X Xavier Restrepo is viewed as a high-upside hold for later in Tennessee’s WR room, but the host predicts he’ll be cut in favor of veteran and versatile pieces while emphasizing 53-man math and waiver risk. The discussion pivots on Restrepo’s value as a punt returner and potential slot threat versus the immediate utility of James Proche, Bryce Oliver, Van Jefferson, and Calvin Ridley in a rebuilt offense. Injuries at running back and tight end force a focus on depth, with the Titans projected to keep seven WRs, four RBs, four TEs, and a hefty 10-man O-line. The waiver landscape looms, meaning Restrepo could land on the practice squad or be claimed, reshaping the Titans’ long-term WR plan.

The broader tone centers on how the Titans balance youth with proven value, especially on special teams, as they navigate August cuts. The host argues this approach reflects a rebuilding mindset that might trade short-term wins for future upside, making Restrepo a symbolic barometer for how Tennessee values development, versatility, and depth at crucial positions heading into Week 1.

Cam Ward delivered a clean final preseason showing, guiding a methodical Titans drive for a score and posting 10-for-19 for 145 yards with no penalties, signaling growth and leadership behind a banged-up line. Van Jefferson sparked the passing game with 102 receiving yards on three catches, including a sideline spark and a top-tier toe-tap burst. Chestnut and Mullings added splash plays to the backfield, while the defense got its share of marquee moments from Lynch and Williams. Ward’s command sits alongside Will Levis in a QB competition that could shape Week 1 and beyond, as Burrow-style pocket poise meets a Titans offense intent on avoiding last year’s miscues. Titans fans also got a clearer read on the depth chart, OL cohesion, and special-teams roles, with Ridley and Lewan cited as key return to form pieces.

Legarius Sneed activation off PUP sharpens the Titans’ ceiling and injects an experienced, disruptive presence into the secondary, potentially unlocking both sides of the ball as the season opens. Cam Ward’s five-TD practice day signals a growing comfort with the playbook and an increasing command of the offense, even as health and roster questions loom. The Van Jefferson trade chatter adds a veteran option to the wideout room and presses Tennessee to balance depth with cost, especially with injuries to Ridley and Winston and questions around Sweat’s availability. Rosters and future planning remain fluid, but the optimism centers on a defense that could finally support a young offense with clearer paths to big plays and improved field position. The Titans’ preseason finale and subsequent roster decisions will be critical in shaping Week 1 expectations for fantasy managers.