Mickey Ryan and former Tennessee Titans safety Blaine Bishop discuss the latest headlines with you every weekday right here on 104.5 The Zone. Join the show LIVE from 1-3 PM and hear every hour right here for free on the Zone Podcast network - available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Blaine and Zach discuss what Titans QB Coach Shea Tierney had to say about Cam Ward's accuracy and talk about the 40 day window that the team is entering before Training Camp in late July See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach spend the hour continuing their focus on the Titans 2026 defense including a discussion on LB Cody Barton and if he can improve in his play this upcoming year, and also a discussion about the defensive line rotations and how many snaps Big Jeff could play per game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach talk all things Titans defense and touch on Femi Oladejo who missed practice with an injury and the importance of him being out there getting reps. They then talk about the Linebacker room and who could fill the different roles!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach tune in to hear Jeffery Simmons, Keldric Faulk, Elic Ayomanor, and Cody Barton speak at Day 2 of Mandatory MinicampSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cover 2 with Blaine and Zach - Hour 2 - Brian Daboll Provides Context to Cam Ward's OTA "Struggles"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach listen to Alontae Taylor, Soloman Thomas, and Cam Ward speak at Titans Minicamp Day 1. They also do a little comparing between Cam Ward and Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre in terms of playstyle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the Titans Year 2 Pass Catchers and their roles including Gunnar Helm, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike! They also recap Cam Ward's up and down OTA performance and talk about what it really means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the NBA Finals and the New York Knicks getting their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs. Vanderbilt Legend Shan Foster also joins to give his takes on how the Finals went!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanderbilt Basketball Legend and former SEC Player of the Year Shan Foster joins Blaine and Zach to recap the NBA Finals and talk Jalen Brunson + Victor Wembanyama's legacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach take a look at early season betting lines for the Titans 2026 season and evaluate whether or not they think the lines will cash out or not!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach talk about the importance of NFL teams putting solid weapons around their Quarterbacks, especially teams with young ones. They are then joined by Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports to go Around the NFL with some top Quarterback topics and then finish the hour by talking about Titans backup QB Mitch Trubisky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach are joined by Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports to go Around the NFL and hit on some big time topics, mainly Quarterback focused today! Jordan talks about Cam Ward's struggles at Titans OTAs, Patrick Mahomes' new record breaking contract, and the Vikings QB Battle with Kyler Murray & JJ McCarthy + more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss what the Titans HC and players had to say today at OTAs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach begin the hour by recapping the amazing comeback last night in the NBA Finals with the Knicks beating the Spurs 107-106 after starting the 4th quarter down by 22. Then we hear from Titans players at OTAs: RB Tyjae Spears, CB Marcus Harris, WR Chimere Dike, and TE Gunnar Helm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss a few of the excuses that they have seen Titans fans make for QB Cam Ward and if there is any merit to any of them. The conversation mainly centers around coaching and offensive line play and transitions to what needs to happen in 2026 to potentially defeat some of these "excuses". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach dive into a Game 4 Preview for the NBA Finals and debate whether or not the Spurs can even up the series tonight or if the Knicks will take a 3-1 lead. They talk about things that both teams have done well so far and have struggled with...and what they may need to change tonight for a positive result. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach spend time discussing comments made by Kay Adams on why she thinks Titans QB Cam Ward could be a top 10 QB in 2026 and how that could realistically happen based on certain stats and playmakers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach begin the hour discussing reports of college's not wanting to schedule Texas Tech in athletics due to the Brendan Sorsby developments. They then recap the Spurs big win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and finish the hour with some important stats that show how the Titans may have a good chance from going worst to first in 2026 in the AFC South. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach go through the Titans rookie class and try to set realistic expectations for production in 2026 and potentially beyond!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach kick off the new week by previewing the crucial game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Then they talk about the wild ruling on Texas QB Brendan Sorsby who is eligible to play in 2026 despite breaking many of the NCAA's gambling rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cover 2 with Blaine and Zach - Hour 2 - Wan'Dale/Cam Connection, Worst to First & NBA FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cover 2 with Blaine and Zach - Hr 1 - Bears Stadium Drama, Jordan Dajani Joins, & WR Ink Big ContractsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the NFL with Jordan Dajani - Bears Stadium Drama, Blockbuster Trades & WRs Get PaidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach continue more College FB discussion about all of the crazy changes with the transfer portal window. Blaine and Zach then discuss former Titans HC Brian Callahan and his "false resume" as well as some notable jersey changes in the NFL and how that could affect a team's view of a player like the Browns with Dillon Gabriel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night and then are joined by Chris Phillips of SEC Unfiltered to talk college baseball and college football news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach are joined by Chris Phillips of SEC Unfiltered to talk about College Baseball specifically the overall view of Tennessee and Vanderbilt's programs after disappointing seasons. Then the conversation shifts to Tennessee Football and the situations with the QB room and Chaz Coleman's futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the Titans LB Room and what could happen with players such as Anthony Hill, Cedric Gray, and James Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach begin the hour talking about the Save College Sports Act as well as some comments from Nick Saban on agents taking a large percentage of money and how detrimental that is to college football currently. The guys also give their NBA Finals Preview and Predictions for Game 1 tonight and the Series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss QB's from the 2010's era and whether or not Russell Wilson should make the HOF if this indeed the end of his career after accepting a job as a CBS Sports Analyst for the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the Eagles sending WR AJ Brown to the Patriots and some of the similarities between that trade to the Titans trading him back in 2022. They also transition the conversation into a Jalen Hurts discussion about Quarterback play and the strength of offensive playmakers overall, and also talk about Texans QB CJ Stroud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine, Zach, and Ross go through the entire AFC and see where the Titans WR Room ranks compared to other teams. Then they talk about Chaz Coleman and the Tennessee Vols Football Program and the varying reports around his status with the team. The hour wraps up with a Spurs vs. Thunder game 7 recap!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a ton of NFL News today as Blaine and Zach break down the Rams-Browns trade of Myles Garrett, talk about the news of AJ Brown potentially heading to the Patriots soon, and take a look at the Giants WR Room with recent videos of Malik Nabers not showing good signs. Side note the Titans play the Eagles and Giants in Weeks 2 & 3 of 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach react to everything the Titans players and Robert Saleh said at OTA's plus have a great discussion about the true value and ability of RB Tony Pollard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 5 of Titans OTA's is underway and Blaine and Zach listen to what coaches and players have to say. We hear from Tony Pollard, Daniel Bellinger, Cedric Gray, and Kevin Winston Jr!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach are joined by Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports to talk about some of the top stories in the NFL such as Jaxson Dart's controversy introducing President Trump at a Rally, JJ McCarthy talking about his relationship with Kyler Murray in an interesting way, and the Titans projected win total for 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss what SEC coaches said at SEC Meetings about the expansion of the College Football Playoff as well as a complaint laid out by Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek. They are also joined by CEO of Crushyard Pickleball David Hack to talk about their new Brentwood location. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hack who is the CEO of Crushyard Pickleball joins Blaine and Zach to talk about their new Brentwood location, playing pickleball with NFL Legends, and the rise of Pickleball in general!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss Penn State Transfer Chaz Coleman who has not been showing up to Tennessee summer practice and what that could mean down the line for his future with the Vols. They also talk about Vanderbilt Basketball Star Tyler Tanner returning to the Commodores for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the Titans projected win total for 2026 and what a "good season" could look like as well as specific position groups on the roster that lack depth for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the new popular debate regarding the Titans and the NFL which is no injuries during the season for a team vs no turnovers and which one would be better!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss an article from Bill Barnwell of ESPN that lists the Titans best and worst offseason moves as well as the New York Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers to head to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach have heard about the graduation ceremony at Centennial High School in Franklin and they have some thoughts. They also continue an all time QB discussion going off of ESPN's John Elway vs. Aaron Rodgers conversation from last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach continue the discussion of Titans offensive linemen and tie it into Cam Ward reshaping his body by losing 10 pounds prior to OTA's. They end the week discussing FOX Sports' ranking of the Titans supporting cast for Cam WardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss Carnell Tate's performance yesterday at Titans OTA's and how he has already changed the minds of a lot of media members who didn't seem to like the pick. They are then joined by Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports to go around the NFL and hit on some big trending topics. Then lastly they listen to Wan'Dale Robinson's Press Conference at OTA's and discuss what he had to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach go around the NFL with Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports and hit a lot of topics including Titans OTA's, AJ Brown Drama, Lamar and Herbert skipping OTA's, and Aaron Rodgers Announcement about Retirement after 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach react to what Titans HC Robert Saleh had to say at Titans OTA's on a plethora of topics including O Line competition, Femi Oladejo, Preseason Plan, and facing the Jets in Week 1!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss some of what Titans HC Robert Saleh had to say at OTA's then Titans players speak to the media. The players that speak are Safety Amani Hooker, Guard Peter Skoronski, Quarterback Cam Ward, and Receiver Wan'Dale RobinsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the situation with Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and if he will play in 2026 or enter the Supplemental Draft. They also discuss bad Titans Free Agent signings in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach start the hour off by complaining about people's inability to drive in the rain. The conversation then transitions to the Knicks pulling off an amazing comeback vs the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Lastly we get some breaking news that Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers will retire after this season - Blaine and Zach discuss how this could affect the Titans maybe getting a flexed primetime game late this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the Super Bowl coming to Nashville some more then transition the conversation to some different veteran position battles across the Titans roster heading into OTA's and the 2026 Offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl is officially headed to Nashville in February of 2030 and Blaine + Zach break it all down! They also discuss the Titans and Cam Ward having no primetime games for a second straight year and compare it to other teams who have been in similar situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.