Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons Quick Recap
I think Rustmeister said it best, it's only preseason, it's only preseason. The offense was bad. There is no way around that. Vince Young wasn't good, but he wasn't as bad as the numbers look (9-18 for 102 yards and 1 INT). If Justin Gage catches that one pass VY is at least 10-18 for 132+ yards and the drive continues. We can talk all we want about quarterback play, and it ranged from bad to abismal with Ingle Martin looking the best again (If anybody screams for Kerry Collins this week (1-8), I might just ban them from the site), but the real problem is the wide receivers. I am beginning to think there is no way this team can win 10 games again with this cast, but again, It's only preseason, it's only preseason.
I was at a house with a bunch of people, so I will have to watch the game on my DVR before I can say much else. I will try and post the film review at some point tomorrow. Back of the ledge and remember, it's only preseason, it's only preseaon...
I welcome your thoughts..
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We Need
to give up our next first rounder for Boldin. There’s no way around it.
by Rustmeister on Aug 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT 0 recs
exactly
Pre-season isn’t about how well you do according to the stat’s.. It’s how well you do in the eyes of the coach. coaches aren’t looking at the score board, they are looking at how a QB reads his progressions, how a WR get in and out of his breaks, How a RB see’s his holes!
Why do you think a few weeks ago Fisher wasn’t upset with How VY is playing? It’s not about the passes complete as much as it is about him throwing to the right WR or checking at the line.
If this was a real game adjustments would have been made within the game.. But NO.. it’s preseason and in a preseason game it’s about working in live action on a certain area.
If you watch the starters and then the 5th string guys.. they are all running the same plays..
If you see Young get benched then you will know it’s because how HOW he is playing his position and not HOW he played in the game!
Let’s FACE it! Most of the 400 plus guys in the NFL have speed, size and strength.. it’s up the coaches to put those players in positions to make plays. They don’t do that in preseason!!!!
VY and the WR will BE FINE. I promise you that! If Fisher, Dinger and MR didn’t think these guys could play then they wouldn’t be on the field
Perfect Example is Mike Williams.. You heard nothing but good things about him.. But when it came time.. those 3 men felt that he shouldn’t be on the field in a Titans Uniform!
by white02slpss on Aug 22, 2008 10:20 PM CDT 0 recs
Don't be such an apologist
There is never a good reason to play worse than your opponent, even if it’s just a scrimmage.
When the WRs drop balls, and VY throws interceptions, this is not evidence that THEY WILL BE FINE.
We’re all fans here but that doesn’t mean that it’s not stupid to have blind faith.
Sometimes a spade really is a spade. this offense has problems.
by BeansCarter on
Aug 23, 2008 9:35 AM CDT
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The truly horrible thing is that I think Vince really is making progress, but it's...
…impossible to tell right now. I’m not saying that he couldn’t be better, but come on! He needs SOME help from SOMEBODY.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
by DannoE on
Aug 23, 2008 9:42 AM CDT
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They
They will be fine! VY will be fine and the WR’s will be fine.
I’m seeing seperation from the WR’s and crisp routes. Yes VY let’s a few get away from him, but the more he plays the better he gets.
This game was really about the O-line. nothing was happening.. VY was hurried and ANY QB who is hurried.. I.E Manning / Brady.. make bad passes..
We play Green Bay next week.. I’m sure we will see an offensive explose by the Titans and the first team O
by white02slpss on
Aug 23, 2008 11:39 PM CDT
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The Titans will go 3-13 playing like that.
Fortunately, they had a number of people held out of the game, which obviously makes a huge difference.
Jeff Fisher needs to take some action and maybe bring about some of these Tuesday cuts a day or two early to send a message. I would be surprised if Chris Henry is still on the roster when the Green Bay game arrives.
The team will be fine…but it is worrisome how the Titans can come out flat in games like this.
Anyone remember the Atlanta regular season game at home last year? I do, because I was there, and it was a garbage performance similar to today’s game. That’s the real concern, that the team can, as a whole, show up and perform several notches below their ability on any given day.
by TitansFisher7 on Aug 22, 2008 11:29 PM CDT 0 recs
They do it once or twice every year.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
by DannoE on
Aug 23, 2008 9:43 AM CDT
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I still think that the Titans are a playoff team...
But its obvious that our passing game is no better than last year. Yes, it’s a preseason game but just like what Frank said on the radio, it’s not like the Titans will flip on the switch on our game against Jacksonville and suddenly VY and the WRs will connect better.
Our passing game hasn’t shown anything good on a consistent basis. I don’t know how they could improve more between today and the Jacksonville game. They have been practicing together for months already.
Our defense and run offense will need to carry us again this year. I hope i’m wrong.
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Aug 22, 2008 11:57 PM CDT 0 recs
So I missed the game.
Had stuff to do with my family I couldn’t get out of.
But, on second thought, after reading the comments, it looks like I should be glad I didn’t watch?
by hartley on Aug 23, 2008 12:59 AM CDT 0 recs
I think our WR will work well...
However, I couldn’t hurt to be able to snag someone good from cuts.
by jmac1383 on Aug 23, 2008 1:51 AM CDT 0 recs
fisher
did single out the drops in the post-game interview. i thought vince did look better. worst pass on his part was the one where he failed to lead the TE, cause that was an easy completion and probably close to a 1st down if it connected. i’m not counting the pick, cause I couldn’t see what happened there – if it was VYs bad or not. fish didn’t sound happy, and some of the players interviewed after made it sound like he chewed them out pretty good. i think “flatness” described above is right word, and lack of effort is something that does get fish riled.
by numbertenox on Aug 23, 2008 2:13 AM CDT 0 recs
Honestly, I don't think
VY has the stuff to get it done. At the same time I am disappointed in how Collins played, he should be moved behind Martin in the roster at this point. Ingle Martin continues to be impressive, he has looked fantastic in all preseason games. I am very excited about his future career. Just consider that he has played in only 3 pre-season games and has looked great in all of them. Ultimately it is about putting the best player at each position. Matt Ryan for the Falcons was extremely productive That is how a starting QB is supposed to play. VY continues to miss receivers and throw costly picks without putting up TDs. He is the starter and needs to perform like one or be replaced by the guy who can get it done. The offense really needs to get it together or it could be a very long year. There were some key players missing last night which would have changed the game some, but mainly from a defensive standpoint. I feel the Jeff Fisher must have last night …. frustrated.
by Joy Kat on Aug 23, 2008 9:59 AM CDT 0 recs
Vince didn't play great, but he wasn't the real problem last night.
He made one mistake, granted, but he made more than enough decent throws to get out of the jam had the clowns who catch simply done their jobs.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
by DannoE on
Aug 23, 2008 3:01 PM CDT
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vince
looked off ballance when he threw the ball. eddies commentary at the start of the second half was right on when he compared vince to the other qwaterback. seems with all the coaching they have done with his footwork i dont see any impovement.
i still have high expectations for vince this year cus he has a way of finding a way to win and since hes not finishing any games yet he cant work his majic. they just need to let vince play his game and stop with all these changes.
by dentureboy on Aug 23, 2008 11:08 AM CDT 0 recs
Can you just spell one word correctly?
You really hurt my head trying to read that crap.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Aug 24, 2008 2:04 AM CDT
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LOL
I’ve been thinkin the same thing for months.
by Big Bad Bulluck on
Aug 25, 2008 3:29 PM CDT
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Vince can't throw it and then run down the field and catch it.
Somebody else is gonna have to make a play, too. I mean, shit, even Chris Johnson can’t break loose EVERY DAMN TIME. One of those stone-handed clowns get paid to catch is gonna HAVE to earn his damned paycheck.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
by DannoE on Aug 23, 2008 2:59 PM CDT 0 recs









