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Tom Ley

Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans fumbles the ball during the first half against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

New York Jets v Tennessee Titans

Will Levis, You Have To Stop Cooking

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Mike Tanier has covered the NFL for 20 years for Football Outsiders, the New York Times, The Messenger, Bleacher Report, Sports on Earth, and other ancient empires. He&#8217;s a co-author of Aaron Schatz&#8217;s FTN Football Almanac and the author of the Y/A novel for grownups Long Snapper&#8217;s Blues. He lives off Exit 3 of the New Jersey Turnpike with his long-suffering wife, two sons and a 70-pound American Bully named Frank the Tank. His new Substack, <a href="https://miketanier.substack.com/">Too Deep Zone</a>, has officially launched.
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Mike Tanier

Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans signs autographs before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tennessee at Nissan Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The Titans defeated the Jaguars 28-20.

Jacksonville Jaguars v Houston Texans

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Tennessee Titans

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Drew Magary

Will Levis waits to be drafted in the green room backstage during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

2023 NFL Draft – Round 1

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Tennessee Titans

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Ray Ratto

DeAndre Hopkins holds his helmet during a game between the Patriots and Cardinals.

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DeAndre Hopkins Willingly Agrees To Catch The Rare Titans Pass

NFL: JAN 07 Titans at Jaguars

The Titans Are Now Available To Host The AFC Title Game

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Samer Kalaf

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on March 2, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

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This Is A Funny Way Of Saying That A.J. Brown Got His Old GM Fired

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Dan McQuade

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a touchdown reception over Tre Avery #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 04, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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A.J. Brown Wrecked His Old Team

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Lauren Theisen

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The Titans Played Football From 1906 And It Almost Worked

Las Vegas Raiders v Tennessee Titans

You Can Still Get A Stadium Deal By Making Shit Up

Tennessee Titans v Houston Texans

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Tennessee Titans

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Randy Bullock’s Doinks Were Bonks

Los Angeles Chargers v Philadelphia Eagles

The Fourth-Down Revolution Must Not Lose Momentum

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

Titans Turn To Whatever’s Left Of Adrian Peterson

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Nissan Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kansas City Chiefs v Tennessee Titans

That Couldn’t Have Gone Much Worse For Kansas City

Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins

It’s Not Always About What A Coach Decides To Do

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Patrick Redford

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 03: The New York Jets celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in overtime at MetLife Stadium on October 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v New York Jets

Jets Thrill, Exhaust Nation With First Win Of The Season

Arizona Cardinals v Tennessee Titans

Chandler Jones Blew Up The Titans

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 21: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans looks on during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Tennessee Titans

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Why Did The Titans Punt?!!!??!

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Ryan Tannehill Uncorked An Absolutely Gorgeous Throw To Win The AFC South

Derrick Henry of the Titans stiff-arms Alexander Myres of the Lions.

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Derrick Henry’s Latest Stiff-Arm Recipient Is This Poor Lions Cornerback

E.J. Speed #45 of the Indianapolis Colts blocks a punt by Trevor Daniel #12 of the Tennessee Titans

Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee Titans

Mike Vrabel Switched Punters And Hoo Boy Did It Blow Up In His Face

Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears talks with quarterback Nick Foles #9 during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chicago Bears v Tennessee Titans

The Bears’ Offensive Woes Were On Full Display Against Tennessee

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Houston Texans v Tennessee Titans

The Titans Will Ride Derrick Henry As Far As He’ll Take Them

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Barry Petchesky

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Tennessee Titans Mike Vrabel speaks to his team on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Minnesota Vikings

Defector Up All Night

The Titans Might Have Fucked Up Big-Time

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