Titans' Draft Pick: Can Saleh Turn Defense Around?

0:00On April 23rd, the Tennessee Titans scraped together just three wins this season, landing them the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft. They were chasing that top spot for a while, but fell short. Now, the focus is rebuilding around quarterback Cam Ward. Their big number one selection last year, while beefing up a shaky defense. They just hired Robert Saleh as head coach, pulling him from his defensive coordinator gig with the San Francisco 49ers. This comes after another coaching shakeup, and it's a tough spot, kind of like the mess he dealt with as headman for the New York Jets. Looking back since 2000, the Titans' first round picks have been hit or miss, mostly miss. Stars like running back Chris Johnson, tackle Taylor LaWan, guard Peter Skoronsky, and defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons earned top grades, but flops. At quarterback like Vince Young, Jake Locker, and Marcus Mariotta dragged things down hard. Fans and analysts are frustrated with the track record. Too many busts on the lines, in the secondary, and at skill spots.

1:01It's left the franchise spinning its wheels, always chasing stability instead of contending. With Saleh calling shots and that fourth pick looming, the Titans have a shot to flip the script if they nail the defense and support Ward right. Keep an eye on how they play it this off season. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.