New Tennessee Titans' cornerback Alontae Taylor didn't waste time getting to work when he arrived in Nashville — starting quick conversations with the face of the defense, Jeffery Simmons. Speaking on In the Bayou, the podcast hosted by retired 12-year NFL safety and three-time All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu, Taylor laid out why he believes Tennessee's defense is poised for a turnaround.Alontae Taylor Plans to Help Change Tennessee Titans' DefenseTitans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) runs up field as he rehabilitates his knee during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park Monday, July 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nas Titans 7 29 Observations 016 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe first thing Taylor did was pick the brain of star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons."I talked to Jeff as soon as I got there, and I just kind of asked him what he thought the problems have been the past couple of years," Taylor said. "He expressed a couple of things — coverage, getting to the quarterback, stuff like that. And he always says, 'Bro, you cover those guys, we're going to get to the quarterback. I promise.'"Alontae Taylor previews the Titans’ defensive vision for 2026 and what’s next in Tennessee 🔥“You know, he [Jeffery Simmons] always says, ‘Like, bro, you cover those guys, we’re going to get to the quarterback.’ And I just told him that’s why they brought us here… we’re going… pic.twitter.com/fme9qitS4D— In The Bayou With Tyrann Mathieu (@InTheBayouPod) July 17, 2026Taylor's answer was simple: that's exactly why he's here."I told him, that's why they brought us here — me and my boy Flott," Taylor said, referencing fellow free-agent cornerback Cor'Dale Flott. "We're going to change that dynamic."Buying Into the Defensive OverhaulJets defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (91) is shown with the ball in the end zone as the Jets got two points for a safety. Sunday, October 9, 2022
