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The Titans Are Trying Something Different This Offseason

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Mike Patton | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 3:41 PM ET

4Hs. That's what the Tennessee Titans are using this offseason. No, it isn't the youth development program that focuses on head, heart, hands and health that provides educational opportunities for youth and promotes a holistic approach to youth development.

But what it is for the Titan players to be split up into teams and tell their teams their history, hardship, heroes and highlights, along with competing in competitions with their teams and earning points. Some fans have viewed them playing different games and engaging in various exercises as a waste of time. But for the Titans, they look at it a little differently.

"I close the door, and I ask my group, 'Tell me your Hs,' and I tell no one to hold back to let everyone know what you have going on," Ridley said at his recent Youth Football Camp. "Maybe we can help."

The 4H's has been the talk of Titans offseason for a couple weeks. I asked Calvin Ridley about if he feels the 4H's are strengthening the leadership of this team as well as the bond. Here's his response. #titanUp    #NFL pic.twitter.com/hcFPcYcCb3
— Mike Patton (@MikePatton82) May 24, 2025

Ridley sees it as a way to come closer, as you can tell from his comments. Not only does it allow people to come closer, but it also allows them to learn more about their teammates, as rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo points out.

"I think in order to lead, you have to know your guys on a personal level," Restrepo said. "I think just to get to know everyone on a personal level, that way when you are asking something from somebody, it is not out of disrespect. You know where they come from. You know their hopes and their heroes, and when in their life they have had a heartbreak. You can just push them that much more because you know how to talk to people."

Titans rookie WR Xavier Restrepo's Thoughts on The Effects of the 4H's So Far. Full interview available herehttps://t.co/eR8UkrW6UZ #TitanUp #NFL pic.twitter.com/3dITZXAUP5
— Mike Patton (@MikePatton82) May 27, 2025

The Titans are a team that is looking to rebound from a rough season last year, and with every little thing, they are moving with intentionality to get better not only on the field but in every single connection with each other off of it.

The 4Hs represent a different approach, but they could also be one to help bond this team closer and ultimately achieve their desired outcome in the wins and losses column.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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