It's officially that time of year when analysts start making bold predictions about the upcoming football season, and Tennessee Titans fans are going to love this hot take from a Sports Illustrated writer.
Exciting Highlights:
- Surprising Twist from SI: The SI team recently published a piece identifying the least improved NFL teams. While Titans fans might expect to see their team on this list, SI has a surprise in store.
- Bold Pick by Albert Breer: Each SI writer chose one team, and Albert Breer went with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He explained his choice with some compelling points.
Breer backed up his pick by stating, "I was bullish on the Jags as a Super Bowl darkhorse last year, and that didn’t work out. And I think, on a few fronts, they spun their wheels this offseason preparing to open the vault for Trevor Lawrence."
Breer pointed out the Jaguars' roster changes, saying, "They swapped out Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones for Brian Thomas Jr. and Gabe Davis. They signed Darnell Savage, who Green Bay replaced with Xavier McKinney, to take Rayshawn Jenkins’s spot. I like Arik Armstead on the defensive line, and Mitch Morse and Ezra Cleveland on the offensive line, but I’m not sure, especially given the age of Armstead and Morse, how much those additions move the needle."
Key Points:
- Lateral Moves: Breer is down on the Jaguars because of the seemingly lateral moves made by the team.
- Calvin Ridley Stolen: The Titans contributed to the Jaguars' lackluster offseason by stealing away star receiver Calvin Ridley.
- Aggressive Rivals: Another reason for Breer's pessimism is the aggressive improvements made by the other three AFC South teams around their young quarterbacks.
"What makes Jacksonville’s offseason worse is how aggressive the other teams in the AFC South were in building around their young quarterbacks. That, of course, all puts a little more on Lawrence to make up the difference. I think he’s capable of elevating to the next level. But it’s tough being in a position where you need that to happen," Breer added.
Titans vs. Jaguars:
Titans fans certainly wouldn't mind if Breer ends up being right. The Jaguars had a chance to make the playoffs in 2023, but a loss to the Titans in Week 18 dashed those hopes.
In 2024, the Titans and Jaguars are set to clash for the first time in Week 14, with a second matchup in Week 17. This season's encounters will be crucial and eagerly anticipated by fans.
So, get ready for a thrilling season, Titans fans, and keep an eye on how these predictions play out!
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