The Hot Read Podcast

JC Latham is turning into one of the best offensive tackles in football so we break down his tape. Then we talk Cam Ward footwork, Carnell Tate and Marcus Harris. Do the Titans have the right tacklers to handle Derrick Henry? In our Week 4 NFL Draft stock report: Collins Simmons vs. Dylan Stewart James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans and NFL Draft football. Support Nashville's great l...

Did Cam Ward make legit progress against the Eagles? We look at his pocket presence, footwork and vision. Is Carnell Tate being misused or is he making rookie mistakes or is Ward just missing him when he's open? Then we take a deep look at JC Latham and the Titans offensive line before glancing ahead to the Giants game. NFL Draft 2027 Week 3 Stock Report: Ole Miss, Texas vs. Tennessee, Notre Dame'...

We dive into the Week 1 Tennessee Titans tape against the Jets: Cam Ward's pocket presence and footwork. Why is he missing open receivers? The offensive line gave up pressure but was it as bad as we all thought? The Titans defense couldn't stop the run: Why? Anthony Hill, JC Latham, Kevin Winston and more on our Week 1 Film Study class. Then we dive into Faizon Brandon comparisons: Andrew Luck, Jo...

Can the Titans receivers get off the Jets press coverage? Can the Titans screen game find success against a good screen defense in New York? Can JC Latham and Dan Moore handle David Bailey and Will McDonald coming off the edge? Can the Titans defensive line attack the interior of the Jets offensive line? Plus, we also dive into Week 1 college football stock report as Jordan Ross, Dorian Mensah, An...

We dive into the Brian Daboll offensive scheme and how we think all of the Titans weapons will fit together now that we've seen them at training camp. Timing, execution and off-script plays could work well if Cam Ward can find his weapons. Wan'Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate and Gunner Helm will find success. But can Ward do his part? Will the running game and screen game be the identity? Then we dive...

Did Cam Ward actually make progress against the Seahawks? We break down his good and bad decisions, throws and drives. What about the rest of the offense? Did Kevin Winston really blow both TDs or is the more concern to go around? Carnell Tate was used well against the Bears in practice and we offer some college football hot takes. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans and NFL Draft f...

Cam Ward struggled against the 49ers in his preseason debut. Is he making any progress from last year when pocket presence and footwork caused him problems? How did Carnell Tate look and what routes should he be running in the redzone? How good has Fernando Carmona been along the line? Then we study the front seven: Keldrick Faulk, Anthony Hill, James Williams, Cedric Gray and Femi Oladejo. James...

We set the tone for the college football season with our first official run through the top of 2027 NFL Draft. James Foster has ranked the top 32 prospects for 2027 and we talked about every single one. Which controversial QB prospects join Arch Manning and Dante Moore in the first round? Is interior O-Line and interior D-Line the deepest positions in this class? A deep collection of players are c...

The Titans have put two non-padded practices in the books and have we learned anything at all? We offer our confidence rating for every position group on the team. Then we offer a quick pre-season primer on how James' gets ready for a college football season. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. 🎥 Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Did Brian Callahan put Cam Ward into a box? Is Brian Daboll going to turn him loose? What does that mean? We study Daboll's offensive tendencies, strengths, weaknesses and what could unlock Cam Ward's talent in 2026. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Nashville...

What were the Jaguars doing? Did the Colts actually have the best draft in the AFC South? How did the Texans address need? And how do the Titans draft picks compare? We dive deep into the entire AFC South draft results. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take...

AUDIO NOTE: We apologize for technical difficulties with Braden's mic, James was fine, though! We take a deep film dive into the four big Titans free agents. Can Wandale Robinson change the offense? Can John Franklin-Myers dominate next to Big Jeff? Can Alontae Taylor and Cordale Flott fix the cornerback room? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Who will be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft in 2027? There are four names above the rest: Jeremiah Smith, Leonard Moore, Dylan Stewart and Arch Manning? What about offensive tackles? Is Cam Coleman or Collin Simmons a top 5 pick? Plus, we look at who the Titans could target in the top 15 of the NFL Draft. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Arvell Reese over Carnell Tate? Colton Hood, Denzel Boston, R Mason Thomas versus Kendrick Faulk? We grade every pick of the Tennessee Titans draft, redraft each position and talk through what we want to see from Tate, Faulk, Anthony Hill, Nick Singleton, Pat Coogan and the rest of the 2026 NFL Draft class at rookie minicamp this weekend. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure...

What do the Jets do? Will Arizona trade or draft Jeremiyah Love? Will David Bailey fall to the Titans? Which team will cause chaos? Should the Titans take less value to get 2027 first round picks? Who could be available in the middle of the round? What happens to Ty Simpson? Who will be the best players on the board after round one? RSVP for the 2026 NFL Draft Party to benefit Our Kids by emailing...

Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi says there is a cluster of players at the top for the 2026 NFL Draft? Who is in that group and how many? Does this keep the Titans from trading down? Which players are on the second tier and how does that impact trading back? RSVP for the 2026 NFL Draft Party to benefit Our Kids by emailing here: InCrowd@SinkersBeverages.com Thursday Night: $40 all you can eat,...

What are the prediction markets telling us about the first five picks of the 2026 NFL Draft? Who are our favorite prospects we can't wait to see in the NFL? Who has the highest bust potential? Who are you buying low? Who could be a steal in the second round? Who is the most overrated and what is the deepest position? RSVP for the 2026 NFL Draft Party to benefit Our Kids by emailing here: InCrowd@S...

We take a deep dive into the offensive line class in the 2026 NFL Draft. Which players are legit targets in the first round for the Titans? Who might be available at the end of the first round via trade? Who could fall to the second round? Which centers should the Titans target? Which mid-round prospects could start at guard? Who are the most interesting late round depth targets along the offensiv...

We predict how the top of the NFL Draft will unfold before the Tennessee Titans pick at No. 4. Who will be there and what do the odds tells us about Arizona at No. 3? Is Ty Simpson a top 10 pick and why is he gaining ground on Fernando Mendoza? Then we look at the best prospect who could fall out of the first round and into the Titans lap with the 35th pick. RSVP for the 2026 NFL Draft Party to be...

The Titans made a huge trade that impacts the NFL Draft strategy. What does Jermaine Johnson add to the front and how does that change who they take at No. 4? Then what have we learned about edge rushers, linebackers and the top of the draft from the Combine? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Why do 2026 NFL Draft prospect "move up" boards late in the process? Do players actually fall in the rankings? Or does it just take a long time for the NFL media to catch up to the NFL Scouts? Which players are doing just that: we cover dozens of names for Titans fans. Then we hit dozens of players as the NFL Combine is coming up next week. Which players are sky-rocketing up the consensus rankings...

Does the combine mean anything at all for quarterbacks? Which positions need the combine the most? What drills matter the most for each position? Which positions does the 40-time matter? What drill tells you the most about edge rushers and offensive linemen? And which players need good weeks to validate the tape? Who could underachieve? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure t...

What do Titans fans need to know about Robert Saleh's defensive scheme? He plays quarters, shell and Cover-6 schemes on the back end and deploys a four-man front with a wide-9 focus. How has it evolved over time, what positions does he maximize and how does it translate to the 2026 NFL Draft class? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4...

The NFL playoffs and national title game are here and the Titans are still looking for a coach. What will happen this weekend? Then we take a deep dive into three positions: CB, WR, Edge. Which ones are the deepest, which have the most value on Day Two and what names do we need to know? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports You...

The regular season is over in both college and pro football and the playoffs are in full swing. So it's time to rank the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. How should the Titans build their big board at this stage of the draft process? Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon? David Bailey or Arvell Reese or Rueben Bain? Mendoza or Moore? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be...