Monday, January 4, 2010

End of Season

It is the end of the 2009 NFL regular season and what a disappointing season for this Titans fan. After achieving the best record in the NFL in 2008, the Titans started out in an 0-6 hole which they nearly climbed out. After closing the year out 8-2 the Titans finished 8-8 and only a game out of the playoffs. The highlight of the stretch run had to be the 99 yard touchdown drive against the Arizona Cardinals ending on the final play of the game. Mid-season replacement Vince Young who took over after the 0-6 start found the break out rookie Kenny Britt in the back of the end zone with no time remaining.

Although it was hardly the year this football team expected, it was a historic season for second year back Chris Johnson. CJ broke 3 runs for 85 yards or more this season. A feat previously done only over an entire career. After 16 games, CJ broke the 2,000 yard barrier becoming only the 6th player to do so.

It will be a long off season for the Titans and with that will bring turnover. Keith Bullock could be the biggest departure as he reaches the twilight of his career, meanwhile VY has solidified his starting spot. Names I expect to be gone are LenDale White and Jevon Kearse. The defensive line should retain most its starters although I question whether Kyle Vanden Bosch will return. His performance suffered this season, perhaps due to the absence of Albert Haynesworth in the middle of the d-line.

Next on the Titans schedule comes the 2010 NFL draft on April 22nd. The Titans look to claim the 16th or 17th pick. Most fans would agree the defensive secondary has the biggest holes. It also may do the Titans well to find a kickoff and punt returner for 2010. The loss of Chris Carr to the Ravens last off season proved significant with muffed catches and poorly judged balls during the 0-6 start.

Since I may not make another post until after Wild Card weekend, here are my predictions. San Diego will beat their divisional round opponent and face the Colts in the AFC Championship game and win. They will play the Minnesota Vikings, led by the grey haired Brett Favre. The Vikings will dispatch the Saints or possibly Green Bay in the NFC Championship, but will not have enough to beat Philip Rivers and the San Diego "Super" Chargers.

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