Why should Titans be optimistic in 2026?

After a busy offseason, the Tennessee Titans appear to be trending in the right direction after adding a new coaching staff and talent to both sides of the ball. Unfortunately, there is still a long way to go until the season kicks off, and right now, everything is speculation.

With offseason team activities on the horizon, there is definitely a lot to like about the Titans and navigating the rest of the offseason. But as Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports points out, there are reasons for optimism in 2026.

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Tennessee's rebuild is being led by second-year general manager Mike Borgonzi and new coach Robert Salah. Prior to arriving in Nashville, Borgonzi won three Super Bowls while serving in the Chiefs' front office. Salah has 21 years of NFL experience, including two successful tenures as the 49ers' defensive coordinator.

The Titans' coaching staff also includes offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who led the Giants to their only playoff win since Super Bowl XLVI. Daboll also had a successful run in Buffalo while serving as Josh Allen's first offensive coordinator. He will look to have similar success now with second-year quarterback Cam Ward.

The atmosphere in Nashville surrounding the Titans feels completely different this offseason, and from general manager Mike Borgonzi down to head coach Robert Saleh and his coaching staff, everything appears to be in lockstep, with a clear identity being built. Yes, there are still holes and work to be done, but the Titans are looking more like a team on the rise than a basement dweller heading into the season.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: