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With the 54th Pick in the 2008 NFL Draft....

....the Tennessee Titans select Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan.

I had never heard of this kid before 5 minutes ago. He played defensive end and tackle in college. I don't understand where the Titans come up with these guys, but at least this guy grades pretty well, and he did have some success in college.

I am not sure how they can justify not moving up a couple of spots to get either Limas Sweed or Malcolm Kelly. We didn't have anything that even resembled a passing game last season, and they haven't done a single thing in the offseason to make it better. They better hope their running game can carry the team like it did in the early 2000's because we aren't going to make it throwing the ball.

What I don't understand is why you spend the 3rd pick in the draft on a quarterback if you obviously have no interest in using him to win games. I don't have a problem with smash mouth football, but I do have a problem with sinking that much money into a quarterback that is just going to hand the ball off.

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Pardon my French
but how the hell do the Titans not pick a WR in the first two rounds.  I cannot believe what happened today.

by nvemvp23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Way to go with the
big schools.

Bargin nBasement

by VY on Apr 26, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

What
a joke. If they do that... at least go with Frank Okam...

by RhiNo6705 on Apr 26, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

I suspect
Frank will be available in round 3.  And, they are two different positions...both of which are a need.

This draft is getting ugly.

by SuperHorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Great, just what we needed...
"Jones doesn't have the initial burst or closing speed of an elite edge rusher and he's obviously going to face a much higher level of competition in the NFL..."

by nvemvp23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Ladies and Gentlemen...
Your Eastern Tennessee Titans!!!!!!!

What the fuck?

This is awful.

All would have been forgiven had Limas lasted one more pick.  

Disgusting.  

by ctex80 on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

I can't believe I got all excited for this........
Proud Member of the Michael Griffin Man-Crush Club.

by gramsey712 on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

I agree
Why not take any of the DE's or WR's available in the first round?  Then, if you really want a change of pace pack, make a run at Jamaal Charles in the second round.

by SuperHorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I dont understand
Not a good day to be a Titans fan. Our front office is a bunch of idiots!
Someone once said "Vince Young bleeds two toned blue!" But I disagree, because The Great One Doesnt Bleed!!

by Vincanity on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

This Sucks!
Goddam im pissed... really bad draft so far..

2 big reaches with the picks...

Dont get it...

If they dont like WR then at least take LB Dan Connor..

by amagertitans on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Someone try to convince
me that Jason John Jones Jackson Jingleheimerschmidt is better than Philip Merling and Chris Johnson would not still be there around 3:00 tomorrow.

And still no receiver.  I bet Vince is feeling great.

And we could have had Steve Smith in the second last year.  Instead he caught passes in the Super Bowl and we watched Chris Henry run up Jacob Bell's ass.  And now our second round pick from LAST YEAR is our third running back.  Bullshit.

Proud Member of the Michael Griffin Man-Crush Club.

by gramsey712 on Apr 26, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

And why
do we keep taking chances on running backs and we don't take chances on receivers?
Proud Member of the Michael Griffin Man-Crush Club.

by gramsey712 on Apr 26, 2008 7:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess Fisher and Reinfelth
are the anti-Matt Millen.

Never pick a reciever in the first round or second for that matter.

by dsp82 on Apr 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT   0 recs

I can't believe I sat around my TV from 12:00
until now watching coverage and the draft to see these garbage players get picked when we could have probably picked Johnson up in the 4th and Jones in the 7th.

by nvemvp23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Disappointed!
im going to bed praying for that someone of our WR finally shows some skill, cause I dont think we will draft any in this years draft.(Go Brandon Jones, Gage and Roydell.).

Dont think Reinfelt has done a good job since coming here.

by amagertitans on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT   0 recs

CBS Sportsline
doesn't even have a profile on hih.

by VY on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT   0 recs

ESPN info on him....
Strengths: Quick enough to beat blockers to the point of contact and can hold ground against the run when lined up at end and plays with sound technique. Uses hands well, has long arms and flashes the ability to shed blocks quickly. Keeps head up and does a nice job of locating the ball carrier when scraping down the line of scrimmage. Works from the snap to the whistle, takes sound pursuit angles and shows better range than 40-time suggests. Active pass rusher that moves well laterally and can set offensive tackles up to the outside before redirecting inside. Drives legs once in position, shows adequate lower body strength and flashes the ability to collapse the pocket. Has experience lining up at defensive tackle and can slide inside in certain situations. Blocked a kick last year and can contribute on special teams. Has good bulk now and is tall enough to add weight without sacrificing agility.

Weaknesses: Lacks prototypical top-end speed for an end, frequently a step slow getting to the quarterback and should struggle to turn the corner at the next level. Doesn't have elite explosiveness either and isn't going to make as many plays in the backfield as did at the collegiate level. Fails to consistently get hands up when isn't going to get to the quarterback. Plays too high, lacks elite lower body strength and can get driven back at times. Played at a small school, relies on natural ability a little too much at this point and could struggle making the adjustment to the NFL. Missed one game with a leg injury in 2006, missed one game with a leg injury in 2007 and durability is a concern.

Overall: Jones arrived at Eastern Michigan in 2004 and moved from tight end to the defensive line midway through his freshman season. He appeared in all 11 games, finishing the year with four receptions for 12 yards. Over the next two seasons (2005-'06), he made 22 starts and recorded 104 tackles (30.5 for losses), 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. As a senior, he appeared in all 12 games (11 starts) and had 70 tackles (19.5 for losses), 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a blocked kick. Jones primarily played defensive end for the Eagles, but also took reps at defensive tackle. He missed one game in '06 and one start in 2007 because of separate leg injuries. Jones doesn't have the initial burst or closing speed of an elite edge rusher and he's obviously going to face a much higher level of competition in the NFL so he has to sharpen his technique. That said he has the frame, toughness and motor to develop into an effective power end in a two-gap scheme so he projects as a late third or early fourth round pick.

by Kayne on Apr 26, 2008 7:40 PM CDT   0 recs

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Earl Bennett for Titans' WR: He's ready on day one!

by August West on Apr 26, 2008 7:45 PM CDT   0 recs

I figured you had thrown yourself
into the Cumberland.

And I guess that post shows that you took your computer with you!

Proud Member of the Michael Griffin Man-Crush Club.

by gramsey712 on Apr 26, 2008 7:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

so drunk
all i can do is punch my keyboard
Earl Bennett for Titans' WR: He's ready on day one!

by August West on Apr 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thank you Kayne
I would have taken Agnie over this player

by VY on Apr 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT   0 recs

Hey Jimmy
does Belmont or Lipscomb have any intermural players that they might take with all of those 4th round picks.

by VY on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT   0 recs

Fisher is insane
This smells like Fisher's gone mad.  He took a RB and a DE because you need them to play Titans football.

We took a 3rd down back with the first pick as an upgrade(?) to the running game.  Is Johnson going to be a starter?  Is a change up worth a first round pick?  Nope.

It's like picking for need but thinking the only needs are a running game and D-line play.  Those two things are Fisher's hallmarks, but ignoring everything else to upgrade those things is dumb.

This draft is so against conventional wisdom that if it doesn't pay out, then it ought to cost the decision makers their jobs.

by Thunder Jones on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT   0 recs

I'm just hoping...
since CINCY took a WR we can get Ocho Cinco for a 1st next year and a 4th this year? Highly unlikely...YES, but it's all I have to hold on too after today... ARRRGH!

by Titans Fan 10 on Apr 26, 2008 8:11 PM CDT   0 recs

If this is the plan...
Why not take Kentwan Balmer as a DT in the first round then take Chris Johnson in the second?  

The strategy might pay off but why did Reinfeldt reach?  The risk-reward calculation seems way off.  Based on pre-draft mocks and analysis these guys were taken way out of place.  

There are two approaches to Drafts: filling need, or taking the 'best player on the board'.  Reinfeldt owes an explanation to the fans and owes an apology to Vince.  He's an outright liar for promising that priority #1 was "finding weapons for Vince".  1st round draft picks may be risky, but if you don't have them on your roster how the f!ck can you expect anyone to develop into a #1.  

In my opinion it is absolutely nonsensical to not address the most glaring need on the team.  Anyone disagree?

by BeansCarter on Apr 26, 2008 8:32 PM CDT   0 recs

Maybe 'dinger can make Paul williams a pro bowler
Earl Bennett for Titans' WR: He's ready on day one!

by August West on Apr 26, 2008 8:58 PM CDT   0 recs

You can't coach speed
and a 4.24 40 is real impressive. I don't know that I've ever seen that before. Is that some sort of record? Man, that's fast. After looking into Chris Johnson I'm excited about the pick.

The second rounder, now that was a reach. I can't find anything that makes me excited about that pick.

by Titanfan on Apr 26, 2008 9:49 PM CDT   0 recs

I don't think anyone is doubting
that Chris Johnson is going to be OK (at least I am not).  It is just that our strategy here is not making sense.  Jimmy made the point above that we have a 3rd overall franchise pick quarterback who is throwing the ball to a bunch of third and fourth receivers and we continue to drop picks on running backs and a projected undrafted defensive lineman (wtf???).  And Chris Johnson would have still been on the board at 54.  I am excited about Johnson.  If for no other reason because it shows that Chris Henry was a complete waste of time and money just like I knew he would be.  But I am not looking forward to another season of dropped passes.

At some point we have got to stop the "pick 4 receivers in rounds 4 thru 7 and hope one of them works out" strategy.

If we are gonna take a chance--time to take a chance on a receiver.  

I just don't get it.

This draft has driven me to drink already.

Proud Member of the Michael Griffin Man-Crush Club.

by gramsey712 on Apr 26, 2008 11:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Chris Johnson would not have been there at 54....
....but he would have been on the board in the 30's.
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by Jimmy on Apr 27, 2008 8:20 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

after reading interviews from the titans site
it seems like we were never going to draft WR in 1st from the beginning, due to "deep talent" in that position
sounds like 1st round pick was either Felix Jones or Chris Johnson (but they didn't expect mendenhall to fall i guess)
and 2nd round pick probably would've been sweed if he wasn't taken by steelers, but Washburn loved Jones so lets just hope Washburn is right

by LastSd on Apr 26, 2008 9:52 PM CDT   0 recs

After I read some of those interviews, I
thought the plan was to split Johnson out wide on every play.  That is actually not a bad plan given that he did that a lot in college, and he is faster than Tyrone Callico (or anyone else who's ever been to the Combine).

That second pick is baffling.  I suppose we could just trust Coach Washburn's judgment--you'll remember that he hated this class of D-Linemen--but WOW!  It's like twice in a row they lost the player they wanted and then freaked and made a mistake.

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by DannoE on Apr 27, 2008 4:54 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Relax....
Maybe they'll give up one of their three fourth round picks to move up in the third and grab Earl B.  But it would almost be disappointing at this point if they picked a single player that fans wanted them to.

by numbertenox on Apr 26, 2008 9:53 PM CDT   0 recs

I think I'm
going to reserve my right to comment at this point.

I really think I might say some things I may regret.

by Big Bad Bulluck on Apr 27, 2008 12:15 AM CDT   0 recs

i
 guess this means cris henery sucks and was a wasted 2nd round draft pick last year.
 i think they went for henery last year due to his physical shape and speed.  yeah but hello you cant take sterioids in the nfl if that indeed is the case.  once they take his roids away he withers on the vine.  atleast if that is the case maybe his head will clear and he can find out to step to the side on kickoffs and not make the highlight films for all the wrong reasons.
  i like the new guy pretty well.  he can return kicks. his speed is really what i like  and he can also play wide reciver.  so infact we did get a wide reciver with the first pick plus he doubles as a running back and a returner so iam happy.  
 maybe lendale has gotten the message that he needs to be faster and stay out of the buffet line and hit the weight room.  
  hopefully this year isnt like last year.  where the first pick griffin was a gem and henery was a bust at the second pick.  
  we need to find players in these high draft choies 1 and 2 that actually end up on the team. imagine if the pacman pick wasnt a wasted pick and we got somebody that was actually going to be on the team for years to come. or if henery wasnt a wasted pick we would have two players with first and second round talent contributing right now and that would free us up to meet other needs we have at this point.  
  instead we keep chasing our tail trying to draft a running back year after year after year while other postions get no attention and whither.
  so ive come up with a conclusion that if you waste high draft picks and they dont pan out it screws us for years cus the folloing year you have to go back and waste a high draft pick on the same postion and the other postions lag behind and get no attention so they end up suffering.  
 so we need to make sure if we are going to draft a plyer high that they are good enough to start and not a reach and a project.  trying to find these dimonds in the rough is costing us bigtime cus if they dont pan out we have to waste next years high draft pick on the same postion when we should have gotten a reciver.

 

by dentureboy on Apr 27, 2008 7:00 AM CDT   0 recs

at this point
i'd rather have us take justin king or mario manningham in 3. round. doucet will still be there in the 4.

by dsp82 on Apr 27, 2008 8:12 AM CDT   0 recs

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