Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock?

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by dgack

I believe it may be because we play in the NFC Beast? I'm not saying the AFC South is a cakewalk, but the Colts are no longer invincible, the Jags have been up and down, and the Texans, while I loves me some Andre Johnson on fantasy football, aren't really a legit challenger for anything right now.

Don't know about that. The AFC is always the favorite to win the Super Bowl and the Titans man-handled the Steelers last year. The Skins are lucky to be in the NFC, regardless of how tough the NFC East is.

[44Deezel]

Coaching and line play. Any team that can protect their QB, open holes for the running game and get to the other team's QB is good team. Flashy RBs, WRs, CBs, etc. aren't necessary to win. Look at who the Pats had at WR and RB when they won their 3 titles, and the Steelers WRs are good, but they aren't Andre Johnson, Randy Moss, Larry Fitz, Boldin, Wayne, Jennings, etc. And they got by with their #3RB last year.

Coaching and line play.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

By the way, the Raiders are a a laughing stock...we're miles from that.

Except when there's wild speculation on a ridiculous free agent signing. Then, it's always Dan Snyder and Al Davis who come up.

[44Deezel]

One more thing. The Titans draft players like Haynesworth while we pay through the nose for them. They got equal or better production from Haynesworth than we will get from him for a fraction of the price.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

One more thing. The Titans draft players like Haynesworth while we pay through the nose for them. They got equal or better production from Haynesworth than we will get from him for a fraction of the price.

Excellent point.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

I'm just thinking ... as the game is about to kick off tonight..

Why exactly are the Tennessee Titans a legit contender and we are a joke when someone picks us for the playoffs?

What do they have a QB? at WR? Is there defensive players better than ours?

Is it a coach thing? An organization thing?

When I look at their roster, then at ours, I just am puzzled...

Top to bottom Tenn is better than we are. They're better on the o and d lines, they had better rb's, qb, lb's and probably a better secondary....better special teams and they're better coached. They clearly outplayed Balt in the playoffs but lost cause of stupid turnovers. They play in a small market so you don't hear of some of their players. We'll see how it shakes out this year.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

I guess I could have worded my post differently. but what I'm asking is for real, not sarcastic...

What separates the Titans from us?

Is it talent?? I don't see how they have more talent....

I'm thinking it's that they play defense & can run... proves QBs need to just manage games (K. Collins) & you don't need good receivers )J. Gage #1 receiver) to win...

but then I think, that sounds like us... so what the hell!!?!? lol

They're better where it matters most. In the trenches.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

The Titans are for real. They were 13-3 for one thing. They were one of the few teams that really abused the Steelers last year.

Their two running backs, Chris Johnson and Lendale White combined for over 2000 rushing yards, Kerry Collins was a Pro Bowler, and they have a really talented O-line which also sent two players to the Pro Bowl. They had the #7 overall defense, 2nd in the league in scoring allowed, 5th in the league in sacks, and a plus 14 turnover ratio. On top of all that, Jeff Fisher is a world class head coach.

Right now, they're way ahead of us as an organization.

pretty much sums it up right there.

[Beemnseven]

Yeah, there really is no comparison. They're just better.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Yeah, there really is no comparison. They're just better.

i don't go that definite, but they were 13-3 last year, this year they are 0-1

[GTripp0012]

The Titans defense was very unimpressive. The Titans offensive line was very unimpressive, though given the opponent, could have been worse. I thought Kerry Collins played reasonably well, and they have some good receivers there, and a smart offensive scheme. But it's hard for me to see that team going anywhere this year.

They'll be able to run on some teams, in which case, they'll put up offense.

[GTripp0012]

Steelers are in big trouble if they don't have Polamalu for awhile. Ryan Clark can be a No. 1 safety, but Tyrone Carter can't be a No. 2.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The Titans defense was very unimpressive. The Titans offensive line was very unimpressive, though given the opponent, could have been worse. I thought Kerry Collins played reasonably well, and they have some good receivers there, and a smart offensive scheme. But it's hard for me to see that team going anywhere this year.

They'll be able to run on some teams, in which case, they'll put up offense.

You might want to give Pittsburgh a little credit. Tenn played them pretty even in their house. Might have won the game if not for two missed FG's.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The Titans defense was very unimpressive. The Titans offensive line was very unimpressive, though given the opponent, could have been worse. I thought Kerry Collins played reasonably well, and they have some good receivers there, and a smart offensive scheme. But it's hard for me to see that team going anywhere this year.

They'll be able to run on some teams, in which case, they'll put up offense.

Ben Roethlisberger could have hiked passes between his legs and still completed them.

Looked like the Titans secondary just got completely winded. I still think Tennessee will make some noise this year.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

I guess I could have worded my post differently. but what I'm asking is for real, not sarcastic...

What separates the Titans from us?

Is it talent?? I don't see how they have more talent....

I'm thinking it's that they play defense & can run... proves QBs need to just manage games (K. Collins) & you don't need good receivers )J. Gage #1 receiver) to win...

but then I think, that sounds like us... so what the hell!!?!? lol

It is also the FO and the atmosphere of the franchise in general. You have tons of money being loosened up by Snyder and really not much accountability in terms of player performance. We have wasted a ton of cap space in getting these fat cat free agents just looking for a major payday. Our FA moves for the most part haven't panned out. Moss was the only good deal we have inked in recent memory. Brunell's signing being good is debatable. The Fletcher pickup was good so I correct myslef about the previous statement. Haynesworth and D' Angelo Hall will be wait and see cases. Bottom line though is we gamble with FA acqusitions and usually bomb with our draft strategy, if we ever have one. On top of that we choke when the game is tight and on the line. In short, the FO and the team just doesn't get the job done.