Thank You MCM, and Outlook
I am a die hard New York Met fan, and the franchise is a joke. However, Met fans love to brag that metsblog.com is one of the most respected and highly regarded team focused blogs around. While the SB nation blogs will likely never get the attention that tv station owned and other sportsblogs blogs get, Jimmy, August, and Codo a great job here. As a fan who is never in the Mid Ten area, having MCM is really fun and helpful. Thank you all.
The Titans had a great year. They were able speed up the reconstruction process and do what I consider about 25 months of work in the 6 months or so since the lockout ended. If you and I were were discussing the Titans after Kerry Collins fumbled that snap a year ago in Indy, and you said 12 months from now we will have: an aggressive DC who has reshaped our defense, a franchise qb that we are all excited about and has character, numerous young pieces that we acquired via the draft, and 9 wins to show for the effort, I would have been elated.
That being said, every year in the nfl is an adventure and their is nothing stopping this team from taking steps backward next year. Fans on the blog will argue whether to address the OL, DL, or S positions in the draft, and we will complain about not landing the premier free agents. I hope the franchise continues to maintain a smart, discipline approach that made 2011 a productive a season. I think the plan is clear, and it will be a matter of execution, injuries, and luck. As a fan, there are a couple of questions that I see as crucial not to the direction of the franchise, but more to the face of the franchise. Questions both on offense and defense.
1. Will the team retain Michael Griffin? Cortland Finnegan?
-These 2 are clearly huge staples, and Mccarthy jokes aside, they are the two most recognizable pieces to folks around the league. Cutting ties with a 1st round pick is always difficult, and replacing veteran presences on a young defense is certainly a risk. This is where I stand on these two.
-Griff is my least favorite Titan, he never lights people up like elite safties do around the league. I find he is frequently out of position, and he carries himself with an arrogance and sense of entitlement that annoys me. I am not a real xs and os football guy, so how I feel about Griff may not even be accurate.
-Cort is awesome. He hits, he plays hard all game, and improving from the year he had in 2010 I believe is a true sign of character. He is clearly a fixture in the community, and showed tremendous versatility this year. Pro Bowl or not, I hope the FO does what it can to keep him.
2. Will Jake Locker take the reigns from the beginning or do we need to continue to wait?
-I cannot wait for Jake to be the face of the franchise. However, I am curious as to what the club has in mind for the process and journey. Whatever they decide, I am all in for it.
What do you all think?
Happy new year to all of you, and I hope ya'll enjoyed 2011 as much as I did.
Best.
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I agree on all three points
1. Griff is terrible. Cut him now. Don’t even wait for his contract to expire. But really, I’d rather have Campbell or RoJo out there making boneheaded plays than have Griff out there doing the same, because at least those younger guys might have some upside and might learn from their mistakes. The only time Griff has looked good is when we had a superbeast Dline and before Chris Hope’s skill fell, and he did absolutely nothing but play center field.
2. Please resign Finn. He’s always been one of my favorite Titans. His “badass attitude” is WAY overblown in the NFL and media, and it all culminated in that fight with Andre Johnson. Andre is one of the NFL’s golden choir boys, and HE was the little bitch who lost his cool. He’s bigger, faster, and stronger than Cort, yet instead of just showing that he is the better player by catching passes, he decides to punch and throw Finn to the ground. What a bitch. /end rant. I have all the confidence that ATV and JMac could handle the job, but why not keep our best defensive player and one of the better CBs in the league around to teach our young secondary how to really play this game; not only by being a damn good cover guy, but by getting in the opponent’s head so they can’t concentrate.
3. I have 100% confidence that Munch will do what is best for Locker, and I’m behind whatever he decides. I would have loved Locker to start all of this year, but I understand that doing that leads to your QB looking like Gabbert a lot. Hass did a great job this year, and the only time he didn’t light it up was when he had those nagging injuries, which I can understand. Either way, I think we will be more than capable at the QB position next year, and for years to come.
Locker has a receiver either side;
Locker fumbles the snap;
Picks it up, sprints out to the right;
Looking;
Fires deep downfield
MAN IS WIDE OPEN!!
TOUCHDOWWWWWN TITANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I <3 Mike Keith
by SoMissTitansFan on Jan 1, 2012 10:38 PM CST reply actions
I hope Finny stays....
But there has times twice when he went"nuts" this season. Remember he left training camp because of his contract. And a few weeks ago he leaked that he wasn’t happy because of no work on his next contract. I think the Titans are going to part ways with him. It seems like they take the same no talk, no action road on players they don’t want to pay. PLEASE QUIT COVERING FOR Courtland’s stupidity by trying to be the “bad ass” of the league last year. Remember he actively pursued the “BAD BOY” image until he got the beatdown in Houston. I do give him credit for not playing to gain that image on the field this year. Another year of being aggressive and not thuggish maybe then his 09 season will be put in the past.
CRY!! HAVOC!! Let Slip the dogs of war!!
And a few weeks ago he leaked that he wasn’t happy because of no work on his next contract
That’s complete BS. This was the quote:
“It is like you have three weeks left and they say you are going to be fired, and you don’t hear anything leading up to that. You just do the best you can with what you’ve got. But from history, it doesn’t look bright for me here. But I know I can’t control that.”
“I would be very upset with that. Very upset,” he said. "I want to retire here.
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I has a sad. Its name is Eugene Amano.
by fanoftheunderdogs on Jan 2, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
The bottom line is...
He went public again with the lack of progress on his contract. The team’s silence on the issue had him aggravated and he went public with it. Its not BS its a fact. (Thanks for supplying the actual quote, I got my info from THE SPORTS REVOLUTION with Willie D.) OUT!!
CRY!! HAVOC!! Let Slip the dogs of war!!
re: Locker
I think it’ll be an open competition in camp. I hope Locker wins the spot, but it’s nice knowing we have two good QBs on the roster.
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Well I'm glad to hear I'm not the only Met fan around these parts
I agree with you completely on all your points except maybe for number 2. I don’t want to get carried away giving Court a Revis/Asomugha sized contract and not have enough cap room to resign all of the young talent we have accrued through the draft the past couple of years. I don’t want to come across as not in favor of signing Court, because I am. I just want it to be reasonable.
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by NJD28 on Jan 2, 2012 3:18 AM CST via mobile reply actions
i think everyone agrees we should only sign him to a resonable amount sized deal
and i think Finn will take it because he likes it here
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First, I agree on your take on MCM. Jimmy and co do a great job and it´s great to have a place to discuss all thing Titans. I´ve been a reader for some time, but started to comment this year. I cannot say enough about MCM´s part in going through all that lockout bullshit.
That said, you just described my feelings towards Griffin. It´s his arrogance that annoys me to no limit. I could deal with that if he made some plays, but it´s just not the case anymore.
As for Locker, i hope he takes the offseason to learn a lot. We will need him next year! I say start him from day 1. Hasselbeck had a good season, but next year the schedule is tougher and we need something more. Let´s see if Jake´s got that something in him.
"He's an amazing talent. He's probably the most explosive back since Marshall Faulk and Barry Sanders." - Eddie George, about CJ.
by criollo_pcg on Jan 2, 2012 6:39 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
MCM is a god send. Even though most of my commenting goes on in game threads and is usually obscenity laden I spend much of my day on this sight (even when I’m at work) Jimmy and all the other main bloggers are awesome but every comment and argument expand my knowledge and make me smile :)
When it comes to griffin I’m hesitant to cut him. I think if we were to franchise him he might have one of those Albert haynesworth “I’m bout to get paid” years and could step up.
Finny is my favorite player. Not only that but honestly he’s the best player on D. I will cry if he walks.
Hasselbeak/Locker: I’m torn, I’m a huge beak fan but I’m ready for locker to start also. I’m fine with whoever the coaches decide. Honestly I don’t think either one stays healthy all season next year.
P.s. My wife hates this sight because often I’m reading…she’ll be talking and she knows that I’m clearly not listening :)
by danomite on Jan 2, 2012 9:05 AM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
And yes I meant to say hasselbeak
by danomite on Jan 2, 2012 9:06 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
i am also torn on who should start at the qb position too
i want hass to start because he has done pretty well and also, i don’t locker to start against tough defenses, but i want to see what locker can do
I don´t understand you logic on Griffin.
Why the “I´m bout to get paid” year didn´t come this year?
"He's an amazing talent. He's probably the most explosive back since Marshall Faulk and Barry Sanders." - Eddie George, about CJ.
On griffin
I don’t think he’s as bad as people say around here. If he was then he would show up PFF’s weekly report more often. He clearly makes costly errors. But we have bigger issues than micheal griffin
Michael Griffin has a habit of missing tackles that could have limited big plays.
As a safety that’s a BIG negative.
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I has a sad. Its name is Eugene Amano.
by fanoftheunderdogs on Jan 2, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
I don't disagree,
But he’s better than Hope/Babs. I don’t want two new safeties in our system next year. Our secondary has been our strength this year why mess with it too much. I understand adding 1 safety. But I think we need to resign Finnegan and someone with a year in this system, IMO Griffin is the best of those guys. And then if Griffin carries on being inconsistent replace him next season.
My opinion on our needs in order of importance. We need 2 maybe 3 interior offensive lineman. A young safety (I like one in the first round because he’d likely the be the best one available, and the top interior lineman figure to be gone by 20th). A pass rushing DE. And a big run stuffing DT is on par with a WR who will come in and contribute right away. Whether thats a rookie or a free agent I don’t care. But I think we need someone who will make an impact from the start.
First off, totally agree that MCM is great
I live 8,500 miles away from Nashville but MCM really makes be feel part of the fan community. Thanks to the Contributors and regular posters for that. Plus, reading the game thread live at 3:30am is flat out hilarious.
Regarding the questions you ask, I think Finny must be resigned unless he wants insane money. He’s a leader and sets the tone for the whole defense. Griff is wearing out his welcome but I’d not burn down the house if he’s signed for another year for sensible money.
We have 4 picks in the 1st 3 rounds and should be able to get starter level help at G/C, DE, WR and S in some order. I’d add in a FA OL and WR (like Bowe) to really give us a shot.
I’m in the patient camp regarding QB and am happy for Hass to start but if the coaches deem Locker ready I’m 100% behind putting him in there. Hass would still have value as super reliable back up and sideline mentor
Too soon to be talking about a Superbowl? Ummm... Ok

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