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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) \u2014 For a franchise mired in four straight losing seasons, the Tennessee Titans<\/a> had a lot of selling points to go along with a ton of salary cap money to spend in free agency.<\/p>\n

New coach Robert Saleh and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll combined to lure at least nine players whom they’ve coached previously. Then there’s two big attractions on the roster already in All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons and quarterback Cam Ward.<\/p>\n

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