While skeptics dismiss Tennessee’s rebuild, Kyle Brandt forecasts a shocking postseason return as Robert Saleh’s aggressive offseason moves and rookie starters transform the roster into AFC contenders.
Not very many people in the NFL believe in the Tennessee Titans outside of their building.
Why would they? The Titans have been a very disappointing team in the last few years. They haven't had a winning season since 2021, when Mike Vrabel was still the head coach.
They have Robert Saleh at the helm and are in the midst of what appears to be another rebuild. Saleh won't tell you that, and neither will the front office after the moves they made in the offseason.
The Titans are trying to speed things up with the moves they made in free agency. Even some of their 2026 NFL Draft picks are starting to work their way into the lineup.
Fernando Carmona earned the starting right guard job from veteran Cordell Volson. Carnell Tate and Anthony Hill Jr. should see playing time early as rookies as well.
It's hard to find people who believe in the Titans outside of Music City. That was until a recent edition of "Good Morning Football."
Kyle Brandt was announcing his playoff picks for the AFC lately and was about to announce his last one. He made quite the spectacle with his last announcement.
He slowly raised a Titans helmet from under the screen, and his coworkers, Manti Te'o and Jamie Erdahl, walked off in disgust.
He stood by his take and had the utmost belief in the Titans.
"My final Wild Card spot in the American Football Conference," Brandt said. "It's the Tennessee Titans. I want you to hear the silence. All the people in Tennessee and members of the Titans. Hear the silence. The only voice you're hearing is me. That is who believes in you outside of that building. No one on this set. No one at home. No one on any other set. I believe in you. I believe in your quarterback. I believe in your coaching staff. I believe in your free agency, which was ripe with additions and talents. I believe in the Tennessee Titans. This is gonna get me skewered. I believe I don't give a ****. My final AFC playoff spot goes to the upstart, one of the stories of the year. Tennessee Titans, you're welcome."
We'll have to wait and see what the 2026 season holds for the Titans. Clinching a playoff berth would be a massive achievement for this team, given how it's been in recent years.
It may even be enough to put Saleh in the conversation for NFL Coach of the Year if he has a winning season.
Going from a three-win team to a playoff contender would be a fantastic start to the Saleh era in Tennessee.
At least the Titans know they have Brandt on their side.
