Carnell Tate Was a 4th Overall Reach, But 91% of Titans Fans Still Gave a 'B' For This Offseason?

Alright, Emerald City, gotta talk about something wild happening back East. You hear about the Titans' offseason grades? Folks are over there *feeling good* about their GM, Mike Borgonzi, with a whopping 91% of fans handing out at least a B for his work since last season ended. Like, seriously? A B or better, after *that* offseason? Sixty percent of them went with a straight-up B. It's kinda blowing my mind a little, considering some of the questions they still have.

That Daboll-Saleh Combo? We Need to Talk About It

So, the fans feel good about Borgonzi, and apparently, the coaching staff he put together is a big reason why. They paired Brian Daboll with Robert Saleh, and the word is that was an "excellent move" for the franchise. Now, I get it, Saleh's gotta answer a lot of questions after the whole New York Jets disaster, right? We all saw that. But hey, he’s apparently saying all the right things up to this point, so maybe that's enough to sway the fan base. Then there's the 2026 NFL Draft. They grabbed Carnell Tate with the 4th overall pick. Fourth! And let's be real, that was a slight reach on most people’s boards, wasn't it? Everybody knew it. But, gotta give Tate credit where it's due, he's reportedly been really good in OTAs and mini-camp. That's a great start, no doubt. Now, the real test is seeing him actually look the part of a number one receiver when the games actually matter. That's when we'll really know if that reach was worth it.

The Real Problem Lurking For This Offense

Here’s the thing, even with the new coaches and a shiny new top-5 draft pick, the biggest question still lingering over there is the interior of that offensive line. It’s a huge problem. They've got a lot of guys with upside competing at both center and right guard, which is... fine. But it sounds like a lot of uncertainty, you know? If they can find a guy to emerge at both of those spots, then yeah, this offense has a chance to be really good in 2026. If not? Well, then that B grade from the fans is going to feel a lot more like a D. So, what's next for the boys in Nashville? They're banking hard on that O-line gelling and Tate becoming the WR1 they drafted him to be. We'll be keeping an eye on that offensive line battle, because that could absolutely make or break their season. It's wild how much hinges on those interior spots, and whether Borgonzi's "B" grade actually sticks when the real action starts.

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