Grading the 2011 Tennessee Titans: Quarterbacks

by Jimmy on Jan 16, 2012 2:52 PM CST in Tennessee Titans News

Quarterback was supposed to be the biggest weakness of the 2011 Titans, but it turned out that it was one of the biggest strengths. There was a point in the season where everyone really wanted Jake Locker to play instead of Matt Hasselbeck, but even when Hasselbeck struggled the quarterback play of this team was better than the few years prior.

Hasselbeck finished the season 319 of 518 for 3,571 yards with 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, but his numbers do not even begin to tell the story of his influence on this team. He was a leader from the first day he walked in the door. That was a nice change.

And then there is Locker. We did not get to see that much of him this season, but what we did see was very promising. He is going to get every chance to earn the starting job in next year's training camp. It is exciting to have a promising future at quarterback.

Grade: B

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Very fair grade Jimmy

for as much RageBenching that everyone wanted around here mid season, I would have guessed Hasselbeck would have graded out much lower.

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by StPrattrick on Jan 16, 2012 2:58 PM CST reply actions

I swear, he was expected to get 10000 yards and 40 TDs every game it seems.

Yes, he slumped some during the back half of the season, but we would not have been in contention for the playoffs without the hot start from him.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 16, 2012 5:40 PM CST up reply actions

compared to vy

A+++++

by -Erock on Jan 16, 2012 4:07 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions

this

by jv1222 on Jan 16, 2012 5:50 PM CST up reply actions

I wanted Jake to start a couple games when Hass was doing poorly

But it was because I felt that Hass looked as if he was playing hurt. And I still feel like we could have pulled out one more win during that stretch if Locker had been in simply because he was healthier.

But all in all, I’m very satisfied with both Hass and Locker this season. Compared to the Qb position for the last five years they get an easy AAAA+++++. But overall, I say B+.

I would be happy with either starting next year, but I’m really ready to see Locker full time.

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by SoMissTitansFan on Jan 16, 2012 6:43 PM CST via Android app reply actions

B is fair. I would say Hasselbeck was on fire for about half the season, and below average for the other half.

But we brought him in to help Jake Locker develop, and he seems to be helping. Thats what was most important this year.

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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 16, 2012 9:02 PM CST reply actions

The grade is about right.

I have all the respect in the world for Locker and I can’t wait to see him as a full time starter, but I think that without Hasselbeck we would be a 5-6 win team. Hasselbeck won at least 3 games for us, then again he also lost us a few. The season opener at Jax stands out to that, but Locker might not have done much better at that point.

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by Saru129 on Jan 17, 2012 12:37 AM CST reply actions

Hass didn't have much to work with either.

A busted run game. Dwill and the Hawk were the top 2 healthy receivers on the roster during the last half. I’d give him a B+.

I just can’t wait for next year. We can only get better on offense. We’re getting all the good players back plus a draft and some Free Agents to look at.

by Mikeyy on Jan 17, 2012 1:23 AM CST reply actions

Happy with Hasselbeck

It’s not gonna bother me to see Hasselbeck start next year with Locker waiting. Let the more experienced man start the season with Locker playing cleanup if things go south. I’m just happy to have 2 competitive starting qb’s on the roster for a change.

by Neagle on Jan 17, 2012 9:08 AM CST reply actions

best thing about Hass this season was

Seeing our QB legitimately give a shit on the field. Been awhile

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by rothbard on Jan 17, 2012 10:51 AM CST via mobile reply actions

*This

sucks this is an uncommon thing around here…

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by StPrattrick on Jan 17, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions

Matthew Hasselbeck...

Is the best Titans QB since Steve McNair… Hopefully Jake Locker is the best Titans QB in history… It will be interesting to see how things unfold in camp this summer, but I think the future is bright! GO TITANS!!!

by Engelson71 on Jan 17, 2012 3:36 PM CST reply actions