Breaking Down the 2008 Schedule: Week 10 @ Chicago
by Jimmy on Aug 26, 2008 2:20 PM CDT
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Print| Titans | Stat* | Bears |
| 131.8(5th) | Rush Offense |
83.1(30th) |
| 179.9(27th) | Pass Offense | 210.1 (15th) |
| 311.7 (21st) | Total Offense | 293.3(27th) |
| 18.8 (22nd) | Scoring | 20.9 (18th) |
| 92.4(5th) | Rush Defense | 122.9(24th) |
| 199.2 (5th) | Pass Defense | 231.84 (27th) |
| 291.6(5th) | Total Defense | 354.7(28th) |
| 18.6 (8th) | Scoring Defense | 21.8 (16th) |
| 0(12th) | Turnover Ratio | -9(29th) |
*2007 Stats
I have little doubt that the Titans will be the better team when these two take the field in November, but traveling to Chicago to take on the Bears in November is never easy. Looking at the stats above, the Bears defense actually struggled last season. They did suffer some injuries, but they do not strike fear into teams like they did a couple of years ago.
The Titans look to establish the run in every game they play, but it will be especially important on what will probably be a cold, windy day in Chicago. They should be able to have some success on the ground against this team. Vince Young will probably just be asked to take care of the ball in this one.
Who knows what the Bears offense will be? They have announced that Kyle Orton is their starting quarterback. They are planning on using Devin Hester as a wide receiver and it looks like rookie running back Matt Forte will be there feature back. The only fire power this team will have will come in the returns of Hester.
If you have been keeping up with the Breaking Down the Schedule series, you are aware that I have the Titans entering this game at 7-1. I don't see any reason they won't improve to 8-1 after this game.
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Wow!
Wait a minute. Do you seriously have this team at 9-1 so far? And, starting tomorrow, you’ve got somebody else even more irrational taking over?
How, and I’m begging here, how can I get the under on your 9-1 record? I even hate betting, but I’m willing to take this one.
We’ve got a couple of wonderful BE-SF fans who visit the blog on a regular basis, and I doubt even they are this full of kool-aid. Just…wow.
I think a lot of us think Jimmy's being a little overly optimistic here.
That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t or don’t root for our team to win every game. I also think the Titans are CAPABLE of winning every game, but it’s the team’s inconsistency that’s maddening.
Personally, I’m starting to look for a classic Jeff Fisher season: slow start and then tough down the stretch. It’s gonna be ugly early, I fear. But Fisher teams rarely fall apart at the end, and a deep, power running team with a good defense isn’t necessarily made for a fast start.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
re:
I definitely didn’t say “stop rooting for them” or anything like that. That’s what separates us from the typical dallas fair-weathered fan, after all. Just saying that 9-1 is, to put it politely, beyond optimistic.
Also, VY is getting a ton of bad press from the locals. You still have Lil Dickie Justice, alleged writer for the Houston Comicle, who gives more than weekly fluff jobs to VY. It’s pathetic. IOW, I think much of the nation is still in love with him. And, for the record, I am also a UT alum and watched every game of his career, most more than once.
@Jimmy: You attracted this “hater” because…wow, 9-1? Really? I could see this coming from a Pats fan, considering they were there last year, but this team jumping 5 or so games?
by bigfatdrunk on Aug 27, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Uh oh August
he just ripped Richard Justice.
I don’t have them jumping 5 games I don’t think. Look I could pick a game where I think they will lay an egg, but I don’t think any of the teams I have picked them to beat is a ridiculous leap. Will they start 9-1? Probably not, but could they? Why not?
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Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
agreed with the above thoughts
but I take a little umbrage to being called irrational. Homer? yes. Passionate? yes. But I also do enough research to know the Titans are better than most people think.
Plus, it’s quite likely that Kansas City Royals fans know more about winning at the professional level than most Texans fans.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
First, because VY gets a TON of bad press. Second, because most folks have...
…picked the Titans to go about 8-8 and miss the playoffs, and third because you have them going 9-1, which though I like you personally and want desperately to believe in the team, even I find rather hard to believe.
Especially with the way the O has looked lately, this looks like an overconfident 8-8 team. I tell you the truth: this team reminds me of the one that started 1-4 and then went to the AFC Championship game. I could easily see us getting off to that kind of start before something finally clicks in on Offense. And if it never clicks in, Jimmy I love you, but it’s gonna be a LOOOOOOONG season.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
To quote my boy Riley from the Boondocks:
They only hatin’ when you shinin’
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
9-1??
That’s even better than the statistical projections for VY. Hilarious.
I mean, hey – we’re all fans before we’re bloggers, right? But man, that’s Raider-esque dreaming right there.
by HoustonDiehards on Aug 27, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Have you looked at the front-end of our schedule? It ain't exactly Bunker Hill....
especially if you think the NFC North sucks. The last half of the schedule is where we’ll probably take some losses.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
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