Titans Free Agents Include Bullock and Mawae

It would be sad to see Keith Bullock in any uniform but a Tennesse Titans one. Bullock freakish upright walking frog like features made him stand out on the field as well as the stat sheet, frequently leading the team in tackles.

Mr. Monday Night, seemed to have a nose for the ball or big play when the Titans needed it the most. He was the heart and soul of the defense and if he leaves he will be missed.

I'm confident he will find himself back in Tennessee though. One advantage of being a small market team is that you don't receive a lot of publicity, in other words no one knows who Keith Bullock is. Bullock will test free agency and probably be offered a modest salary. The increasingly popular 3-4 defense might also increase the chances a team sees some value. But the Titans will take their chances, most likely matching the highest bidder if it's within their budget.

Kevin Mawae is also on the free agent list. It's also hard to imagine anyone offering big money to a 39 year old Center. You have to remember the nuances of the Quarterback and Center snap. With only 1 year probably left for Mawae, I would expect Mawae to either return to the Titans or retire.

Last on the list is Alge Crumpler who underperformed since becoming a Titan. Acknowleding a few highlight games, I'll remember Alge for his fumble in the Baltimore playoff game. With Bo Scaife being tendered and promising rookie Jared Cook entering his 2nd year, it's hard to imagine Alge back with the Titans next year unless he signs a small deal.

Vanden Bosch to Join Schwartz in Detroit

For 4 years and $26 million, Kyle Vanden Bosch has joined the worst team in the league. In a move that corrolates to a 30 year old man moving in with his step dad, Vanden Bosch joins his old coordinator Jim Schwartz in Tennessee when no one else wanted him. The move seems to evidence the fact that the Lions were the only team that offered him significant money. Perhaps the appeal was some soft treatment with OTA and work outs later this year from his former coach.

Vanden Bosch enjoyed his best years with the Titans win big man Albert Haynesworth clogged up the middle. This past season Vanden Bosch did not get the luxury of one on one matchups and fought injury throughout the year. To his credit, Vanden Bosch was a full throttle motor that wrecked having on his opposition when not being double teamed. However, Vanden Bosch was hampered with injury that kept him from being the relentless Defensive End that is his mantra.

Good luck to you in Detroit Kyle, 2007 and 2008 were defining years, but after this past season you may be remembered for most for your red contact lenses.