Tennessee Titans @ Cincinnati Bengals Preview

by Jimmy on Sep 13, 2008 8:44 AM CDT in Tennessee Titans Previews

If you need something to help you get fired up for this game click here. That game happened in the mist of a bad 3 game swing for the Titans when Albert Haynesworth was sidelined with a hamstring injury. There is a chance that Fat Albert won't play tomorrow, but this defense is better than that one.

Last year Carson Palmer had the game of his life going 32 of 38 for 283 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Palmer had pretty much all day to throw and was only sacked one time. Tomorrow the formula to winning is pretty simple; Get pressure on Palmer. If he is able to sit back there and go through his progressions all day, he will pick apart the Titans' defense. If he is being chased around all day, he will make some mistakes.

It would be awesome to see Cortland Finnegan continue the success that he had last week. Finnegan is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to prove that against a really good passing offense.

Since this worked last week, here are the four letter "expert" picks:

Mortensen has made his pick, and he picked the Bengals. I can't believe he abandoned the Titans after being the only one to pick them last week.

Of course the Titans game plan will be to run the ball about 30 times. I think Chris Johnson will have a huge day against a Bengals defense that is not very good. CJ will wear the defense down, and then LenDale White will come in and roll over them.

And then there is the first start of the mini-Kerry Collins era. Collins will get the ball out quickly, and should get it where it is supposed to go. The passing game will look a lot different. It is yet to be seen whether it is good or bad different.

Obviously I hope he plays well. I am still of the belief that if both Collins and Vince Young are 100% healthy (mentally and physically) that VY is the better option. Collins gets the chance tomorrow to prove me wrong.

This is a game the Titans need to win. They will be the better team on both sides of the ball so there is no reason they shouldn't come back to Nashville 2-0.

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Baby Update?

Why is Steve McNair not our quarterbacks coach?

by gramsey712 on Sep 13, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions

Our Special Team needs to step up...

We know what to expect with our defense. I’m sure Collins will not turn over the ball. My concern is whether special teams will help by giving us good positions on both defense and specially offense.

We were lucky last game that Jacksonville made a lot of penalties in our territory. Otherwise the result could’ve been in their favor last week.

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Sep 13, 2008 9:13 AM CDT reply actions

Congrats on the baby, I know we have our differences but a baby is a wonderful gift

Anyhow I disagree (suprisingly) with your mini series for Collins. If he plays well over the next few weeks, it will be hard to put anyone else in. There is no substitute for the experience he brings into the huddle.
He doesn’t have to do a lot to make things hum smoothly. That is what is so great about this team. There are plenty of starswho are very good at what they do. Collins needs a little protection and the receivers to catch the ball and he will put up some decent numbers.
I think this will be much different than in 06 when he was coming in without knowing the offense. He should have a good run, and IF he does, I see no need to replace him. If he stinks at it, of course put someone else in.

by Joy Kat on Sep 13, 2008 9:24 AM CDT reply actions

Either way, the debate about this is gonna end.

That’s good.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Sep 13, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

I was basically saying that it is the mini-era for now. We will see based on how he plays if it is the Collins era.

We are waiting on the baby. We are at the hospital. We should have 1 more Titans fan for tomorrow’s game.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Sep 13, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions

That is so awesome!

I remember when my daughter was born. One of the first things we did together, on the second day of her life, was to watch a UT-Florida game. And then later that year, we sat up and watched the Titans come within a Drew Bennett drop of beating the Pats in New England during the playoffs.

Even now, my younger daughter will sit in my lap and watch an entire game with me. The other day we watching some preseason game and she pointed and said, “That guy’s got a good arm!” She’s 3.

Enjoy Jimmy! You’re a lucky man.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Sep 13, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions