the Titans, their team, represented on the field in this noticeable color.”

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Will Callahan's fresh approach finally bring the Titans the success fans have been craving for years?

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Fans wanted it, and the front office delivered. Expect to see Titans blue at every home game this season. No more alternating, no more guessing—just consistency, something this franchise has been working toward in more ways than one. And in more positions than one… But majorly under center.

Brian Callahan’s hunt for a perfect signal-caller

The Titans’ quarterback situation? Yeah, it’s complicated. Especially after Will Levis’ 2024 showing—2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns, 12 picks—yeah, the jury’s still out. Knowing Brian Callahan, a coach who knows the value of the guy under center, this is far from even OK levels. Nowhere near perfect. Sure, Tennessee has signed Tim Boyle, but that’s a veteran recruitment for increasing depth chart, nothing more.

But the main question: Is Levis the long-term answer? Or is Tennessee about to shake things up?

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Callahan’s been doing his homework, and one name keeps coming up—Cam Ward. The Titans want to set a private workout with the Miami QB, even after he lit it up at his Pro Day. “We’re going to find the best player for us, and whatever that looks like,” Callahan said. Translation? Nothing’s set in stone. They’re not just handing Ward the keys—yet. But if Tennessee does keep the No. 1 pick, Ward might be the one driving the offense next season.

And then there’s Travis Hunter, the Colorado two-way phenom. Callahan? He’s a believer. “Yeah, that’s very realistic,” he said about Hunter playing both offense and defense in the NFL. Not many guys can pull that off at the highest level, but Hunter isn’t most guys. Callahan sees him starting at the corner but fully expects teams to find ways to unleash him as a receiver. Imagine trying to game-plan for a dude who can lock down your WR1 and take the top off your defense. Good luck with that.

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As for Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, Callahan sees them in “the same bucket” as draft prospects. He’s not tipping his hand, but he’s doing his due diligence, making sure Tennessee leaves no stone unturned. “You never make an assumption when you’re in this process,” he said. He’s right. Every year, late-round guys turn into stars. That’s why this evaluation process isn’t just about the top pick—it’s about getting every decision right.

So what’s the move? The Titans could roll with Levis, double down on another QB, or surprise everyone. One thing’s for sure—Callahan isn’t making any panic picks. “If that ends up being a quarterback, then I’ll be thrilled about it,” he said. “If that ends up being something else, I’ll also be very excited about it.” Classic coach speak, but the message is clear: the Titans are playing this one smart. And for a franchise trying to build something real, that’s exactly what they need.

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