Music City Miracles: FanPosts

Dominant positional strength versus overall balance

2013-05-21T03:41:26Z

This is my first fanpost and I just joined a few weeks ago, so I apologise in advance if I'm breaking any MCM etiquette (they use an 's' instead of a 'z' for many words that end in 'ize' here in NZ; don't know why but it's become habit for me now).

Looking at Nole's scouting report on Zaviar Gooden has me really excited for our young LB corp, and has gotten me thinking about unit strength vs overall strength.

I think our O-Line and LBs (assuming McCarthy is healthy), and maybe WRs are dominant groups. I'm curious what you guys think about having a team that is overall pretty good at every position (balanced) versus a team that is average at some positions but exceptional at others (top heavy).

What do you think is more likely to lead to success. I've always believed balance is great in everything in life, but when it comes to football, I'm not so sure. I think a team with great receivers, dominant D-Line and great secondary can compensate for weaker units in a pass happy NFL vs a team that is more balanced but with no game-breaking unit (depending somewhat on your division).

In the case of the Titans, I know we are not dominant in any of the 'key' groups, but I think our strengths are a great fit for what we are trying to do. Our great Oline and receivers really help both the RBs and Locker and our speedy linebackers can both cover and will help out on the rush when called upon. (To be clear, I don't think our other units are scrubs by any means; they just aren't as strong, yet...!)

Thoughts? Any of you stat-ninjas got anything that points to a conclusion?

Edit: Just thought about McCourty, Verner and Wreh-Wilson. Are our CBs a dominant group? I think we are borderline, depending upon how Blidi pans out and if they resign Verner.

Looking at Nole's scouting report on Zaviar Gooden has me really excited for our young LB corp, and has gotten me thinking about unit strength vs overall strength.

Edit: Just thought about McCourty, Verner and Wreh-Wilson. Are our CBs a dominant group? I think we are borderline, depending upon how Blidi pans out and if they resign Verner.

why i have Jacksonville 31 in my power poll

2013-05-19T22:51:16Z

Jax since 2007 has been a team in Transition on Off blaine gabbert has looked like a deer in headlights C Henne has too long a windup etc but Jax main problem the last 5 years is bad drafting with their 1-round-picks

L Jockel seems like a good idea will MJD come back from the bad foot last year the same as he was in 2011 i love their WR Core provided blackmon stays on the field M Lewis is too incont as a te

their OT are good but their middle needs more work other than babin they lack pass rush how will they replace OLB D Smith their CB and S will be better than most thinks because of g bradley

Cypien has a bright future

bottom line this is a 3-6 win team that if they can get a star QB in 2014 could start competing again but will not be easy

my pick 4-12

L Jockel seems like a good idea will MJD come back from the bad foot last year the same as he was in 2011 i love their WR Core provided blackmon stays on the field M Lewis is too incont as a te

their OT are good but their middle needs more work other than babin they lack pass rush how will they replace OLB D Smith their CB and S will be better than most thinks because of g bradley

Cypien has a bright future

bottom line this is a 3-6 win team that if they can get a star QB in 2014 could start competing again but will not be easy

my pick 4-12

why i have Tenn at 30 in the NFL

2013-05-19T02:27:01Z

a quick note since i do not stop by a lot i have cerebral palsy and other health plom

i have been high on Locker but last year he disappointing me and i am sure some of u

my main problem with Tenn is the Coaching Staff is mucheck the right fit

u will have a strong running game and a improving o-line but is K Wright a Num 1 wr losing Jared Cook will hurt

u Also do not have 1 guy on the D-Tackle front that can change the game Your D gave way too many yards last year as a whole

Bottom Line Playing Jax Twice is a help but unless CJ can be the 2'000 yard that he thinks he can be u guys will struggle because locker took a step backwards and it was time to get rid of fisher but is bud adams too loyal to his guys

i see 5-8 wins overall

i say 5-11 3rd place in the AFC South

a quick note since i do not stop by a lot i have cerebral palsy and other health plom

i have been high on Locker but last year he disappointing me and i am sure some of u

my main problem with Tenn is the Coaching Staff is mucheck the right fit

u will have a strong running game and a improving o-line but is K Wright a Num 1 wr losing Jared Cook will hurt

u Also do not have 1 guy on the D-Tackle front that can change the game Your D gave way too many yards last year as a whole

i see 5-8 wins overall

i say 5-11 3rd place in the AFC South

MCM Put Your Name On It 2013

2013-05-13T06:06:55Z

This'll be a simple fanpost, I believe it was done prior to the season starting last year as well.

I'll ask a few questions below and my responses, and in the fan comments, you can post your thoughts and/or responses to the questions as well.

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TITANS STATEMENTS:

Q: Which Titan will be the most improved from last season?

A: I believe it will be none other than Jake Locker. He has all the tools to be successful this year, and I believe he's going to put it all together.

Q: Which Titans rookie will make the most significant impact in 2013?

A: Chance Warmack. Plugging in a player who will start and play at a high level for many years to come can only do good things for this offensive line, CJ, and Locker.

Q: What one thing do you think the Titans, if they do successfully, will vault them into the playoffs?

A: Get more sacks. I firmly believe the offense will be just fine this year, but the defense must get to QB. They should and will find creative ways to get to the QB this year, and if that results in a significant increase in sack totals, that will improve the defense as a whole and greatly improve our chances at being a playoff team.

Q: Who will be the Titans leading receiver at the end of the season?

A: Kendall Wright. I forsee a 1000 yard season for KW. Britt is a wildcard, Washington is who is he, and Hunter will make plays but make his bigger leap in production in 2014.

Q: Will any Titans make the Pro Bowl in 2013, and if so, who?

A: I think CJ will. I see a 1400-1600 yard season and 8-10 scores for him, so he should get a Pro Bowl nod.

Q: Predictions on the season (record, and other things, subject to change)?

A: 9-7, right on the fringe of a playoff birth. Munchak remains head coach, Locker has a better year than Andrew Luck, CJ outrushes Arian Foster, Bernard Pollard knocks the piss out of Andre Johnson, and we beat either the 49ers or Seahawks.

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NFL STATEMENTS:

Q: Outside of the Titans, who will be the most improved team in 2013?

A: Either the Saints or the Buccaneers. I lean towards the Saints because they have Drew Brees.

Q: Which 2012 playoff team is most likely to miss the playoffs in 2013?

A: I think it's probably a two horse race between the Vikings and Colts. But since I can only pick one, I think it will be very unlikely that the Vikings return to the playoffs with Christian Ponder under center. Peterson can only do so much.

Q: Who will be a darkhorse candidate to win NFL MVP in 2013?

A: Russell Wilson. I think he's going to do big big things.

Q: Name your R.O.Y., O.P.Y., D.P.Y., and MVP.

A: R.O.Y. = Jarvis Jones. I hate that he's in Pittsburgh, it seems like a perfect fit. O.P.Y. = Russell Wilson. D.P.Y. = Aldon Smith. MVP = ~~LeBron James~~ honestly I think it will be Peyton freakin Manning again. I think Aaron Rodgers can unseat him though.

Q: Name your division winners and wildcard teams.

A: Steelers, Texans, Patriots, Broncos, Bengals, and either Ravens/Titans/Colts for AFC. Seahawks, Giants, Saints, Packers, 49ers, Falcons for NFC. I didn't include the Redskins because I think they will take a step back this year.

Q: Name your Super Bowl and Super Bowl champion.

A: Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks. Seahawks win.

Q: Who will win the Crash4Clowney sweepstakes (aka worst team in the NFL)?

A: Oakland Raiders. Just lose, baby.

Q: Post any other NFL predictions here.

A: Texans regress this year, but still win the division. Romo will choke away a few games. Matt Barkley will start at some point for the Eagles this year. Geno Smith will also start at some point this year. Tebow doesn't make an NFL roster. Leading rusher is Adrian Peterson (surprise surprise). Da'Rick Rogers will be a good WR for Buffalo. Vince Young thinks he can still play.