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2008 Tennessee Titans Season Preview
Maybe the most impressive aspect about the team's playoff berth was the fact quarterback Vince Young really didn't improve much from 2006 to 2007. The good news is that the team was able to make the playoffs despite his disappointing season. The bad news is that he is entering his third season in the NFL and needs to show some significant improvement this year.
Lucky for Young, the team went out and got him a little help on the offensive side of the ball in the offseason. Tennessee took advantage of Atlanta's house cleaning by signing tight end Alge Crumpler. Crumpler will give Young a safety valve, and he should thrive in an offense that has always been good to tight ends.
The Titans also went out and selected running back Chris Johnson in the NFL Draft, which ended up being a controversial pick. While Johnson is a fine running back and should help LenDale White in the backfield, the Titans desperately need a talented wide receiver.
On the defensive side of the ball, the team gave defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth the franchise tag. Haynesworth clearly wasn't pleased that he wasn't given a long-term deal, but the Titans are wary that their defensive tackle won't be motivated if given such a contract.
It will be interesting to see how Haynesworth plays this year, as he will need to have another monster season if he wants to cash in at the end of it.
Also on defense, the Titans traded away cornerback Pacman Jones in return for a fourth round draft pick. While they have rid themselves of a chronic distraction, Jones is an impact player who really could have helped their defense in 2008. Only time will tell as to whether or not they made the right move.
The Titans won virtually on defense alone last season, and while the unit is still very good, they are likely to slip a little bit from last year.
While this team is slightly better on offense, they were pretty lucky to make the playoffs last year. Barring a strong showing from their young quarterback, the Titans look like they will be watching the playoffs from home this season.
Posted 7/22/2008
The Tennessee Titans stunned everyone by making the playoffs in 2007, and the team is now looking to show it is more than just a one-hit wonder heading into 2008.Maybe the most impressive aspect about the team's playoff berth was the fact quarterback Vince Young really didn't improve much from 2006 to 2007. The good news is that the team was able to make the playoffs despite his disappointing season. The bad news is that he is entering his third season in the NFL and needs to show some significant improvement this year.
Lucky for Young, the team went out and got him a little help on the offensive side of the ball in the offseason. Tennessee took advantage of Atlanta's house cleaning by signing tight end Alge Crumpler. Crumpler will give Young a safety valve, and he should thrive in an offense that has always been good to tight ends.
The Titans also went out and selected running back Chris Johnson in the NFL Draft, which ended up being a controversial pick. While Johnson is a fine running back and should help LenDale White in the backfield, the Titans desperately need a talented wide receiver.
On the defensive side of the ball, the team gave defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth the franchise tag. Haynesworth clearly wasn't pleased that he wasn't given a long-term deal, but the Titans are wary that their defensive tackle won't be motivated if given such a contract.
It will be interesting to see how Haynesworth plays this year, as he will need to have another monster season if he wants to cash in at the end of it.
Also on defense, the Titans traded away cornerback Pacman Jones in return for a fourth round draft pick. While they have rid themselves of a chronic distraction, Jones is an impact player who really could have helped their defense in 2008. Only time will tell as to whether or not they made the right move.
The Titans won virtually on defense alone last season, and while the unit is still very good, they are likely to slip a little bit from last year.
While this team is slightly better on offense, they were pretty lucky to make the playoffs last year. Barring a strong showing from their young quarterback, the Titans look like they will be watching the playoffs from home this season.
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