The Tennessee Titans are facing a tough season, starting with a 0-5 record. This poor performance led CEO Burke Nihill to apologize to fans.
Nihill, who represents controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk, spoke to ESPN about the team’s current state. He emphasized the franchise’s responsibility to its fans and expressed regret over recent performances.
“The first thing I would say back to the fans is just that we’re sorry,” Nihill said. “There’s nobody in this building that doesn’t feel a sense of grief about it, because not only are we fans of the team as well, but we feel the sense of responsibility to deliver. And we’ve let our fans down because football is supposed to be fun.”
The Titans made strategic changes in the offseason by hiring head coach Robert Saleh and keeping general manager Mike Borgonzi for a second season. With Cam Ward, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, entering his second year, there were high hopes for the team to compete in the playoffs. However, their performance on the field has fallen short.
The offense has been particularly weak, averaging the fewest points per game in the NFL at 11.6. While the defense has been respectable, tied for 11th in league standings by allowing 21.8 points per game, the offense’s struggles have prevented any wins.
Despite the setbacks, Nihill expressed confidence in the team’s leadership. He believes that Saleh and Borgonzi have the potential to steer the Titans back to competitive football.
“I personally feel a sense of stability,” Nihill remarked. “I believe that Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh are ultimately going to get this team out of the woods and restore it to competitive football. The train is on the tracks. It just hasn’t picked up momentum, but it will.”
The Titans have seen constant changes in recent years, including frequent firings of general managers and head coaches. They have lost 33 of their last 39 games and are currently on a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, managing just six victories since 2023.
As the Titans prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, both Nihill and the desperate fan base are hopeful for a turnaround.
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