Titans vs. Jaguars: 5 Keys to Victory
by Aditya T (smashville) on Oct 2, 2009 9:15 AM CDT
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Print- Get our run game started early and stop their run game early . The Jaguars have allowed an average of 100.0 yards per game. The Titans run an average of 151 yards per game. Also get Lendale White in it early, if he is healthy. On the other side of the ball, we do have a good track record against Maurice Jones-Drew, allowing one 100 yard game in 6 total games with him playing, but he is averaging over 40 yards more than last year, with 94 yards per game. At the same time, we have limited our opponents to 60.7 yards per game, down more than 30 yards from last year.
- Fix the return game. 14 points were lost against the Jets due to fumbles on returns. Mark Jones has fielded 156 punts and 58 kickoffs and not once has he fumbled the ball. That is a huge improvement. One of the reasons we had the season we did last year is due to field position, and that has been a non-factor so far this season.
- Get off to a quick start. One of the reasons we lost against the Jets was our slow start. 14 points were scored before the Titans offense even got on the field. A quick touchdown drive to start the game will build some momentum in a stadium that will already seem dead.
- Catch the ball. Bo Scaife should be back in the game, and Jared Cook should be at full strength, so look for the tight ends to have big games. The Titans dropped more than 5 balls against the Jets that looked like easy catches. While most people on this blog are quick to fault Kerry Collins, the receivers are a great deal of the reason why the passing game looked just mediocre. This week is against the worst pass defense in the league, so the Titans receivers have got to catch the ball.
- Play desperate. If we lose to the Bedazzlers, the season is virtually over. This team needs to get that into their heads. Listen to Keith Bulluck. Play with an attitude. On paper this looks like the easiest win in the first six games, so this is the perfect opportunity to build some momentum.
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The Titans dropped more than 5 balls against the Jets that looked like easy catches.
7. They dropped 7 passes. Unacceptable.
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Not to start the KC bashing
But our receivers have also made some spectacular catches to bail him out of pretty poor throws (a recent Justin Gage reception comes to mind) so I’d say in the end, the dropped passes vs. spectacular catches on shitty throws is a wash.
I’ll say that I agree 100% with everything above, especially the play desperate part. If you haven’t hit the panic button yet, a loss to the Bedazzlers pretty well means that ’09 is done.
I don't agree.
7 drops is unacceptable at any level of football. Again, that doesn’t mean that Collins played good by any means, but there should never ever be 7 dropped footballs in a game. Ever.
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by Pride of the Southland on Oct 2, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions
We're near the top in drops.
Look at this. It’s the league leaders in “Passes not Caught.” Nate Washington and Justin Gage are both in the top ten with 12. In their defense, this includes throw aways where they are the nearest receiver, but still.
They are also both near the top for passes dropped. Gage with 3 and Nate with 2. The league worst is 4.
Our backs are against the wall
and thats when they normally step up. No more of this we were 13-3 last year attitude, back to the familar setting of us being the underdogs and taking that out on everyone else who steps on the field. If Keith’s attitude rubs off on the boys this weekend I truly feel sorry for the Bedazzlers
I agree with that
You can’t win games with dropped balls.
As a side note, did you know that Gage made the top 20 receivers who drop passes in 08? And he did it in 6 games!
More Stats.
And, let’s not let this comment get side tracked. But, it’s just a testament that we’re not playing “our game.” Kerry ranks 5th in the AFC in passing attempts! He’s thrown the ball more than Peyton Manning. He also leads the AFC in interceptions. Run the football!
We can agree on that.
I’d like to see Lendale get 15+ touches, and CJ get 20+. Line up with the defense knowing exactly what’s coming, and impose your will on the Jags. The poor pass defense of the Jaguars is attractive, but I hope that we don’t get away from the gameplan.
I think our average of 151 yards a game is very misleading
Replace the yards from the Texans game with, say, 160 and that average drops precipitously. I say that to point out that we have not emphasized the run enough.
Really, I am surprised nobody has even brought this up about us needing to run the ball more. What is up with you guys today?
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Bedazzlers?
Why is everyone calling them the Bedazzlers? I’ve looked and I can’t find out why, thanks.
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I’ll be at The Jack this Sunday to see your Girls lose to the Bedazzling Sparkle Motion. When the tears are flowing, blame it on the sparkles. Enjoy 0-4.
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have fun
i hear you will have an entire row to yourself. should be nice and quiet.
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I do!
Hilarious. I really do, I kid you not. It sucks, man. Times are tough I guess. I am the only person in my row within my section. It’s only been the preseason and the game against the Cards, but yeah you nailed it. That’s funny.
By the way, it’s still loud where I sit. Even if it’s just me.
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