I Really Miss Free Agency.

by danielreese05 on Jul 6, 2011 5:00 PM CDT in NFL Free Agency

Despite the fact that the Titans haven't been terribly active in the big scramble for impact players in recent years, I really do miss seeing established stars find new homes or sign for a hometown discount in hopes of bringing glory to a franchise that's shown him loyalty through the years. I'm not confident that the Titans will make a big splash this year either, but it's always nice to speculate.

Trevor2013 came out with a handy-dandy free agent list not too long ago and it got me thinking that maybe signing a few solid players on defense wouldn't necessarily be an awful idea. I'm still a supporter of starting Ayers from day one and inserting McCarthy and Curran in later in the year, but I've also always been a fan of Ernie Sims of the Eagles for a long time now. He's got excellent speed, plays sideline-to-sideline, and is a ferocious hitter. While he's never been terrific in man coverage, he's steadily improved as a zone defender, utilizing his speed and quickness to cover a lot of ground after dropping back. I think a large part of the reason that he hasn't lived up to the massive hype of being the ninth overall pick is because he's consistently on the field more than anyone else in the league. The Lions have always had bad defenses while Sims has been in the league and, while the change of scenery in Philly may have helped him, he plays extremely hard which can lead to him getting beaten up.

Paul Posluszny has been decent when healthy, but he gets hurt too often for my liking.

As far as the secondary goes, I'm all for bringing in help for my new cause celebre, Robert Johnson. I'm not a fan of Bernard Pollard or Deon Grant, but Daniel Manning has always intrigued me. He's not an overly physical player, but maybe Michael Griffin has been looking extremely unpredictable in pass coverage lately, maybe a move to the strong safety spot wouldn't hurt? I don't want to mess with the defense too much, all of this talk of moving this player to this spot in this situation is nothing more than a pipe dream, I'm just spitballin' here. All in all, I think we'd be just as well off seeing what Johnson's got from day one and getting Fuller some more reps in the nickel.

So what's the word MCM, who do you want to see, if anyone, signed in free agency this year?

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Kyle Orton would be a good option and is cheap if we want to sit Jake a bit (doubt it).

Carl Nicks would make our line absolutely scary. He’s a top 5 guard. Davin Joseph would fit too.

Ruud would be good if we want a MLB. Greenway if we want OLB,. I’d give my left nut for David Harris.

Mebane or Franklin at DT?

by ShawnG on Jul 6, 2011 6:28 PM CDT reply actions

The DT’s would allow us the flexibility to play more 3-4 looks.

by ShawnG on Jul 6, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions

I doubt Nicks will be in the free agency

It's all fun and games until someone gets a concussion from a stray flying footbal. *cough* Kerry *cough*

by MikeGriffFan27 on Jul 6, 2011 7:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I want a year like 2006 again.

Give me a good trio (or more) of veterans who can step in, upgrade the roster, and (perhaps most importantly) provide leadership that.

Good evening. I'm Ron Burgundy, and here's what's happening in your world tonight.

by ronburgundy7427 on Jul 6, 2011 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

^this

i didn’t even realize until today, (glennon pointed it out) that there’s a chance we could lose all 4 of our captains (VY, Nickey, Hall Tully)

Screw the lockout. Geaux Tigers.

by trevor2013 on Jul 6, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Um...strike "that".

No idea why it’s there.

Good evening. I'm Ron Burgundy, and here's what's happening in your world tonight.

by ronburgundy7427 on Jul 6, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

@trevor

Besides Hall those other three were only captains because our locker room is in a leadership drought. Where’s pacman when you need him? (making it rain reference, not leadership reference)….I know I know terrible joke

by DuelDukes on Jul 6, 2011 10:23 PM CDT reply actions

BRETT FAVRE

HE’S COMING BACK! MAKE HIM A TITAN! WOOOOOO

by oshoney on Jul 6, 2011 10:56 PM CDT reply actions

Well if we leave our O-Line like it is then I would consider getting Chad Greenway. He is a very good OLB with that work ethic Munchack craves. He is solid in coverage but he is even better against the run. I think we should bring him in if we feel that Curran or McCarthy are not ready to take over the WLB spot and if we move Spoon to play MLB (which isn’t a good idea IMHO). As far as the secondary is concerned I would just let the youngsters fill in and maybe bring in Darren Sharper on a 1-year deal if we don’t have Hope’s replacement already on the roster. Sharper has proven that he can take over a game when he is healthy and he has preformed at a pretty high level the past couple years. I don’t want Ruud because he may be out of our price range and year range taking into account the youngsters we have in our LB corps. I believe Greenway will be a cheaper option and can provide a mentor to Curran and McCarthy so that when they are ready they will know some tricks of the trade. But if we don’t get either then I would prefer us build from within which will save us some cap space in the long run.

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by NJD28 on Jul 7, 2011 1:24 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Volek anyone?

Greenway is an absolute beast, I am all for that noise. Would also like to see them bring in a blocking tight end like when they brought in Crumpler, and then smash and dash and a 2000 yard season followed. Kevin Boss is my favorite, but that is more of a fantasy then reality. When it comes to the situation at quarterback why don’t we turn to a familiar face in Billy Volek. I liked what Volek produced when he got to start, and never thought he has gotten a fair shot anywhere. There was a period when he made drew Bennett look like a superstar, why not bring him in for some competition and see if he still has some magic in that arm.

by BigTreezy07 on Jul 7, 2011 2:31 AM CDT reply actions

but he still looks like a 14 yr old

and hes like 35

CJ2K KNOWS

by titansfan615 on Jul 7, 2011 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Greenway and Sims...

would be great pickups for our LB corp. They could provide leadership to our young LB’s and provide the necessary depth needed when we show a 34 front.

I think adding another TE, OL, and cutting ties with Gage and picking up another WR would be good options also.

One thing we have to do is re-sign Sarge though!

by bullrider73 on Jul 7, 2011 11:11 AM CDT reply actions