2009 Record: 8-8
KEY ADDITIONS:
Jason Babin, DE, Philadelphia
Tye Hill, CB, Atlanta
Ricky Schmitt, K, San Francisco
Chris Simms, QB, Denver
Will Witherspoon, LB, Philadelphia
KEY LOSSES:
Alge Crumpler, TE, New England
Craig Hentrich, P, Retired
Kevin Mawae, C, Free agent
Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE, Detroit
Kevin Vickerson, DT, Seattle
LenDale White, RB, Free agent
Offense:
The Titans started last year 0-6, then Vince Young came in and went 8-2. It is now Vince's team, and there are a lot of reasons to be excited about this offense. Vice Young career record in the NFL is 26–13, and when he is on the field the Titans just look like a more confident team (even though it isn't always pretty). Chris Johnson is the league's best running back, and you know he is going to get his touches. I am a little worried about him being as good as last year, since usually guys who got as many touches as he did last year suffer for it the following season. Kenny Britt is looking to build on a rookie season in which he led Tennessee with 701 yards receiving on 42 catches. Justin Gage is solid, but needs to stay healthy, and Nate Washington has the speed to spread the field. No one jumps off the page at you, but they are a solid bunch. But what really makes this offense work is their offensive line, and if they are as good as last year Vince will have all the time in the world to find the open target, and Chis Jonhson will be in line for another fantastic season.
Defense:
The Titans Pro Bowl end Kyle Vanden Bosch to Detroit, but they are really high on their first round selection (Derrick Morgan), and so am I. The Titans must improve their pass rush, and Morgan led the ACC last season with 12.5 sacks. On the other side of the line William Hayes and Jacob Ford will compete for the other starting job, they combined for 9.5 sacks last year, so if Morgan is as good as I think he might be then this could be a decent line. Keith Bulluck is gone and the Titans will miss his leadership. They brought in Will Witherspoon, but overall I'm not impressed with their LBs. 3rd round pick Rennie Curran is really going need to step up and be the tackling machine he was at Georgia, or this could be a problem area for the Titans. Titans ranked 31st in the league in pass defense, allowing 258.7 yards per game. One of the cornerback spots will be manned by 2008 Pro Bowler Cortland Finnegan, who had five interceptions a year ago. The problem is after him they rest of their depth chart sucks for CBs. Michael Griffin needs to bounce back from a very average season if this Titans secondary is going to have a chance.
Overall:
I really like their offense, and I think Vince Young is ready to have a very good season. Obviously Chris Johnson is a beast, and with their offensive line as good as it is they should be in the top 10 offenses in the NFL. The problem could be the defense. If their pass rush is as good as I think it'll be then they might be able to cover up their lack of quality players at CB. If not then they are going to get torched through the air must like the Giants last season. What could kill them is having to play the Colts and Texans twice a year. I still say they improve on last season's record, but miss the playoffs
2010 Record: 9-7
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