The Hot Read Podcast
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Who is the No. 1 player in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Redrafting and Grading every Titans draft pick
Intel, Rumors, Reports, Predictions
The Titans top "cluster" and how it impacts trade strategy
First Round Superlatives: Busts, Value, Stock Changes
EWhat 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: [email protected] Thursday Night: $40 all you can eat, all you can drink M.L. Rose in East Nashville with prizes and a first round competition. Saturday Night: $75 all you can eat Shotgun Willie's BBQ, a bourbon tasting, off-the-record Q&A with reporters and special guests, gift bag and more. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
OL Prospects: Rankings, Sleepers, Busts
EWe 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 offensive line? RSVP for the 2026 NFL Draft Party to benefit Our Kids by emailing here: [email protected] Thursday Night: $40 all you can eat, all you can drink M.L. Rose in East Nashville with prizes and a first round competition. Saturday Night: $75 all you can eat Shotgun Willie's BBQ, a bourbon tasting, off-the-record Q&A with reporters and special guests, gift bag and more. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
Predicting the first three picks and Ty Simpson's rise
EWe 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 benefit Our Kids by emailing here: [email protected] Thursday Night: $40 all you can eat, all you can drink M.L. Rose in East Nashville with prizes and a first round competition. Saturday Night: $75 all you can eat Shotgun Willie's BBQ, a bourbon tasting, off-the-record Q&A with reporters and special guests, gift bag and more. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
Bain vs. Bailey vs. Reese vs. Styles
EThe 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. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
NFL Combine: Which players are "flying up boards?"
EWhy 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? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
Combine Preview 1.0: Drills and Measurements that matter
EDoes 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 to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
Studying Robert Saleh's defensive scheme
EWhat 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 440 Sports YouTube channel. Go support local taprooms: visit East Nashville Beer Works, Yazoo Brewing Company, Tennessee Brew Works, Jackalope or Black Abbey! #DrinkMoreBeer
Day Two Value: Ranking CB, WR, Edge
EThe 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 YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Titans Big Board: Top 12 prospects in the '26 NFL Draft
EThe 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 sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Titans Draft: Scouting the First Round of the CFP
ECam Ward and the Titans offense have made progress. Why and will it continue against Kansas City? Is Cedric Gray a future star and building block piece of the Titans defense? Dozens of NFL prospects will be on display during the first round of the College Football Playoff. How should the Titans scout this weekend and who should they target? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Why did the ground game work against Cleveland?
EThe offensive line and running game was dominant against Cleveland. What made it work and why was it successful? Could it be replicated against the 49ers? The Titans are focused on four parts of Cam Ward's game: Feet, Torso, Eyes and Brain. Has he improved in these categories since Week 1? Then we look at the 49ers match-up and coaching candidate Robert Saleh. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Offensive Regression and Narrative Busting
EThe Titans had made progress for weeks but regressed against the Jags. What are we seeing from Cam Ward, the Titans offense and the rookies around Ward? Narratives around JC Latham and Kevin Winston appear to be incorrect. And we look ahead at how Titans fans should wach Championship Game weekend. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Titans Mock Draft Strategy
ECam Ward played a pretty solid game despite the poor production against Houston. He and a few others are actually making progress. Then we dive into James Foster Mock Draft and Big Board. What is the right strategy for the first round? What positions and names do we like for the top of the second round? Which positions are the Titans targeting in the middle rounds? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Lessons from Cam Ward's split stats
EWhat do Cam Ward's split stats tell us about how the NFL is attacking the rookie QB? What should the Titans do to adjust and anticipate these coverage and pressure schemes? Are the Texans the model for the Titans to follow from coaching and draft strategy standpoint? And who are our favorite day two and three NFL draft prospects that no one is talking about? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
James Foster's Top 10 NFL Draft prospects for 2026
EThe NFL is trading players at an unprecedented rate, what does it tell us about player acquisition? Should the Titans have traded Jeffery Simmons for what the Cowboys paid for Quinnen Williams? Who are James Foster's top 10 prospects in the draft? Who are top tier talents? Where would Cam Ward be graded? And who should the Titans target at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Did Cam Ward play his best game?
EHow good was Roger McCreary and why the Titans traded him. Who else has trade value and who is untouchable? Which Titans have actually made progress and gotten better? Did Cam Ward play his best game against the Colts? Has the offensive line settled down? Should the Titans target an off-ball linebacker in the draft? We play a game of guess the scouting report for the Titans defense and we look at the Chargers games. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Coaching Search, Ward's Progress, Secondary Issues, JC Latham
EWhat type of coach should the Titans target in their search? Is Cam Ward making progress and can his issues be fixed? How is JC Latham doing in his return to the line-up? Can the O-Line protect against the Colts? Is L'Jarius Sneed done with the Titans and what is the plan in the secondary? Cedric Gray's future and top picks in the 2026 draft. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Breaking down the Titans defensive stars
ECam Ward was finally a problem for the Titans offense but are the things he needs to work on industry wide at the QB position? Then we dive into the defense of the Titans. Cedric Gray has been elite against the run and still highly questionable against the pass. Why has Jeffery Simmons been so good and does it mean the Titans should resign him? Should L'Jarius Sneed still be in the starting line-up? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Titans make big changes before trip to Houston
EHow important was Jarvis Brownlee and what is the right way to analyze the decision to trade him? Play-calling duties have been passed from Brian Callahan to Bo Hardigree - what will the outcome be and how should we evaluate both coaches? We dive into the match-up with the Texans on Sunday - where can the Titans win? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Mike Herndon: Long-term future of the Titans
EWhat is the long-term trajectory of the Tennessee Titans? What is working and what needs to be fixed? What will happen in the Colts game this weekend? What has changed about Cam Ward? Mike Herndon and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Can the Titans defense do it again?
ECam Ward's NFL debut, how to counter bad pass blocking, Jeffery Simmons dominance, Amani Hooker's contract, the three-safety look, Cedric Gray's role, L'Jarius Sneed and the Rams offensive attack. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
3 different levels of optimism for 3 key players
EJames Foster and Braden Gall talk Titans. Three critical players to the Titans. AFC South official predictions. And key match-ups in the Week 1 battle with Denver. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Kalel Mullings' upside, the offensive line and more Cam Ward
EJames Foster, Braden Gall and Drew Beatty study Titans preseason film. We take a look at rookie running back Kalel Mullings and his upside. We dive into Cam Ward's third game against Minnesota. And talk offensive line growth and development. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Cam Ward's progress, Cedric Gray's mixed bag, Marcus Harris growth
EJames Foster and Braden Gall dive into the Titans tape against the Falcons preseason game. Cam Ward makes some big time throws and some inaccurate throws, so is he making progress? Femi Oladejo has some work to do, Cedric Gray has a big game but also missed some coverages and Marcus Harris puts some great tape together. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
Every Cam Ward throw against Tampa + the competition at Linebacker
EThe Hot Read welcomes back James Foster, who will be hosting and breaking down film all fall for your Tennessee Titans. We break down every throw Cam Ward made in his NFL debut against the Bucs last weekend. Then we break down the battle at linebacker between Cedric Gray and James Williams. And how worried are we about the secondary? Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
UPDATE: Excited about what's coming to The Hot Read!
EWhat's next for The Hot Read Podcast? We've got some exciting things in store for you guys and 440 Sports founder Braden Gall offers a quick update on what's coming. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com TICKETS TO SINKERS 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sinkers-40th-birthday-jamboree-w-the-basement-east-tickets/13811094?pl=basement
The End of an Era on The Hot Read Podcast. Titans Training Camp Preview and More!
Join Host JT Ruhnke and formers hosts Easton Freeze and Stoney Keeley as they celebrate three years of Titans coverage on JTs final show! Sponsored by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com
The 2025 Offseason State Of The Tennessee Titans Address
Host JT Ruhnke sits down with Stoney Keeley one last time to here Stoney's final thoughts about the Titans on the pod, madden rating maddness, and more! Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com TICKETS TO SINKERS 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sinkers-40th-birthday-jamboree-w-the-basement-east-tickets/13811094?pl=basement
Which AFC South Quarterback Will Be The Best in 2025? Way Too Early Roster Rankings!
Host JT Ruhnke is joined by Easton Freeze of AtoZSports to break down his roster ranking list and talk where Cam Ward fits into the AFS South heirarchy! Presented by M.L.ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com
What We Learned From A Tennessee Titans Minicamp Full of Smack Talk
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley break down everything from the last two days of mandatory minicamp, as well as what to expect from the team in July when training camp begins.
Takeaways From Cam Ward's Stellar Start at Tennessee Titans Mandatory Minicamp
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley break down everything from day one of mandatory minicamp, including Jeffery Simmons retunr, Cam Ward's stellar day, and more! Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
Which Tennessee Titans Have The Most To Prove At Mandatory Minicamp Next Week
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley preview the Tennessee Titans Mandatory Minicamp, What to expect, and Who has the most to prove. Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
The Biggest Takeaways From Tennessee Titans OTA's
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley talk about the biggest takeaways from Titans OTAs and what we learned about the 2025 team and more! Presented by M.L.ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
What We Learned About The New Look Tennessee Titans In Round One of OTAS
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley react to the Titans first OTA availability, how the team has grown over the past year, and more! Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages! Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com
Answering YOUR Biggest Questions About The Tennessee Titans Offseason
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley dive into your questions and give their takes on some of the biggest Tennessee Titans Offseason Topics! Presented by M.L. ROSE Find a Location Near You at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by SINKERS BEVERAGES Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbeverages.com
New Tennessee Titans Talk Culture, But Will It Lead To More On-field Success?
Host JT Ruhnke recaps everything from todays press conferences, including how the Titans are builidng their culture in Brian Callahan's second year! Presented by M.L.ROSE Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
Did The Tennessee Titans Get A Schedule Deserving Of Their Rebuild? Reasons For No Primetime Games
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley break down the Tennessee Titans Schedule, why the Titans have no primetime games, and more on the Titans rookie class. Presented by ML Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop Sinkers at www.sinkersbev.com
The Tennessee Titans Rookie's Who Will Impact The Team The Most in 2025: Recapping Rookie Minicamp
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley are back to break down everything from rookie minicamp, and talk about the tone the tennessee Titans set going forward in the 2025 offseason Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
Previewing Tennessee Titans Rookie Minicamp: What to expect from Cam Ward, UDFAs, And More
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley talk Titans rookies as Tennessee gears up for minicamp post draft! Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
The Tennessee Titans Draft Debrief: The Biggest Storylines Heading Into Minicamp and OTAs
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley break down everything we heard after the draft from Mike Borgonzi, Chad Brinker, and Brian Callahan. Clips from new Titans Tyler Lockett and Xavier Woods, along with the Titans hidden gem UDFAS! Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
The 2025 Tennessee Titans Draft Recap Episode!
bonusJT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley react to every single Titans draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft! Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
The 2025 NFL Draft Endgame: Tennessee Titans Press Conference, Mock Draft 3.0, and More!
Join JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley as they dive into everything from todays Tennessee Titans press conference, JT's Mock Draft 3.0, Stoney Keeley's Draft Guide, and More! 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-51520 Saturday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-64856 Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
Getting our HOTTEST Takes Off Our Chests' In The 2025 NFL Draft Take Purge!
Host JT Ruhnke is joined by Stoney Keeley and Easton Freeze to fire off some hot takes about the 2025 NFL Draft! 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-51520 Saturday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-64856 Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
Drafting Our 2025 All NFL Draft Prospect Teams!
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley take turns drafting their 2025 prospect teams as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches! 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-51520 Saturday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-64856 Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
The Biggest Questions the Tennessee Titans Still Need To Answer in the 2025 NFL Draft
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley discuss the biggest narratives and questions still lingering for the Tennessee Titans ahead of the NFL Draft! 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-51520 Saturday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-64856 Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com
The Tennessee Titans Trade Scenarios That NO ONE Is Talking About!
Host JT Ruhnke and Stoney Keeley discuss possible alternate trade scenarios, top 30 vists, canceling of Sanders workout, and more! 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-51520 Saturday tickets https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-64856 Presented by M.L.Rose Find a location near you at www.mlrose.com Sponsored by Sinkers Beverages Shop at www.sinkersbeverages.com