Borgonzi prioritizes production over athleticism (avg 54th percentile)
The 2025 Titans front office represents a complete organizational rebuild under first-year GM Mike Borgonzi, who brings three Super Bowl rings and the Chiefs' championship culture to Tennessee. The leadership structure is remarkable: two former NFL General Managers (Dave Ziegler, Reggie McKenzie) supporting a first-time GM provides unmatched institutional knowledge. The front office combines 8 total Super Bowl championships worth of experience. Borgonzi's "Draft, Develop, Retain" philosophy and character-first approach mirrors Kansas City's model. Strengths: championship pedigree throughout leadership, Vin Marino's 37 years of contract expertise and institutional knowledge (19 years with Titans), growing analytics department under Scott Cohen (34 NFL seasons) and Rob Riederer, and multiple former players in scouting (Reed, Thompson, Miller, Agnew). The scouting department features remarkable stability with Jon Salge (20 years) and Wes Slay (12 years). Concerns: completely new leadership must mesh quickly, rebuilding roster around Cam Ward and 2026 #4 pick requires patience, and AFC South competition is fierce with Jaguars ascending. The Ziegler hire is intriguing - his Raiders tenure was short but he brings Patriots dynasty experience and provides a safety net if Borgonzi struggles. If Borgonzi can replicate even half of Kansas City's success, the Titans could return to contention quickly.