Congratulations On A Great Season

by coltsfanawalt on Jan 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST

I wanted to wait a few days to post this. As a Colts fan I know all too well about that feeling after playoff disappointment. This season our hopes were tempered, but the Colts have let a top seed season end too early. It takes awhile, likely longer than this, to move forward. I am not sure I am over the '05 Pittsburgh loss entirely still, tbh.

Anyway, I want to congratulate Titans land on a great year. You won the AFC South. You had an early season QB transition, yet didn't miss a beat. Your team plays great defense. You even outplayed the Ravens in almost every way in the playoff game. There is so much parity in the NFL today that the goal is to just get in the playoffs and anything can happen.

I am not one of these that subscribes to the school of thought that there is only one successful team each year. While the ultimate goal and prize is the Lombardi, to say that thirty-one of thirty-two teams had unsuccessful seasons is ludicrous. I know that thirty-one teams end the season feeling disappointed, but that does not mean their team was not a successful team in a tough league.

I say there are twelve successful teams each year. They are called playoff contenders. Above that, the divisional championship is a higher standard of success and a greater achievement in a successful season. Congratulaions to the Tennessee Titans for not only reaching the playoffs, but for winning their division and for having the best record in the AFC Conference.

You earned the top conference spot by beating very good playoff teams. You beat the Colts, Steelers and Ravens in the AFC alone to get that top spot. Your team is extremely well coached and will be a force to be reckoned with as long as Jeff Fisher is leading the charge.

I realize that for many this is little consolation at this time, but it will be. I believe that before long, and even now for some, you will look back and appreciate the great success that your team experienced during a year in which it was extra exciting to be Tennessee Titans fan.

Enjoy the offseason, and I look forward to a great rivalry next year again!

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Thanks Walt!

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.

by Jimmy on Jan 13, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, thanks man!

It really does mean a lot coming from you. You have been a pleasure to converse with all along and you are always welcome here!

Stompin' your Terrible Towel and still hatin' Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Jan 13, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions

Thanks, great post!

by jayosanne on Jan 13, 2009 8:01 PM CST reply actions

Wow!

Thanks Walt! That was a very well written post and it definitely puts things in the right perspective for me.

It really does mean a lot coming from you. Hope to hear from you during the offseason and again next year.

by theologic on Jan 13, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions

Its nice to have someone from Stampede Blue give a straighforward compliment.

by DonFrancisco on Jan 14, 2009 7:51 AM CST reply actions

no joke

I kept waiting for the backhanded part. It was kind of disappointing in a good way!

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Jan 14, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions

Walt

My man you have some A plus CLASS! It is nice to hear someone who is not such a homer that they think you should win every stinkin game every stinkin year! You are a true fan of the game. You are appreciated by this fan for sure. Thanks for the props!

Someone once said "Vince Young bleeds two toned blue!" But I disagree, because The Great One Doesnt Bleed!!

by Vincanity on Jan 14, 2009 8:02 AM CST reply actions