Jan. 22, 2026, 4:04 a.m. ET
While we wait to see how the staff shakes out for the Tennessee Titans under Robert Saleh, the excitement for this new era in Nashville is all over social media. Not only are analysts and insiders taking a different approach with their commentary, but the players are out there expressing their feelings.
The latest player to come out and express his approval of the hire is All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who joined Jordan Schultz to discuss the hire, and from the jump, his comments made it clear where he sits on the excitement spectrum.
“Hell! It was after the game we played San Fran. They tellin’ me I’m a helluva player. At the end, kinda brought it up. Like… gonna be in Tennessee next year, right? And it’s crazy, crazy that this happened.” Simmons said, “To see his energy on the sideline, that’s contagious. And to have that from a head coach now. I want to celebrate with my coach. I want to see that fired-up-ness on the sideline. That’s what excites me.”
While there are still many things to work out with staffing and even more with the roster, Saleh has already left an impression on the players, which is a great sign for the future of the organization.
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