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Titans WR Overlooked in New Offense
The Tennessee Titans have a bunch of new faces on offense this season that are expected to help improve the unit.
They added JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick to be the team’s left tackle of the future, signed Lloyd Cushenberry to be the anchor of the offensive line at center, and inked Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley to big deals to lead the team. However, there’s one more addition that should make the Titans even better.
Tyler Boyd signed a one-year, $5 million contract this offseason, ending his eight-year tenure with the Cincinnati Bengals, who drafted him in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Boyd, 29, has worked with new head coach Brian Callahan during their time together with the Bengals (2019-23) and he should be valuable in more ways than one.
“A lot of attention in the Titans receiver room will be paid to the arrival of Calvin Ridley, but don’t sleep on how important of an addition Tyler Boyd was. The veteran has been a reliable and underrated pass-catching option throughout his career and should help Will Levis tremendously as he steps into Year 2. Over the past four seasons, Boyd has caught 70.6% of his targets,” CBS Sports contributor Tyler Sullivan writes.
Boyd caught 67 passes for 667 yards and two touchdowns for the Bengals last season, finding a way to contribute even with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins alongside him in the offense. Coach Callahan’s system is designed to spread out wealth towards several different targets, and Boyd will feel comfortable in his role. He may not receive as many looks as Ridley and DeAndre Hopkins, but he should factor into the team’s plans each and every week.
If Callahan and the Titans can find a way to match what they were able to build in Cincinnati, Boyd should enjoy a successful first season in Tennessee. A lot of that could come down to Will Levis and his ability to fill in the role of Joe Burrow in the offense, but if he’s able to be 70-75 percent of the Cincinnati star, then Tennessee should be just fine.
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The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
Tennessee
Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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