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[bengalboy]

Titans Scrambling At WR Position

Jim Wyatt, Tennessean - [Full Article]

The Titans' top two wide receivers from last year — Drew Bennett and Bobby Wade — are gone. And Veteran WR David Givens, still recovering from a serious knee injury, won't be ready for the start of the season, if he plays at all this fall. That leaves Brandon Jones as the team's No. 1 WR. Jones caught 27 passes for 384 yards and led the team with 4 TD receptions in 2006.

 

[King of the Jungle]

The whole article....

Titans WR Jones potentially the No. 1 receiver

Written by: JIM WYATT ¦ 5/12/2007

The Titans' top two receivers from last year - Drew Bennett and Bobby Wade - are gone. Veteran David Givens, still recovering from a serious knee injury, won't be ready for the start of the season, if he plays at all this fall.

That leaves Brandon Jones as potentially the team's No. 1 receiver, although Jones himself knows he has a lot to prove. Jones caught 27 passes for 384 yards and led the team with 4 touchdown receptions in '06.

"I wouldn't say I was the No. 1 guy; I would say I'd be in the middle of the pack. I haven't done anything, just like the rest of the guys,'' Jones said.

"The No. 1 guy is Vince Young. The No. 1 guy is the offensive line, the guys that have done something. We're just out there helping. So we'll see who's going to be the No. 1 guy.'

 

[Phlash]

Potentially sneaky pickup? I could see some nice space being open downfield with everyone playing for the run.

 

[Biabreakable]

Travis Henry is gone. Who is going to generate such a threat of the run that it will open up the passing game?

I am not very optimistic about the Titans offense in 2007.

 

[Otis]

Potentially sneaky pickup? I could see some nice space being open downfield with everyone playing for the run.

There's nothing potentially sneaky about that pickup. BJones is just great value this year, period. If he stays healthy, he finishes top 20.

 

[LHUCKS]

Why would you do this to your football team?

 

[Gatorman]

Marty booker is available. They are not that desperate, it seems.

 

[Boone22]

Marty booker is available. They are not that desperate, it seems.

So is Keyshawn, Moulds and Antonio Bryant. There's some veteram talent out there if they want it.

 

[Beaumont]

Marty booker is available. They are not that desperate, it seems.

So is Keyshawn, Moulds and Antonio Bryant. There's some veteram talent out there if they want it.

And Travis Taylor ...

 

[enfuego]

Jeff Fisher recently had this to say regarding the WR situation (from the Tennessean):

“If the right guy comes up [we’d sign him], but we’re not concerned about depth at the position,” Fisher said. “We have guys going into their third year, and one guy going into his fourth and a couple of guys going into their second. We’re young, but we’ve got guys who have experience at a younger age for us. So it’s not as big a priority for us as it is a perceived priority.”

Sounds like he feels pretty good about who he currently has...

 

[Colin Dowling]

Jones may not ever be a superstar #1, but he's shown the flashes necessary that I think he could develop in to a reliable starter.

I would prefer they sign Keyshaun, and I could probably get on board w/ Booker. THe rest, not so much. Keep in mind that the TItans haven't had a real #1 since the team was in Houston. Pickens didn't work out, THigpen was "eh", Chris Sanders good not great, Mason was a converted return man, Bennett a converted QB, Dyson was mediocre on his best days, on and on.

They have rarely, if ever, been enamored with top-flight WRs.

 

[PatsWillWin]

Sorry, I'm obligated to do this in every off-season thread about the TEN WR situation:

Paul Williams.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Potentially sneaky pickup? I could see some nice space being open downfield with everyone playing for the run.

There's nothing potentially sneaky about that pickup. BJones is just great value this year, period. If he stays healthy, he finishes top 20.

Lots of unabashed optimism here for what reason I still have yet to understand.Top 20? What a joke.Funny how Atlanta boasted an even more potent rushing attack and more talented recievers yet still there was no fantasy gold to be had. At the end of the day, you have to consider scheme and QB play- neither of which are very conducive to a decent fantasy play in Tennessee.For those detractors who claim that Vince is a more developed player at this point than Vick- and hence the Atlanta comparison is null- you should think again. If Vick's first extensive season, where played a similar 15 games, he boasted a higher completion % than Young and, surprisingly enough, wound up with more pass attempts. But that really is quite irrelavant and Im bringing it up in the event of an eventual VY home crying about it.The passing attack averaged an anemic 4th least amount of pass attempts per game. Not surprisingly, only 6 of the top 20 recievers were from teams that had a bottom 1/2 amount of pass attempts per game. Even further, only three top-20 performers in the bottom 10 teams and only 1 in the bottom five teams. Not a great situation for any Titans reciever, eh?Check out VY's stats on a month by month basis. In december, where he should have been the most comfortable as the season was winding down, average pass attempts per game actually fell significantly from november. The reason? Ineffective line play that dropped him for more than 2 sacks a game on average the last 9 games as a pro. Not coincidentally, Travis Henry picked up the slack, averaging more touches during the last month than he did the past months. The point here is that Tennessee is not a situation you should be caught in from a fantasy standpoint. The implosion of this team is near completion which is a shame for both Vince and the few player that were drafted to this team. Highly highly unlikely that they will increase any offensive rankings from last year and its a very risky business to be digging for gold among the very poor.

 

[David Yudkin]

They can start whomever the Patriots cut.

 

[softball]

Why would you do this to your football team?

\Great question. I'll add, how do you go into your season expecting your young (no pun) QB to carry a team that clearly lacks WRs AND RBs that are quality? If they even remotely considered White a quality player there is no way they take Henry this year.I think they are going to have a pretty solid D' this year too. Could have snuck in a solid season before getting appreciably better.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Travis Henry is gone. Who is going to generate such a threat of the run that it will open up the passing game?I am not very optimistic about the Titans offense in 2007.

Just how excited were you about the Titans offense one year ago?

 

[Biabreakable]

Travis Henry is gone. Who is going to generate such a threat of the run that it will open up the passing game?I am not very optimistic about the Titans offense in 2007.

Just how excited were you about the Titans offense one year ago?

I wasn't.Travis Henry played much better than I expected him to.Back to square one.

 

[LabelMan]

Guys are going into Mini-Camp here in Nashville feeling that they can come out as the #1.

I agree with an earlier post that Fisher near has been that concerned with a top flight WR.

The plays that will give you good value in the offense this year is Ben Troupe. He's going to finally put it together this year.

 

[Mark Wimer]

Travis Henry is gone. Who is going to generate such a threat of the run that it will open up the passing game?I am not very optimistic about the Titans offense in 2007.

Just how excited were you about the Titans offense one year ago?

I wasn't.Travis Henry played much better than I expected him to.Back to square one.

s Biabreakable. Vince Young's ADP is way too high right now given the "talent" surrounding him in Tennessee, IMO.

 

[dparker713]

Check out VY's stats on a month by month basis. In december, where he should have been the most comfortable as the season was winding down, average pass attempts per game actually fell significantly from november. The reason? Ineffective line play that dropped him for more than 2 sacks a game on average the last 9 games as a pro. Not coincidentally, Travis Henry picked up the slack, averaging more touches during the last month than he did the past months.

I'd have to guess that they played an extra game in december than november, because he had more total attempts in december 125 to 118. Though with such small sample sizes his one game with only 15 attempts (W against Jax) would certainly skew his numbers down. Notice though that you only cited his attempts per game, as his completion percentage and ypa all went up significantly in december.

CMP ATT YDS CMP% YPA LNG TD INT SACK RAT ATT YDS AVG LNG TD September 10 24 133 41.7 5.54 28 1 1 0.0 56.4 5 24 4.8 12 0 October 44 90 466 48.9 5.18 27 3 3 6.0 61.6 20 99 5.0 20 2 November 60 118 724 50.8 6.14 37 4 4 8.0 67.2 28 171 6.1 20 2 December 70 125 876 56.0 7.01 53 4 5 11.0 72.0 30 258 8.6 39 3

You'll also note that his rushing yards and rushing TDs went up in december.Oh, and do you think it was a coincidence that Henry's production skyrocketed after Vince start playing?

 

[Bevo]

Jeff Fisher recently had this to say regarding the WR situation (from the Tennessean):

“If the right guy comes up [we’d sign him], but we’re not concerned about depth at the position,” Fisher said. “We have guys going into their third year, and one guy going into his fourth and a couple of guys going into their second. We’re young, but we’ve got guys who have experience at a younger age for us. So it’s not as big a priority for us as it is a perceived priority.”

Sounds like he feels pretty good about who he currently has...

Bull#### coach speak.The Titans have dropped the ball BIG TIME at the offensive skill positions outside QB. Thes are the Titans that we had a love/hate relationship with when they were the Oilers. Totally incomprehensible moves that end up costing the team big time.

 

[Bevo]

Oh, and do you think it was a coincidence that Henry's production skyrocketed after Vince start playing?

Not to mention that people started talking about the O-Line playing better when VY started playing. Coincidence? I think not. Put Collins back there again and let me know how their O-Line is progressing.

 

[SOmojo]

Travis Henry is gone. Who is going to generate such a threat of the run that it will open up the passing game?I am not very optimistic about the Titans offense in 2007.

Just how excited were you about the Titans offense one year ago?

I wasn't.Travis Henry played much better than I expected him to.Back to square one.

And why did he play much better than expected? Do you think it was him, or the team around him, more specifically Vince Young? Travis Henry didn't suddenly become and awesome running back, he got his yards as a result of teams being concerned with what #10 was going to do.

 

[Slingblade]

Team running average weeks 1-3 when Collins started? Around 67 I think.

Travis was doing great!

When Vince was starting? 120 something I believe.

Travis found open holes because of Vince's effect on Ds.

The Titans are also set at WR, tons of depth and potential.

People are #####ing way to much about the titans. 9-7 with playoffs this year, mark it down.

 

[Biabreakable]

Listen I know you guys love Vince Young and all and he is a very promising player.But lets have a little perspective here.It is not like Travis Henry has not been a very productive Rb prior to playing on the same field as Vince Young.Travis Henry:

+--------------------------+-------------------------+ | Rushing | Receiving |+----------+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------+| Year TM | G | Att Yards Y/A TD | Rec Yards Y/R TD |+----------+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------+| 2001 buf | 13 | 213 729 3.4 4 | 22 179 8.1 0 || 2002 buf | 16 | 325 1438 4.4 13 | 43 309 7.2 1 || 2003 buf | 15 | 331 1356 4.1 10 | 28 158 5.6 1 || 2004 buf | 10 | 94 326 3.5 0 | 10 45 4.5 0 || 2005 ten | 9 | 88 335 3.8 0 | 13 117 9.0 0 || 2006 ten | 14 | 270 1211 4.5 7 | 18 78 4.3 0 |+----------+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------+| TOTAL | 77 | 1321 5395 4.1 34 | 134 886 6.6 2 |+----------+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------+

As you can see Henry is a very capable Rb. His best seasons were in 2002 and 2003. Then the Bills for some unknown reason drafted McGahee and Henry had to play second fiddle to wonder boy who did not really perorm any better than Henry did before him.Maybe its because Henry is a pretty good Rb?Naw it must all be Vince Young. He is superman and does not need any supporting cast around him for the Titans offense to be successful. Heck I could catch 50 passes just off Youngs will power alone.

 

[Bri]

2? 3? years ago. They drafted 3 WRs and each looked good at least briefly. Brandon looks like he'll be a good one.

What's with Roby and Williams? That's the prob there. Mason and McCareins and now Bennett, time for these 3 to step up. Planning or drafting was good but are those two ready? I don't get that feeling from anything at the Tennessean or titansonline.

Givens....how could they know that, they get a pass there but it's still right back to those two performing up to expectations.

 

[joffer]

They can start whomever the Patriots cut.

i hate drafting guys with the reason "who else is going to catch passes?"

 

[Bri]

As you can see Henry is a very capable Rb. His best seasons were in 2002 and 2003. Then the Bills for some unknown reason drafted McGahee and Henry had to play second fiddle to wonder boy who did not really perorm any better than Henry did before him.

IIRC The quality of the line(or it's play) in Buffalo dropped pretty quickly. It doesn't match your timeline though because you seem to have left out McGahee's TD string or 100 yard game string.It's not some unknown reason, McGahee was an amazing college RB. Cmon now, ya know that. Should have drafted elsewhere, yeah maybe but what if he wound up being as good as Tomlinson? then how would you feel.BTW Henry couldn't be any more of an up N down player.

Naw it must all be Vince Young. He is superman and does not need any supporting cast around him for the Titans offense to be successful. Heck I could catch 50 passes just off Youngs will power alone.

Watching Young's "will" or willing his team to win was If ya didn't see it....it was like ol Joe or Jordan+Bird in hoops it was special. His passing yardage isn't anything special and he can improve and all but .....there's something there that just has to be seen to understand. Amazing leadership quality

 

[pizzatyme]

Young is a great leader and excellent runner, however, with his "Uncle Rico" throwing motion, he will NEVER be a naccomplished passer. Let alone tossing it to Brandon Jones or whomever else they pull from the scrap heap.

Depth and quality youth at the WR position = 4-12 record this year.

 

[waylander]

I don't think anyone is saying VY can catch his own passes so there are no need for WR's, but as a Titans faithful, I am going to have faith in the coaches ability to judge the talent they currently have. And let's be honest, I think not only do we have WR's on the roster that can replace Bennett and Wade, but I believe can outperform them.

Saying IF Brandon Jones does well, Givens comes back and one of the new guys, like a Paul Williams comes on strong is just as easy as saying they are all going to perform like ####. Truth is, we don't know and won't until next season is over.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Jones may not ever be a superstar #1, but he's shown the flashes necessary that I think he could develop in to a reliable starter. I would prefer they sign Keyshaun, and I could probably get on board w/ Booker. THe rest, not so much. Keep in mind that the TItans haven't had a real #1 since the team was in Houston. Pickens didn't work out, THigpen was "eh", Chris Sanders good not great, Mason was a converted return man, Bennett a converted QB, Dyson was mediocre on his best days, on and on. They have rarely, if ever, been enamored with top-flight WRs.

Aren't you selling Derrick Mason, a guy who put up 1,000 yards four years in a row in Tennessee, a guy who had no fewer than 73 catches those 4 years, and finished in the Top 20 3 of those 4 years (and 25th the other time), more than a little short?

 

[Biabreakable]

As you can see Henry is a very capable Rb. His best seasons were in 2002 and 2003. Then the Bills for some unknown reason drafted McGahee and Henry had to play second fiddle to wonder boy who did not really perorm any better than Henry did before him.

IIRC The quality of the line(or it's play) in Buffalo dropped pretty quickly. It doesn't match your timeline though because you seem to have left out McGahee's TD string or 100 yard game string.It's not some unknown reason, McGahee was an amazing college RB. Cmon now, ya know that. Should have drafted elsewhere, yeah maybe but what if he wound up being as good as Tomlinson? then how would you feel.BTW Henry couldn't be any more of an up N down player.

Naw it must all be Vince Young. He is superman and does not need any supporting cast around him for the Titans offense to be successful. Heck I could catch 50 passes just off Youngs will power alone.

Watching Young's "will" or willing his team to win was If ya didn't see it....it was like ol Joe or Jordan+Bird in hoops it was special. His passing yardage isn't anything special and he can improve and all but .....there's something there that just has to be seen to understand. Amazing leadership quality

Just having a little fun here Bri. Yeah I know how much hype there was buzzing about McGahee.Point is though that Henry is a pretty good Rb and I think he deserves some credit for how well the Titans did last season. It wasn't just VY carrying the team on his back. Henry made a solid contribution as well and kept defenses honest.Now Henry is gone and I not confident in the combo of White/Chris Henry playing at the same level as Travis did.The WRs that the Titans lost I don't see any being anything special. Bennett had one good season. So in any case as far as WRs go I don't see it as a big loss. But Henry will be missed.The Titans play a more difficult schedule as well due to thier record so all indications tell me that this offense will either stay even with last years numbers or else take a step back. Not take a step forward like some people are expecting.

 

[waylander]

As far as the Travis Henry being such a good RB argument goes, I feel the Titans wanted to keep him, and let him walk not due to the money but also the current PR state they are because of Pac-man and Haynesworths face rearranging.

We're a small market franchise, who haven't had a nationally televised game in a couple seasons, so any national attention we've gotten the past couple years has been "salary cap hell, major player cuts, Pac-man involved in some kind of crime investigation, and Haynesworth getting the longest suspension for an on field act in league history" So paying big money to a Travis Henry who is one piss test away from a year's vacation was not a good move for them. Especially when they know, as most of us, that Travis Henry's production was contingent on Vince Young's ability increasing each week, as well as the offensive line's improvement.

 

[Banger]

The Titans are going to be horrible this year. No Pacman, worst RB's in the league, worst WR's in the league, avg/below avg defense. Young is good but he's gonna have to be superman to win 7 games this year.

 

[waylander]

As you can see Henry is a very capable Rb. His best seasons were in 2002 and 2003. Then the Bills for some unknown reason drafted McGahee and Henry had to play second fiddle to wonder boy who did not really perorm any better than Henry did before him.

IIRC The quality of the line(or it's play) in Buffalo dropped pretty quickly. It doesn't match your timeline though because you seem to have left out McGahee's TD string or 100 yard game string.It's not some unknown reason, McGahee was an amazing college RB. Cmon now, ya know that. Should have drafted elsewhere, yeah maybe but what if he wound up being as good as Tomlinson? then how would you feel.BTW Henry couldn't be any more of an up N down player.

Naw it must all be Vince Young. He is superman and does not need any supporting cast around him for the Titans offense to be successful. Heck I could catch 50 passes just off Youngs will power alone.

Watching Young's "will" or willing his team to win was If ya didn't see it....it was like ol Joe or Jordan+Bird in hoops it was special. His passing yardage isn't anything special and he can improve and all but .....there's something there that just has to be seen to understand. Amazing leadership quality

Just having a little fun here Bri. Yeah I know how much hype there was buzzing about McGahee.Point is though that Henry is a pretty good Rb and I think he deserves some credit for how well the Titans did last season. It wasn't just VY carrying the team on his back. Henry made a solid contribution as well and kept defenses honest.Now Henry is gone and I not confident in the combo of White/Chris Henry playing at the same level as Travis did.The WRs that the Titans lost I don't see any being anything special. Bennett had one good season. So in any case as far as WRs go I don't see it as a big loss. But Henry will be missed.The Titans play a more difficult schedule as well due to thier record so all indications tell me that this offense will either stay even with last years numbers or else take a step back. Not take a step forward like some people are expecting.

You make a good point about Henry, I just don't agree with you. However, one thing to be aware of is the Titans always played a tough schedule as far as SOS goes last season. And that has been the norm the past few seasons at least. So assuming that they can't perform as well as last year because of the tough schedule is near sighted. Also ignoring the likely improvement in VY.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Team running average weeks 1-3 when Collins started? Around 67 I think.

Travis was doing great!

When Vince was starting? 120 something I believe.

Travis found open holes because of Vince's effect on Ds.

The Titans are also set at WR, tons of depth and potential.

People are #####ing way to much about the titans. 9-7 with playoffs this year, mark it down.

Marked.

 

[Biabreakable]

As you can see Henry is a very capable Rb. His best seasons were in 2002 and 2003. Then the Bills for some unknown reason drafted McGahee and Henry had to play second fiddle to wonder boy who did not really perorm any better than Henry did before him.

IIRC The quality of the line(or it's play) in Buffalo dropped pretty quickly. It doesn't match your timeline though because you seem to have left out McGahee's TD string or 100 yard game string.It's not some unknown reason, McGahee was an amazing college RB. Cmon now, ya know that. Should have drafted elsewhere, yeah maybe but what if he wound up being as good as Tomlinson? then how would you feel.

BTW Henry couldn't be any more of an up N down player.

Naw it must all be Vince Young. He is superman and does not need any supporting cast around him for the Titans offense to be successful. Heck I could catch 50 passes just off Youngs will power alone.

Watching Young's "will" or willing his team to win was If ya didn't see it....it was like ol Joe or Jordan+Bird in hoops it was special.

His passing yardage isn't anything special and he can improve and all but .....there's something there that just has to be seen to understand. Amazing leadership quality

Just having a little fun here Bri. Yeah I know how much hype there was buzzing about McGahee.Point is though that Henry is a pretty good Rb and I think he deserves some credit for how well the Titans did last season. It wasn't just VY carrying the team on his back. Henry made a solid contribution as well and kept defenses honest.

Now Henry is gone and I not confident in the combo of White/Chris Henry playing at the same level as Travis did.

The WRs that the Titans lost I don't see any being anything special. Bennett had one good season. So in any case as far as WRs go I don't see it as a big loss. But Henry will be missed.

The Titans play a more difficult schedule as well due to thier record so all indications tell me that this offense will either stay even with last years numbers or else take a step back. Not take a step forward like some people are expecting.

You make a good point about Henry, I just don't agree with you. However, one thing to be aware of is the Titans always played a tough schedule as far as SOS goes last season. And that has been the norm the past few seasons at least. So assuming that they can't perform as well as last year because of the tough schedule is near sighted. Also ignoring the likely improvement in VY.

Well we disagree about Henry then.Believe it or not I am a fan of the Titans team, but I am also an outsider so I don't see things with a rosy hue.

The Titans had an easier schedule because they were not a winning team prior to last season. That alone should cause thier season to be more difficult. They play in a tough division no doubt and will always be challenged by that.

So no I would not say I am being near sighted at all. I am looking at the big picture.

Not ignoring that Young will probobly improve in his 2nd season either. But with the other losses and lack of improvements around him he is going to have to get better just to stay even.

What has not been touched upon much here either is how close many of the wins were last year. The Titans caught a lot of fortunite breaks. That is not somthing that you can expect to happen every season. They are not a team that is making thier own luck yet at this point with so many areas left to improve.

Big plays from Pac Man will be missed.

Henry getting tough 1st downs in close games will be missed.

Winning 8 games again would be quite an acomplishment imho.

Offensive production will probobly be about the same although I don't expect the Titans to run the ball as effectivly. Young is going to have to make more plays to keep the offense moving.

I think Fisher is a great coach but this is going to be another difficult year for the Titans. Losing GM Reese has led to some questionable moves this offseason and in the draft as well.

 

[Slingblade]

The Titans are going to be horrible this year. No Pacman, worst RB's in the league, worst WR's in the league, avg/below avg defense. Young is good but he's gonna have to be superman to win 7 games this year.

Worst WRs? Oakland, MinnesotaWorst RBs Lmao.. Bills, Browns, PACKERS, Hello?

 

[dparker713]

As you can see Henry is a very capable Rb.

....

Maybe its because Henry is a pretty good Rb?

I think he's alot closer to average than good. He's certainly closer to capable than special. Replacing a capable, average or even good player in this league is alot easier than special, thats why Im not too worried about Henry's loss. The only thing special on that offense last year was Vince, provided he gets capable I think he'll be fine. Thats not a guarentee, but I just dont see this huge talent gap they need to replace for them to progress.

 

[-OZ-]

The Titans are going to be horrible this year. No Pacman, worst RB's in the league, worst WR's in the league, avg/below avg defense. Young is good but he's gonna have to be superman to win 7 games this year.

Worst WRs? Oakland, MinnesotaWorst RBs Lmao.. Bills, Browns, PACKERS, Hello?

Agreed on worst WRs, but Jamal Lewis or Lynch > "Chen" and Lardass. Agreed on Packers.

 

[-OZ-]

The Titans had an easier schedule because they were not a winning team prior to last season. That alone should cause thier season to be more difficult. They play in a tough division no doubt and will always be challenged by that.

I don't know about that. They obviously played and will play JAX, HOU, and IND twice.

They played and will play the Jets and Chargers, although they play SD at home this year. So that's a little easier.

They played the NFC East last year, play the AFC West this year. Keep in mind they played SD last. Oakland is easily the worst of the 8 teams, KC will be worse this year as well, so I'd call this year easier.

Then they play the NFC South instead of AFC East. Seems easier to me, although New Orleans will be tough.

Cincy will be a tough game, but overall, I'd say 2007 is an easier schedule than 2006.

Sep 9 @Jacksonville 1:00pm

Sep 16 Indianapolis 1:00pm

Sep 24 @New Orleans 8:30pm

Week 4 BYE

Oct 7 Atlanta 1:00pm

Oct 14 @Tampa Bay 1:00pm

Oct 21 @Houston 1:00pm

Oct 28 Oakland 1:00pm

Nov 4 Carolina 1:00pm

Nov 11 Jacksonville 1:00pm

Nov 19 @Denver 8:30pm

Nov 25 @Cincinnati 1:00pm

Dec 2 Houston 1:00pm

Dec 9 San Diego 1:00pm

Dec 16 @Kansas City 1:00pm

Dec 23 N.Y. Jets 4:15pm

Dec 30 @Indianapolis 1:00pm

9-7 is well within their grasp. 8-8 is likely IMO.

The only games I'd be surprised to see them win this year are IND (at home, week 17 should be another resting day for the Colts), @NO, @DEN, @CIN and vs. SD. That's only 5.

They have 4 relatively easy games. They split the rest, that's 8-8. They do a little better, that's our 9-7 and maybe playoffs. (although I doubt they get in)

 

[pizzatyme]

I don't think anyone is saying VY can catch his own passes so there are no need for WR's, but as a Titans faithful, I am going to have faith in the coaches ability to judge the talent they currently have. And let's be honest, I think not only do we have WR's on the roster that can replace Bennett and Wade, but I believe can outperform them. Saying IF Brandon Jones does well, Givens comes back and one of the new guys, like a Paul Williams comes on strong is just as easy as saying they are all going to perform like ####. Truth is, we don't know and won't until next season is over.

This is the same judge of talent who thought Bennett and Wade were good enough last year. I'll pass!9-7 isn't enough to make the playoffs. Titans won't see 7-9.

 

[enfuego]

Jeff Fisher recently had this to say regarding the WR situation (from the Tennessean):

"If the right guy comes up [we'd sign him], but we're not concerned about depth at the position," Fisher said. "We have guys going into their third year, and one guy going into his fourth and a couple of guys going into their second. We're young, but we've got guys who have experience at a younger age for us. So it's not as big a priority for us as it is a perceived priority."

Sounds like he feels pretty good about who he currently has...

Bull#### coach speak.The Titans have dropped the ball BIG TIME at the offensive skill positions outside QB. Thes are the Titans that we had a love/hate relationship with when they were the Oilers. Totally incomprehensible moves that end up costing the team big time.

Is there a sour grapes smilie anywhere...? :( That will do as you sound a lot like a former Oilers fan that now hates the Titans that really knows little about the young talent ready to emerge.

 

[enfuego]

Young is a great leader and excellent runner, however, with his "Uncle Rico" throwing motion, he will NEVER be a naccomplished passer. Let alone tossing it to Brandon Jones or whomever else they pull from the scrap heap.

Puhhleasse...Are we really going to pull that one off the thread scrap heap for another run? :( If so, do me a favor and go back and get one of those tired threads and give it CPR. As for WR, they will be fine.

 

[pizzatyme]

Young is a great leader and excellent runner, however, with his "Uncle Rico" throwing motion, he will NEVER be a naccomplished passer. Let alone tossing it to Brandon Jones or whomever else they pull from the scrap heap.

Puhhleasse...Are we really going to pull that one off the thread scrap heap for another run? :( If so, do me a favor and go back and get one of those tired threads and give it CPR. As for WR, they will be fine.

thanks for the update!

 

[Otis]

Whole lot of boat missing in here.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Travis Henry is gone. Who is going to generate such a threat of the run that it will open up the passing game?I am not very optimistic about the Titans offense in 2007.

Just how excited were you about the Titans offense one year ago?

I wasn't.Travis Henry played much better than I expected him to.Back to square one.

s Biabreakable. Vince Young's ADP is way too high right now given the "talent" surrounding him in Tennessee, IMO.

Uh, hello. You just proved yourself incorrect...and bragged about it.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Young is a great leader and excellent runner, however, with his "Uncle Rico" throwing motion, he will NEVER be a naccomplished passer. Let alone tossing it to Brandon Jones or whomever else they pull from the scrap heap.Depth and quality youth at the WR position = 4-12 record this year.

As long as 2 of our 4 Ws is against the Colts I'll still be happy.

 

[el-gato-grande]

Alot of you guys just don't get it. WR's take time to develop in the NFL. A VERY small percentage of players make an impact at that position in year 1 or even in their second year. Colston last year, Moss, etc, doesn't happen very often.

I fully expect one of the Titans wideouts to emerge this year and my money is on Jones. Regardless, it will be a very entertaining training camp to watch.

 

[Domination]

The Titans are looking moe and more like they will do to VY, exactly what the Falcons did to Vick. They seem to think that their multitalented QB is enough to carry the team, and that they don't need to give him any weapons to succeed. VY is in for a very rough year this year, and although I think BJones will improve, I think that the rest of the team (WRs and RBs) are a very large downgrade off of last years team.