The Paul Kuharsky Podcast

The Titans are throwing a lot more on first down, and it’s a great sign. I believe Tyjae Spears could slow down Derrick Henry’s building Hall of Fame case. What are the limits on play-action offense for the Titans? The quarterbacks Tennessee has to defend the rest of the season don't comprise an intimidating list. The Browns’ defense is a problem. Do you know the backup long-snapper? The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Jeffery Simmons doesn’t study the backs and tight ends who may chip him, regarding their work like wasp stings — they hurts a little bit but wear off too. Chips on both sides of the ball are vital for the Titans. Backside wide receivers may be wide open, but on some plays Ryan Tannehill just isn’t going to look their way. The lack of separation by wide receivers is a concern, again. What does great run defense really mean if the pass defense keeps giving up big plays? The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

A highly revised offense will finally be let out of the box by the Titans in New Orleans, but how different can it really be? The Titans did masterful work with the salary cap through the offseason. The development of Malik Willis and Will Levis can’t help but slow down now with no game action scheduled. Plus notes on Kearis Jackson, Teair Tart and Tyjae Spears. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Nick Folk is better than previous options, but kickoffs and extra points have been problems and the Titans may be brushing those things aside too casually. Two additions from the Bears, Kindle Vilmor and Trevis Gipson, look to strengthen an already strong defense. We hear from all five undrafted rookies who made the roster. Plus notes on Monty Rice, Dillon Radunz and missed waiver claims. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

The Titans’ franchise had five kickers for 26 years. Now it's had 10 in four seasons. Can the team get back on track? Plus DeAndre Hopkins is absolutely what they hoped so far, Teair Tart is on the verge of a breakout, a Tyjae Spears prediction and roster signals from the Minnesota game. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

A review of what the Titans did in Eagan, Minn. against the Vikings. Plus thoughts on injuries to Treylon Burks, Will Levis and Elijah Molden and a plea for officials who oversee such two-team practices. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Mike Vrabel didn’t wait for NFL committees or think tanks to implement a good idea. Plus multiple wide receiver thoughts and a visit with long-shot cornerback Anthony Kendall. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Parsing what Mike Vrabel and Shane Bowen said about Kristian Fulton and what it means about the fourth-year cornerback. Plus looking at predictions for Chig Okonkwo considering the kickers and looking at a potentially developing receiver. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

The Titans are still building analytics tools and systems, so we’ve got to be patient when it comes to seeing them in practice and seeing results. Plus the impact of DeAndre Hopkins’ presence and depth as the team's biggest issue. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Why DeAndre Hopkins should have a better chance at success with the Titans than other aging receivers of the past. Plus the consternation over running back pay, a visit with Positive PK and books you should consider reading. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

With 2024 lined up for a definite rebuild, why are the Titans waiting? There are plenty of reasons. Plus Nicholas Petit-Frere’s suspension, Hassan Haskins’ felony charge, Ryan Tannehill and open receivers and thoughts on the final Indiana Jones movie. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Teenaged baseball is on the verge of converting my thinking on one topic where I’ve debated Mike Vrabel. Plus numbers about motion, first-down, fourth quarters and kickoffs that could tell us about where the Titans are heading. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Through offseason practices we looked at Will Levis through the lens of Malik Willis too often, when we should have looked for glimpses of Ryan Tannehill. Plus Tannehill as a pilot, Colton Dowell on running with open hands, and Kristian Fulton’s fitness revelations. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Titans' wide receivers worked on something new during minicamp but Treylon Burks, who’s brimming with confidence, didn’t exactly fall in line. Plus a look at the team’s defensive energy, Kevin Byard’s explanation about OTAs, the possibilities with DeAndre Hopkins and my editing gaffe. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Charles London’s approach with the Titans’ quarterbacks, Brett Kern’s place among Titan era greats, DeAndre Hopkins' deciding factors, Derrick Henry’s altered plan, coaches building relationships and my trouble with Succession. The PaulKuharsky.com Podcast is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Heightened efficiency can make the Titans faster, but that's not the sort of speed they promised. Plus player peaks and what they mean to Tim Kelly, weak special teams expectations and thoughts on Succession and Kristian Fulton. The PK Pod is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Treylon Burks needs to be let loose in the Titans’ new offense. The conditioning talk is great, but the team's offseason philosophy hasn’t changed, so will it have a bearing on injury prevention. Plus Will Levis, a car chase, win totals and side hustles. The PK Pod is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Detailed talk about seventh-round receiver Colton Dowell and how GMs use scouts with former Titans scout and PaulKuharsky.com contributor Blake Beddingfield. Plus measuring how we’re viewing changes on the offensive line versus receiver, news of the obvious and accidental alcohol for my 88-year old mom. The PK Pod is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Breaking down what Ryan Tannehill had to say about the Titans’ receivers and their new offense. Plus thoughts on the all-offense draft, Aaron Brewer saying he’s up to 290 (from his listed 295), Kevin Carter’s role in the 2022 O-line troubles and Ryan Cowden’s departure. The PK Pod is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.

Paul reacts to the Titans’ draft: The nonchalance regarding receiver and where they go next at the position, the idea they just roll the dice using their board, the way fans are coping, the increased athleticism, the expected starts added and more. The PK Pod is brought to you by Japser's on West End. Free parking, free game room, the next evolution the sports bar.