The Tennessee Titans entered this offseason with some clear objectives. Among the bigger items on Mike Borgonzi's to-do list was to improve the offense. That unit woefully underperformed last season, and that was with No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward on the roster.
The offense finished the 2025 season ranked 31st in yards per game (259.6) and 30th in points (16.7). Ward had two different head coaches (Brian Callahan and Mike McCoy) and play callers (Callahan and Bo Hardegree) throughout the season. It was tumultuous to say the least.
The Titans cleaned house during the offseason, hiring Robert Saleh as head coach and Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Daboll possesses the opportunity to elevate the offense to new heights in 2026. The play-caller could change everything for the Titans this season.
Brian Daboll could finally unlock Tennessee Titans offense
The Titans haven't really had a difference-making offensive coordinator since Arthur Smith left the team after the 2021 season. Then-head coach Mike Vrabel struggled to adequately replace him, cycling through Todd Downing and Tim Kelly before being fired. Then came the two-year Callahan disaster.
Daboll is the most proven Titans coordinator since Matt LaFleur, who was arguably more risky because he hadn't called plays when Tennessee appointed him. LaFleur spent one year as the Titans' coordinator before taking the Green Bay Packers lead job. Now, Daboll brings renewed excitement to the offense.
Daboll is tasked with overseeing Ward's development as he attempts to establish himself as the organization's unquestioned franchise quarterback. Almost every metric, including taking a league-high 55 sacks, indicates Ward struggled as a rookie. Watching the tape proves he did a stellar job navigating the challenges the dysfunctional Titans threw his way.
In addition to the coaching improvements, the Titans have also upgraded the personnel around Ward. They drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate at fourth overall and signed Wan'Dale Robinson to a $70 million contract in free agency. Everything around Ward should help foster his improvement.
If Daboll can oversee a middle-of-the-pack offense, the Titans will be greatly improved in 2026. It would likely mean Ward showcases the necessary growth to answer any lingering questions about his future. Daboll holds the keys to Tennessee's offense.
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