At 1-7, Titans Must Rush Their Rebuild? Robert Saleh’s Post-Bye Goals Suggest Otherwise
Saleh sets a high bar
The Titans shared a clip of head coach Robert Saleh during their bye week. With the team at 1-7 and Simmons traded, the franchise appeared positioned to move more players and focus on the 2027 draft.
Saleh, however, emphasized the importance of the final nine games. He said they would define the next 10 years of Titans football and called for effort, tenacity and continued progress. Saleh also said he believes the team is improving, regardless of what happens in the remaining games.
Deadline decisions loom
The November 10 trade deadline may clarify whether Tennessee intends to retain veteran players or continue reshaping its roster. Tony Pollard, Amani Hooker and Jacob Martin are among the players whose futures are raised as possibilities.
Keeping those players could give the team a chance to make a stronger push after the bye. Trading some of them, by contrast, could leave Tennessee with a roster ready for further changes after the season.
A test for the coach
The Titans have played six one-score games through eight weeks, a sign that they have been close in several contests. The article presents that record as a source of hope for Saleh.
Saleh has shown promise, but the franchise’s rebuild is not necessarily dependent on him remaining its coach. The final stretch may matter more to Saleh personally than to the organization, whose priorities could be revealed by its deadline moves.
Key points
- Robert Saleh says the final nine games could shape the Titans’ next decade.
- Tennessee is 1-7 after trading Jeffery Simmons.
- The Titans have played six one-score games through eight weeks.
- The November 10 trade deadline could signal whether Tennessee will compete or retool.