Tennessee Titans 2013
WynnBig
Senior Member
With all the optimism for the upcoming season and alleged talent on this team, (6-10) may be the reality.
The defense did get bolstered with some heavies on the DL & signing some talented free agents in the defensive backfield will help, but the Titans gave up nearly 30 points a game on average so improving their stats should be a no-brainer. My question is who is the leader?
Jake Locker had his shoulder repaired and the offense is now going to be geared towards his talents & scrambling ability to get the ball downfield. The WRs are average at best and no TE is a pass catcher. Once again, the OL is not good and Chris Johnson will have no room to run.
The Titans open with two road games @ Pittsburgh and @ Houston and could easily be winless coming home to face San Diego. Facing the strong NFC West and adding road games in Denver & Oakland, the mileage for a losing squad hurts. Getting division wins against Houston & Indianapolis will not be easy and the Jaguars always seem to split with Tennessee.
As training camp opens soon, I will be on top of the info and keep us posted.
I am the optimistic one looking at making some money against the hometown Titans this year.
--WynnBig
The defense did get bolstered with some heavies on the DL & signing some talented free agents in the defensive backfield will help, but the Titans gave up nearly 30 points a game on average so improving their stats should be a no-brainer. My question is who is the leader?
Jake Locker had his shoulder repaired and the offense is now going to be geared towards his talents & scrambling ability to get the ball downfield. The WRs are average at best and no TE is a pass catcher. Once again, the OL is not good and Chris Johnson will have no room to run.
The Titans open with two road games @ Pittsburgh and @ Houston and could easily be winless coming home to face San Diego. Facing the strong NFC West and adding road games in Denver & Oakland, the mileage for a losing squad hurts. Getting division wins against Houston & Indianapolis will not be easy and the Jaguars always seem to split with Tennessee.
As training camp opens soon, I will be on top of the info and keep us posted.
I am the optimistic one looking at making some money against the hometown Titans this year.
--WynnBig
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The defensive drama is already beginning. Jerry Gray DC has Gregg Williams looking over his shoulder and will be in the booth "observing" the players. If the Titans start off the season like they ended it on the defensive side of the ball, the change will come soon.
The Redskins come to town on Aug. 8 as slight underdogs in NFLX week 1 and RGIII will be the headliner whether he plays a series or not, but Washington has some depth at QB. I would not be surprised to see Locker get some extra action in game 1 to develop some kind of grounding and keep the Ryan Fitzpatrick cheering section at bay......for now.
--Wynn
--Wynn
I have seen this line dropping to (-2) and I am currently leaning Tennessee as a play. Like Dallas, this coaching staff has to prove to the owner keeping them around & promotions were the correct moves so I expect some intensity and playing to win this Thursday.
Washington needs to stay healthy (RGIII) and they have to be focused on the regular season coming off the division title while the Titans just need to get some confidence and momentum at home. All week the talk has been about pride, the history of the organization (Oilers included,) and what it means to play for the Titans. I believe in a meanliness game for the Redskins, the Titans can pull a victory.
Nothing set yet, though.
--Wynn
I like the Titans too for the game against Washington, If not for the fact that Washington has better QB depth with Cousins and Grossman. Waiting on more news to see wether it becomes a play.
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I am keeping a close eye on Pittsburgh this preseason with LeBeau changing his defensive scheme to bring more heat/speed rushers to adjust to the pass happy NFL. Tomlin has always started strong at home throughout his career and pressuring Jake Locker will cause turnovers. Switching up to a 3-4 will keep Locker from doing what he does best....rolling out & scrambling if the defense is dedicating a "spy" to him.
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