in the light that they're very good players, agreed. But like you wrote, they're out of position and not able to maximize their potential. they should be gone.I like Horton and give him huge kudos for changing the D six different ways during a game to try and try to overcome. He is extremely creative.
I can't tell if Michael is Whisenhunt's pawn. I often get infuriated that they can move the ball the length of the field effortlessly for two series and then they switch to some slow it down offense and stink.
I'm afraid of losing Casey and Morgan who are two quality players playing out of position.
Roos was excellent and whisenhunt said how he was well beyond his expectations. If he can recover, re-sign him. Oher stinks.
I think Mett showed plenty and am totally fine with him as the qb next year.
Hunter and battle do not seem to be whisenhunt guys
Don't think there is a sure-fire franchise QB in the draft if you're not sold on MM.I agree that I'd like to see Mariota, but the problem I have is that I'm not sure that Whiz is a "mobile QB" type of guy.
There are just so many holes on this team I don't know where to start.
My plan for Tennessee would be this:
1. Bring Roos back, put him at LT, and slide Lewan out to RT. Lewan looks good and that gives us bookends for at least 1-2 years. draft a Tackle in rounds 3 or 4.
2. Sign Mark Ingram to fix the running game. Running back is the easiest position to find in free agency. Fill the hole.
3. Draft a pass rusher at the top of round 1. This team needs a spark on defense.
4. Draft a WR at the beginning of round 2. Kendall Wright is a very good WR. Hunter is a project, but you can't give up on him quite yet. He needs one more year as he's just very raw.
5. Aside from the one WR and the one tackle, go all defense all the time in the draft.
6. Free agency should be devoted to filling holes with players that fit the 3-4 defense that Horton likes to run.
7. Gamble on Mettenberger as the QB of the future. It's all a gamble, and I think if Mett pans out, then the Titans have the luxury of getting a stud defensive player this year at the top of the draft. Build an offense around Mett and let him grow. If he fails, than at least we have a stud defender and can draft another QB in 2016.
8. The one exception to the plan is if a QB exists that we think is a sure-fire franchise QB. If that guy is around, you have to draft him. I personally wouldn't bank the future on MM, who seems like the quintessential college QB, or Winston, who i wouldn't want to have the keys to my franchise.
Who are their good players?
Walker, Wright, Roos, Lewan, Casey, WIlliamson, and Griffin. If 4-3 then Derrick Morgan. "What in Sam Hill" too.Who are their good players?
Guys that tall don't have the hip flexibility to play CB. There's a reason even Brown at 6'4" plays physical at the line but gets burnt often if he doesn't get his hands on the WR and mess up the release. He can't flip his hips and stick to guys downfield easily.I've been waiting to see him and Kris Durham didn't look like a WR in the few plays last week. I went digging and he was Georgia defensive player of the year in high school. Umm why haven't the Titans tried him as a 6 foot 6 inch cornerback?
That's some good points.Guys that tall don't have the hip flexibility to play CB. There's a reason even Brown at 6'4" plays physical at the line but gets burnt often if he doesn't get his hands on the WR and mess up the release. He can't flip his hips and stick to guys downfield easily.I've been waiting to see him and Kris Durham didn't look like a WR in the few plays last week. I went digging and he was Georgia defensive player of the year in high school. Umm why haven't the Titans tried him as a 6 foot 6 inch cornerback?
Randy Gregory or Leonard Williams should help.I wasn't impressed with Bortles, again. I don't see the need for Mariotta. I totally prefer Cooper if we go offense. Mett looks much better than Bortles to me.
I'd really like a stud defensive player most of all. It''d be nice if they had a blanketing CB or stud LB but if they go D it's probably a DL.
The time to trade is when someone has taken the first QB. So getting pick #2 might be a winnerSo you guys think Mett is the guy next year? I like his potential but can't really buy in the whole way.
Tenn is looking at a top 3 pick almost for certain now, I think. QB has to be an option for them, no?
If they're happy with Mett then I'd think they should explore trading down options. Someone is going to be willing to move up for a QB IMO. The drop from Winston/Mariota is steep.
Gregory and Beasley would be awesome additions for Tenn. Both can play and transition into the 3-4 OLB system easily and both are top 5 talents IMO. I'd much rather have Gregory, though.Have to give Mett the shot...bring someone in to "compete".
I don't think he is great...but perhaps good enough and you compound the problem with this team if you again start over at QB and draft one in the first.
Not seeing much of a sure fire 3-4 OLB in this draft...if they can't move back...I think you have to take Cooper and have that legit stud WR.
Don't take an RB high...free agency is likely the way to go.
if the Raiders trade up for MM, I'd hope Carr would be included. I'd injure myself rushing to the phone to accept that deal.Top pick: DL stud. If there isn't one try to trade down a bit with someone in love with Mariotta (Raiders?); if trade down; top DB
2nd Round: LB. DB?
3rd rnd: Bruising back, top of the third, should be talent left
4th and beyond: D all the way, maybe a back up OL somewhere
It's only bad news depending on the deal... If true. There is a possibility this is good news if the deal is right. Again, barring there is a deal at all.Not good news if true for Titan fans.
http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/353271/jay-cutler-tennessee-titans/
"Now, a prominent Chicago radio station host is saying the reason the Bears have benched Jay Cutler is because they have a deal lined up with the Tennessee Titans."
Why? The Titans have stunk for years. Why do we HAVE to give a 6th round pick a shot? He had a shot, and didn't play all that well. Did he show flashes? Sure. But he's a 6th rounder.sho nuff said:Have to give Mett the shot...bring someone in to "compete".
I don't think he is great...but perhaps good enough and you compound the problem with this team if you again start over at QB and draft one in the first.
Not seeing much of a sure fire 3-4 OLB in this draft...if they can't move back...I think you have to take Cooper and have that legit stud WR.
Don't take an RB high...free agency is likely the way to go.
yeah, if they throw in their first so you could draft another qb it'd be an ok dealIt's only bad news depending on the deal... If true.There is a possibility this is good news if the deal is right. Again, barring there is a deal at all.Not good news if true for Titan fans.
http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/353271/jay-cutler-tennessee-titans/
"Now, a prominent Chicago radio station host is saying the reason the Bears have benched Jay Cutler is because they have a deal lined up with the Tennessee Titans."
no, you FIRE Whiz before he gets off the field in week 17, one of the worst NFL coaches in recent memory, his SB appearance with Az be damned. he's easily the worst head coach in the NFLI'm frustrated. This team has no spark and terrible players. Spent two years building an offensive line and the line sucks.
Gotta give Whiz more time but the worst part of today was the injury to Mett. Now they almost have to pick a qb early.
Because of my next sentence. They need a lot of things besides just QB. Taking a QB early (1st round) IMO compounds their problems.Why? The Titans have stunk for years. Why do we HAVE to give a 6th round pick a shot? He had a shot, and didn't play all that well. Did he show flashes? Sure. But he's a 6th rounder.sho nuff said:Have to give Mett the shot...bring someone in to "compete".
I don't think he is great...but perhaps good enough and you compound the problem with this team if you again start over at QB and draft one in the first.
Not seeing much of a sure fire 3-4 OLB in this draft...if they can't move back...I think you have to take Cooper and have that legit stud WR.
Don't take an RB high...free agency is likely the way to go.
The Titans need a QB, end of story.
Highly disagree he is the worst HC in the NFL.no, you FIRE Whiz before he gets off the field in week 17, one of the worst NFL coaches in recent memory, his SB appearance with Az be damned. he's easily the worst head coach in the NFLI'm frustrated. This team has no spark and terrible players. Spent two years building an offensive line and the line sucks.
Gotta give Whiz more time but the worst part of today was the injury to Mett. Now they almost have to pick a qb early.
Why would you trade crap for worse crap that has let a team completely implode despite some talent. That is a mess in Chicago far worse than in Nashville.I find it very hard to find anything positive whisenhunt has done.
I'd like a Trestman for Whisenhunt trade
because I have hated their offense for a few years now and am desperateWhy would you trade crap for worse crap that has let a team completely implode despite some talent. That is a mess in Chicago far worse than in Nashville.I find it very hard to find anything positive whisenhunt has done.
I'd like a Trestman for Whisenhunt trade
DefinitelyWhy would you trade crap for worse crap that has let a team completely implode despite some talent. That is a mess in Chicago far worse than in Nashville.I find it very hard to find anything positive whisenhunt has done.
I'd like a Trestman for Whisenhunt trade
Yep. Titans fans need to face the fact that other than a handful of players, this team needs a complete overhaul. Wiz gets some blame but nowhere near what Trestman had screwed up. Give wiz another year, get him some players that fit his plan and show some leadership, then evaluate.Why would you trade crap for worse crap that has let a team completely implode despite some talent. That is a mess in Chicago far worse than in Nashville.I find it very hard to find anything positive whisenhunt has done.
I'd like a Trestman for Whisenhunt trade