Tennessee Titans Defensive Coordinator Shane BowenNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Let’s call it pre-confidence.

Members of the Titans’ defense have been talking about the unit’s swagger, and it’s a nice concept.

Yes, there is a lot of new blood.

But when you’re coming off a season where you allowed opponents to convert over half their third downs and you posted all of 19 sacks, how much flexing should really go on at this stage?

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