Titans Are Here to Win Now | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Veteran defensive tackle Solomon Thomas is making it clear the Tennessee Titans are focused on winning now, not just building for the future. He spoke to the media today, emphasizing that the team isn't here for a long-term culture project. Thomas, who joined the Titans in March, is a win now player, and he expects the new additions to bring that same urgency. This mindset is crucial because the Titans haven't exactly been projected to dominate this season. But Thomas believes the new pieces, especially those with winning experience elsewhere, need to instill a belief in the players who have been with the team through its rebuild. It's about immediate impact, not just potential. The team has brought in other veterans like defensive end John Franklin Myers, who is 29 years old. He's joining forces with 29-year-old Jeffrey Simmons on the defensive line. These are players brought in for a distant rebuild. They're here to contribute right now, while their prime years are still active.

1:03New head coach Robert Salah was hired to shake things up. After two seasons of just three wins each under the previous coach, the expectation is clear, surpass that number. Salah wasn't brought in to maintain the status quo or continue a slow rebuild. The energy around the team is different because the direction has changed. With new offensive coordinator Brian Dable and expectations for quarterback Cam War to step up, the goal isn't to hope for draft picks. It's about winning from day one, starting with their first game on September 13th against the New York Jets. The veteran talent and coaching changes are all geared towards immediate success.