Morning Drive

Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky joins Robby and Joe in studio this hour discussing all things Titans.  What do we make of the recent improvement in the run game and offseason plan at RB?  Have we seen enough improvement from Cam Ward this season?  What does he need to continue to work on this offseason?  We head to your phones.  What is the plan at WR, and is Calvin Ridley for sure gone?

College basketball is starting to ramp up.  Robby and Joe share the latest on the Vols and Vandy.  We get back into a little Heisman Trophy debate.  Joe says it's totally fair that Charles Woodson won the Heisman over Peyton Manning.  Fans are not happy.  We take your phones.  We close out the hour with the Rex Rant.

Robby and Joe began the program with some news yesterday that Nick Saban has become a minority owner with the Nashville Predators.  Does that mean anything for the organization?  We get into the latest with the Titans.  What do we make of the recent improvement in the run game?  Does that change anything about the RB plan this offseason?  Titans DC Dennard Wilson talked about the defense making adjustments.  Which veteran players should the Titans try to keep around for next season?  We take your phones.

Some sad news over the weekend as Jeffery Simmons was a victim of a home burglary while on the road.  How worrisome is the security for NFL players?  What are the next steps to keep this from happening moving forward?  We take your phones.  We get back into some thoughts on the draft and plan for the Titans.  We close out with final phones and CFP matchups.

How do we think the personalities of Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia could affect their NFL Draft prospects?  Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic joins the show to share his early thoughts and big picture on the NFL Draft.  We get into some of the CFP matchups and which intrigue us the most?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close out the hour.

The Steelers defeated the Dolphins on MNF last night.  We begin with some thoughts on the latest with the NFL playoff races.  Which teams do we feel like are actual Super Bowl contenders?  We discuss some Vols with Ben McKee of Go Vols 247.  How do we think UT would and should attack the QB position this offseason?

Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit to share his thoughts on the weekend of action.  We get back into the performance from Cam Ward and the Titans.  Is Ward still missing too many routine plays and throws?  Are we starting to see some improvement from the OL?  We head to your phones and take your final texts.

We continue some more thoughts on the Titans and take your phones.  Philip Rivers and the Colts almost pulled off the upset over Seattle.  There were some big injuries in the NFL yesterday, as Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons are out for the season.  Fernando Mendonza from Indiana won the Heisman as Diego Pavia landed in 2nd place.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close out the hour.

Another busy Monday reacting to the weekend of action.  The Titans failed to build on last week's momentum as they fell to the 49ers, 37-24.  What did we think about the performance of Cam Ward?  There is one thing we like from Ward's game, but is it sustainable long-term?  What signs of improvement are we seeing from the offense?  We head to the phones.  There were some big injuries around the NFL yesterday as well.

ESPN NFL Titans reporter Turron Davenport hops on the show for his weekly visit to break down all things Titans.  We head to the phones.  What do we think the NFL prospects are for Diego Pavia?  We pick some games on Pigskin Pick 'Em, and share our final thoughts on the Titans matchup vs San Fran.

We carry over a little bit of the conversation on Notre Dame and its schedule moving forward.  We transition to some NFL talk and some of the latest nuggets around the offseason coaching searches.  Is Mike McCarthy a legit option for the Titans?  The Preds have been playing better as of late.  Alex Daugherty from The Tennessean joins the show to discuss the latest with the team.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

The Nashville Predators got a big 7-2 win over the Blues last night thanks to four goals from Steven Stamkos.  What do we make of the team's improved play as of late?  We talk some college football for the remainder of the hour.  Which program is the most disliked?  We take your phones.  After missing the playoff, what does the future of Notre Dame's schedule look like?

Yahoo Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins the show for his usual visit breaking down all things NFL.  What is he hearing in regards to the offseason coaching moves?  What do we make of all the heat on Jalen Hurts this week?  We wrap up the show with your final phones.

Sharing some latest thoughts and updates on the Titans and NFL coaching searches.  What does the future look like for Andy Reid and the Chiefs?  What does that mean for Matt Nagy?  Nashville Predators HC Andrew Brunette joins the show for his weekly visit ahead of tonight's matchup vs St. Louis.  Joe has the Rex Rant.

We begin with the latest in the world of college football after Michigan fired HC Sherrone Moore last night.  Where do they go from here?  The Vols have hired Jim Knowles as the new DC.  Has Notre Dame stopped complaining yet?  We take your phones.  We close out the hour with the Best and Worst Things in Sports This Week.

Paul Kuharsky from PaulKuharsky.com continues his visit in studio discussing all things Titans.  We get into the news around the Colts after the signing of Philip Rivers.  What is the latest with the Titans coaching search?  Which teams could make moves after the season?  Who are our current top choices for the Titans as of right now?  We head to the phones.  Can JC Latham and the OL build upon a solid showing vs the Browns?  Will Simmons and Dike make all-pro or the Pro Bowl?

The Nashville Predators got the shootout win over Colorado last night.  What do we think of the recent play after the slow start to the season?  How much do we think the roster might change as the season goes on?  Paul Kuharsky joins Robby and Joe in studio talking Titans.  We share some thoughts on the win vs Cleveland and can they keep the run game success going?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

Some AFC South news to begin the show as the Colts officially signed Philip Rivers to the team's practice squad.  How do we think that could play out?  How much of an impact could the 1st overall pick have on the coaching search for the Titans?  Would that help entice some candidates?  Who are some possible wildcard candidates that could emerge?  We take your phones.  Will the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin?

The Vols made a change on the coaching staff after firing DC Tim Banks.  What other moves could we see this offseason for UT?  We get back into the NFL talk and reports that the Colts have worked out Philip Rivers following the injury to Daniel Jones.  Surely the Colts will need to do something at QB.  We take your phones.  We close out the show with some PFF grades for the Titans OL.

The Music City Bowl matchup is set between Tennessee and Illinois.  CEO and President Scotty Ramsey joins the show to discuss the latest.  The Heisman Trophy finalists were revealed, and Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia will be headed to New York.  Will and should Pavia win?  We take your phones.  Robby has the Rob Rant of the day.

We begin with some thoughts on the MNF game from last night after the Chargers took down the Eagles.  The playoff races in the NFL are starting to really heat up.  Who do we think is the favorite in the AFC this season?  Are the Chiefs cooked?  Will the Ravens still win the division?  The Titans are tied for the toughest strength of schedule per DVOA.  Does that change how we feel at all about the season?  We take your phones and discuss more on the AFC playoff picture.

Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit to break down the Titans' win over Cleveland.  How surprising was it that the Titans were able to keep Myles Garrett in check this week?  We get more into the Sanders vs Ward talk, and how do we feel about the ceiling for these guys right now?  We wrap up with some of Mike McCoy's victory speech and your final phones.

We continue the discussion on the Titans after the win over Cleveland.  What does the injury to Daniel Jones mean for the AFC South?  The final CFP rankings were revealed on Sunday.  Although the committee has been terrible this season, did they get the final rankings correct?  What do we make of some of the matchups?  Should Notre Dame have been left out of the field?  Robby has the Rob Rant to close out the hour.

The Tennessee Titans secured the team's 2nd win of the season on Sunday with a 31-29 victory over the Cleveland Browns.  How nice is it to talk about a win for once?  Although some fans are not happy as the win knocks the Titans out of the 1st overall pick.  The run game for the offense showed up with a big game as Tony Pollard had a career day.  Browns DL Myles Garrett was held in check for the most part.  What did we think about the Ward vs Sanders QB matchup?  We take your phones.  Plus, a big injury in the AFC South.

ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport hops on the show for his weekly visit to discuss all things Titans.  How are we feeling about the Titans vs Browns matchup this week?  How many sacks will Myles Garrett have this week?  Will the game hit the over of 33.5?  We pick some games on Pigskin Pick 'Em, and close out with your final phones.

We continue some thoughts on the changes that need to happen with the CFP committee and take more calls.  We talk some NFL and the latest with the Titans coaching search.  Could Pittsburgh and Mike Tomlin really part ways after the season?  What are some other dominoes that could fall to impact the coaching search?  We close out the hour with the Rex Rant.

We open the show with some thoughts on the TNF matchup as the Lions kept playoff hopes alive with a win over Dallas.  What do we make of the latest playoff picture?  The Preds got a big 2-1 win in OT over Florida last night.  The team has won 4 of the last 5 games, but is it too late to get things turned around?  Apparently Vanderbilt football considered trying to play an extra game this weekend, but couldn't get things lined up.  What do we make of the conference championship games this weekend, and we take some phones on the CFP committee.

Yahoo Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins the show for his weekly visit talking all things Titans and NFL.  Who are some of the coaching candidates that might shake loose this offseason?  We react to some of what Charles had to say.  This QB class for the upcoming NFL draft is not as good as we thought it would be heading into the season.  We wrap up the show with your phones.

We get some carryover texts on the Best and Worst in Sports this Week.  Should be an interesting TNF matchup between the Lions and Cowboys tonight.  Who is the favorite in the AFC?  We share some more thoughts on the coaching search for the Titans and which names stand out right now.  We take your phones.  Joe and Paul each have a little rant.

Joe Rexrode and Paul Kuharsky are in today.  We begin with some thoughts on the Titans and leadership of the team.  Which players could be part of that leadership core moving forward?  We take your phones.  We get into the latest with CFB coaching carousel.  Who is Penn State going to hire?  We close out the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports this Week.

Paul Kuharsky joins the guys in studio for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans.  This past week vs Jacksonville felt like rock bottom for the season.  Why does Mike McCoy love field goals so much?  What are the chances OL J.C. Latham can get things turned around?  Has this season changed the way the Titans will approach the offseason?  We close out with some thoughts on Cam Ward vs Shedeur Sanders this week.

We begin the 2nd hour asking the question: Which would be better for Vanderbilt long-term, making the College Football Playoff or Diego Pavia winning the Heisman Trophy?  We head to your phones.  There was some more movement in the college football coaching carousel.  Who is going to land at Penn St?  Joe has the Rex Rant of the day.

The latest rankings for the college football playoff were released last night.  Vanderbilt landed at number 14 and will end up missing the playoff.  Did the committee make the right choices thus far?  The schedule luck just didn't break right for Vandy.  The Dores did get some good news on the recruiting front after 5-star QB Jared Curtis flipped from UGA.  Lane Kiffin is getting some heat from former players about his departure from Ole Miss.

We return to the Titans talk to begin the final hour.  Is this the worst-case scenario season for the team?  Do we think GM Mike Borgonzi and the front office anticipated the season going this poorly?  How much progress can they make on the roster in just one season?  We take your phones.  Do we think L.C. Latham will turn into a legit starter on the OL?  We wrap up the show with some thoughts on the Heisman trophy and chances for Diego Pavia.

Gentry Estes from The Tennessean joins the show to talk all things Nashville sports.  We get into the latest with the college football coaching carousel as Kentucky fired Mark Stoops.  What will happen at Penn St?  Who will be the starting QB for the Vols next season, and could Aguilar gain another year of eligibility?  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

We begin the show on Tuesday talking some Titans.  DL Jeffery Simmons shared some thoughts after the game on Sunday about the team needing to address leadership and culture.  How can the team get that back on track?  What does that mean for the coaching search this offseason?  We head to your phones.  Are the Patriots the favorites in the AFC?  The latest college football playoff rankings are released tonight, but it doesn't look great for Vanderbilt.

Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and Vandy vs Vols.  What does the Vandy mean for its chances at making the CFP?  Where should Diego Pavia land within the Heisman Trophy odds?  What does the loss mean for the Vols and Heupel?  We take more phones.

The Titans fell to 1-11 on the season following a 25-3 loss to Jacksonville yesterday.  The team failed to gain momentum as they only put up 3 points this week.  Cam Ward talked about not taking strides after the game.  Did it feel like Ward was worried about the pass rush in this game?  Will the team win another game?  We get into the latest with the CFB coaching carousel as Lane Kiffin is heading to LSU.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

Robby and Joe begin Monday's show with the latest from the weekend of college football after Vanderbilt gets the 10th win of the season taking down the Vols, 45-24.  What does the win mean for the Dores' chances at the CFP?  Who in college football has a better offense than Vandy right now?  What does the loss mean for UT and Josh Heupel's future?  Do they need to make a change at DC?  We take your phones.

The Titans play host to the Jags this weekend.  How much would fans enjoy trying to knock Jacksonville out of the playoff hunt down the stretch?  We head to your phones.  What do we want to see from Cam Ward after a solid showing vs Seattle?  Will Trevor Lawrence ever live up to the hype?  We pick the big games this weekend in Pigskin Pick 'Em.  We close out the week with some final thoughts on the Vandy vs Vols matchup.

Big college football game in Knoxville this weekend between Vandy and Tennessee.  Is there any player more hated than Pavia in this rivalry?  How do we expect the game to go?  Will the defenses be able to step up?  We head to your phones.  The latest college football playoff rankings came out last night.  What does the future for Ole Miss look like if Lane Kiffin leaves?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close out the hour.

Closing out this Holiday Week on Robby and Rexrode.  We open the show asking the question: If you could only have season tickets for the Preds or Titans for the next five seasons, which team are you picking?  Which team do we foresee having a longer rebuild given the rosters?  We get more into the Preds, and what do we make of the report about the culture of the team?  Which players could we see traded from the Preds as we get closer to the trade deadline?

Charles Robinson from Yahoo joins the show on Tuesday this week with the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We get into the latest with the Titans and Cam Ward after the performance vs Seattle.  Plenty of other NFL news and notes to get to.  Should Cincy try and rush back Joe Burrow?  Will the Lions make a splash in the playoffs?  We close out the show with more thoughts on the Vols vs Vandy matchup.

We start this hour talking Titans.  What did we think of the performance from Cam Ward vs Seattle, and how much hope does that give us and the fans moving forward?  Can the offense and Ward build upon the latest momentum?  The team better not lose to those goobers in Jacksonville.  We get back into the Preds discussion after an 8-3 loss to Florida last night.  Joe has the Rex Rant, and we get back to your phones.

Robby and Joe begin Tuesday's show with some thoughts on the Nashville Predators after falling to Florida 8-3 last night.  Where does the team go from here?  Big college football matchup in Knoxville on Saturday as the Vols host Vandy.  Just how big is this game for the Dores and fans?  What are Vandy's chances at the CFP with a win?  What about UT and what does this mean for Josh Heupel and the program?  We take your phones.