Dont blame Jeff, look at what tools he lost!

Jeff Fisher is the most tenured coach is the NFL, that is indisputable. He has a 128-102 record in the regular season with a 5-6 post season record, with only one superbowl appearance. His first full season he went 7-9 and that was third in the central, followed by three seasons at 8-8. What happened after a three years of prepping and building? A Superbowl appearance, and a 13-3 season. He followed that with another 13-3 with a defeat by the Ratbirds in an AFC divisional game. (Pluck the ratbirds)

The Team had 2 more playoff apperances (Loss to Oakland 2002 and Loss to pats 2003) Before it had to have a gigantic cap cut, and lost the majority of Exsperaince and talent, which then was followed by 3 years of rebuilding... With only 2 losing seasons (04-05) and 06 was a 8-8. The Titans then found themselfs back in the playoffs on a wild card bid (07) and last year leading the NFL with a backup Quarterback.

So now we see ourselfs looking at a 0-6 start to a season. Right now I am thinking that I most of all Miss #9 (RIP). I would make the argument he was the toughest player to ever wear a Titans uniform, and could of taught some of the younger QBs (VY) something about playing your heart out when your hurt, either physically or emotionaly.

Secondly I Miss #85 and #83. Mr. Mason and Mr. Bennet are the only dependable 1 2 combo I can remember in this this millenium. Both could of tought younger receivers something, HOW TO CATCH THE BALL!!! Dropped passes have destroyed this offense more then poor play calling.

The number of vets that were slammed away  too quicky is shocking, and I still attripute alot of todays issues with the lack of a solid veteran leadership when our younger talent was moving in.

If you want to blame Jeff for the lack of development please do, but I would rather see the lack of veteran leadership as the cause.

Also, While Kerry Collins did great last year, I saw no ability he had that Billy Volek did not have. Another victim of salary hell, Billy Volek could of also passed along great knodledge to younger professionals. He could of taught sitting on the bench and learning the game of football, and playing succefully when called apon.

The change may lie with Jeff, but at current I disagree. We need to accept this season as a scrap,  and insure that our future stars do not go the way of the past "future" stars.

It wasint too long ago I was bragging about the 2 new rookies the Titans had, Tyrone Calico and Chris Brown. I am now bragging about our current youth, Kenny Britt and CJ, but I do not want a lack of talent around them that they can absorb from to put them in the same situation as the past.

Finally, I feel I must mention that #27 could of taught something to our younger RBs. Some call it "always falling forward," but I would refer to it as NEVER giving in, fighting for that last half yard by sacrificing your body. Lendale could certainly benefit from a man like Eddie being around, even if he was just wearing a hat, and not a helmet.