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i was doing my "Fantasy" day ... not what i really think will happen.
find a thread for that and i'll give you what i really believe.

but i did mention six new linemen... read the post carefully and youll count em.

yeah i was wrong about bently... been playing too much madden here and i guess he's been on the falcons for a while in my seasons and it just stuck in my head... but i still think he would be a great addition
man... sorry about the douche... said that out of annoyance...
by the way i spent last summer in sweden with my girlfriend and germany for two weeks i know what "Deutsch" means.
 
paraconspiracy said:
i was doing my "Fantasy" day ... not what i really think will happen.
find a thread for that and i'll give you what i really believe.

but i did mention six new linemen... read the post carefully and youll count em.

yeah i was wrong about bently... been playing too much madden here and i guess he's been on the falcons for a while in my seasons and it just stuck in my head... but i still think he would be a great addition
man... sorry about the douche... said that out of annoyance...
by the way i spent last summer in sweden with my girlfriend and germany for two weeks i know what "Deutsch" means.
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Ah, I see you did mention six. Seems where you were talking about who to let go, I understood that as you meant to let go of one of our OLinemen. Yeah, Madden can do that to ya. Ahh touche, seems I was wrong about you. I was in Sweden this summer as well - women are amazing there, as I'm sure you noticed. :brow:

Guess it was all one misunderstanding, I appologize. English isn't my first.
 
TitansFan4Life said:
I would agree with some and say A J Hawk as the first rnd pick. Cutler has definite NFL potential and could be around for the 2nd rnd pick. If Cutler isn't available in the second and the titans are set on takin a qb Darrell Hackney could be a sleeper pick in the 4th or 5th rnds. As for us gettin leinart or bush I think thats pretty much out of the question unless we trade up somehow to get one of them. Bush will most certainly be gone by pick 3 and the Jets, Packers and Saints may all be interested in Leinart. Unfortunately, Vince Young is gonna stay for his senior season so that leaves Cutler and Omar Jacobs as the best available qbs. As for O-line, I'll agree that we need lots of work but I am on the side of late rnd guys developing. I think if we can get back to running the ball well and controlling the clock that McNair will again return to Pro-Bowl form. McNair will hopefully be around for at least two more years allowing time for Cutler or Hackney to develop if they are taken by the Titans. I'm not completely sold on Volek and I think the Jets would definitely be interested in trading for him on draft day if they miss out on Leinart. They expressed interest earlier in the season and he ran Heimerdingers offense last year when he looked good throwing td after td down the stretch for Tennessee. I think the safeties will progress if we give them time. Thompson has some game IMO but Tank will most likely get cut. Fisher being a former DB, i'm sure he will make good decisions on the defensive backfield and bring the team back to contention next year. As for the Lbs I think Hawk would be a definite upgrade and would play well alongside KB.
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Hawk is a good choice, although Brooks would be nice, too. Certainly Mario Williams factors in as well, KVB or not. I like the Hackney pick, although his biggest ding is he's alittle short, not very athletic and needs to improve his overall game, but would certainly be worth the 4th or 5th as a developmental project. He's got quite a cannon also. Thompsons got game, no doubt, but he's not showing it this year, which is a shame and could cost him a job. I would have liked to see what Fuller and Thompson could have done this year, if Fuller had remained healthy.
 
DeutschTitan said:
Ah, I see you did mention six. Seems where you were talking about who to let go, I understood that as you meant to let go of one of our OLinemen. Yeah, Madden can do that to ya. Ahh touche, seems I was wrong about you. I was in Sweden this summer as well - women are amazing there, as I'm sure you noticed. :brow:

Guess it was all one misunderstanding, I appologize. English isn't my first.
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Yeah my girl is a swede... dont really know how i pulled that off... dont worry bout the english, used to that with her too. sorry myself man
 
paraconspiracy said:
Yeah my girl is a swede... dont really know how i pulled that off... dont worry bout the english, used to that with her too. sorry myself man
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Nice and no need to appologize - misunderstandings happen and I made a fool of myself, which probably dinged any little sense of credibility I got from the fellow posters. But, that aside, I figured I give it a shot at being a GM for a day. Here goes.

We all know our needs, it's blatant. So, who do we get at those positions and what moves do we make first? Obviously we need to clean house with those that aren't worth the money and if their willing to stay for a cheaper price, I think you have to retain a few in key positions for depth and experience. Hoppy is certainly the first to go, but could be willing to stay at a cheaper price. Olson is gone. I would axe Sirmon and his 3 million as well. Tank can walk in FA along with Hartwig. I'd retain Kassell for depth, but at a cheaper price, that is if he's willing to do that and if no one picks him up via FA. Now it's time to talk business with McNair. I'd, personally, would retain him and restructure his contract. He's done it numerous times and I can assure myself that talks won't be too heated or tough. So, I restructure with him a fair and friendly deal that makes both sides happy. Then, I shop Volek for a third. Most likely to Heimi and the Jets. They could technically go QB in the draft, but I think they'll go RB and retain Pennington. They did, afterall, give him that contract. But they need insurance and Volek is the man. Both sides are happy; we get our third back, Volek has a much better guaruntee of starting and the Jets get their insurance plus someone who knows the system. It's a Win/Win situation.

Now to hit the FA market, hopefully I havn't put it off too long and can find the key vets I need. First and foremost, I'd grab Will Witherspoon, a OLB from Carolina. He's not "cold footage" waiting to happen, but is solid and young. With the Depth in this years draft, I think Carolina could afford to let him go plus Thomas Davis, their first round selection this year, is looking to be converted to LB anyways. Saftey's my next priority. Chavous would be my dream candidate, but could likely be resigned by the Vikes or go somewhere else before I get the chance to nab him. He's a Vandy alum, maybe that's enough to convince him to come back.

Draft day's here and it's time to make some critical decisions. As of now, I've got picks in all seven rounds, plus another fifth for Dyson and seventh I think for Calmus. I've got two scenario's depending on what happens in regards to KVB.

KVB stays:
(1) Ahmad Brooks (May be a bit of a reach and I'm thinking this one over. I like what he brings in the middle, but his injury history concerns me.)
(2) Bernard Pollard, S. Purdue or Greg Blue, S. Georgia (Hopefully, one of these guys are around.)
(3) Darrell Hackney, QB. UAB (Good developmental QB with some good tools, who could be a bit like McNair, but not near as polished coming out. Would do him some good behind McNair and let Chow work on his Mechanics and Technique. He could stand to drop to 230 or 235 and improve his athleticism somewhat.)
(4) Terna Nande, OLB. Miamo(OH) (Good depth at LB, solid prospect)
(5a) Taitusi Lutui, G. USC (A good Guard prospect from one of college's premier OLines.)
(5b) Jeff Webb, WR. SDST (BPA. This kid has gotten some publicity on some Draft boards. He's shown some good hands and could develope into a #1. This is insurance for Calico.)
(6,7a,7b) BPA.

KVB is gone:

(1) Mario Williams, DE. NCST (This kid is the next Peppers, you can't pass on him. Hopefully he'll more than make up for KVB's departure.)
(2) Abdul Hodge, ILB. Iowa (I need a force in the middle and this kid hits like a ton of bricks.)
(3) Darrell Hackney, QB. UAB (See above.)
(4) Daniel Bullocks, S. Nebraska (I need safety help and this guys a good pick up at this point. Solid prospect, not as good as his brother, but solid.)
(5a) Taitusi Lutui, G. USC (see above.)
(5b) Jeff Webb, WR. SDST (see above.)
(6, 7a, 7b) BPA.

Preety much the same things, with certain changes to accomodate my needs. Discuss and have at it. It's a bit wishfull and farfetched, but it's nice to dream a little.
 
nice off season there...
still think the qb needs to be worked out soon(my opinion)... but if omar, vince and quinn stay in school i'd be more than happy with that scenario

i like slay more than bullocks... he's listed as a 4th rd. guy on some sites and already broke derrick kohnson's forced fumble record from last year... plus he HURTS PEOPLE:grrr:
 
The Titans don't do anything particularily well except return kicks. When you are weak everywhere, then you have to set priorities and try to get very good at 1 or 2 things.

My priorities would be:

1. Find a QB of the future. Mcnair's body is breaking down and he's too expensive and not dependable.
2. Upgrade the running game (OL and RB)
3. Upgrade the run defense (maybe DT but certainly more speed at SOLB)

Let a true #1 WR wait and give our 3 rookies a chance to develop. Wait on upgrading the safety position. (Draft a developmental prospect on the second day, but not early unless a great player fell into our laps in round 2.)

I also think from watching Rivers play that he's worth our #1. You always take a good QB prospect whenever you have the chance, IMO.
 
Let's not forget there's a certain S from Va Tech that's on the IR right now with some promise.

I'm not in the Rivers camp. I think we'd have to pay too much to get him, and that's not even counting the fact that his freaking contract would be up FAR before any rookie that we draft, meaning we'd have to turn around and pay him AGAIN. That's not to mention the fact that McNair's going to be around for another year or two to mentor...
 
Titans dream senario would be to trade our 1st pick and Volek to the NY Jets and a player to be named later, maybe Calico or ? For their 1st pick which we use to select Leinart. For the second a top LB prospect would be nice. The team probably could get along with Mauck as back up to Leinart.
 
first of all why would we trade our pick, Volek and another player to move up potentially one or two spots?

secondly, McNair or another vet will be with the Titans next year, we won't start a rookie.

thirdly, the Titans may have Cutler rated higher then Leinart.

finally the Jets wouldnt want a 30 year old QB when they could get their future in this draft with Leinart or Cutler.
 
They'd get Volek, who can play while they see if Chad is going to be able to return again -- if they draft Leinhart, Chad is done. Possible if Edwards is gone, less likely if he stays. They'd get our first draft pick, so they could still get an impact player, plus someone else, someone with potential who is not working out too well for us. We'd unload a little on the cap and get the player we want.
 
1st the Jets would get a proven winner in the Dinger system, and at a good price. The Jets could use their 2nd or 3rd on a developmental qb and get what they really need but still win. Chad has 1 start in the system and you really think hes better than Volek? They would only drop 4 spots or so. and if you take an honest look at the Jets, qb is where they strugggled.

C'mon man tell me that during Mcnairs first years you couldn't see his indecisiveness not until Dingers 3rd year did you see his progression and before that in Steckels system it was EG rt, EG lt, EG up the middle and a toss to the te. Then the MusicCityMiracle. Thats the Titans. and tell me now that its any different, don't get me wrong I bleed blue and have tattoo to boot.

The only way I'm happy is if we draft Leinart and a stud lb and if we don't do this I'll still make the trip to Tenn twice per year and 1 road trip to west.
 
Finally saw Hawk made a good play, blowing up a 2nd and 2. Then he sacked the QB. That's after he got driven back downfield on a previous play.

The showed the girlfriend/sister again. She's wearing a split ND/OState Jersey, and looked apathetic when her beau sacked her bro. Probably not the best play to cheer on anyway.
 
Good QB are so important to a team's success. Yeah, you can have an OK QB and get by - sometimes even win superbowls - but we want an above average QB if we can get him. When Steve was clicking he could win games for us through sheer will. We want a QB with that kind of gamechanging potential.

In an interview on TV yesterday McNair said he felt he had a couple more years left in him. I think he started to say a "few" but stopped and said a "couple" instead. If he's that close I think getting the next QB in here asap is crucial. That's assuming he reworks his deal to stay a Titan for 2 more years. If not, we go with Billy. Either way I'm thinking bringing new QB in is moving up in priority if franchise QB is available.

We've got so many holes though, I couldn't argue with pick of best avail Def in first round or even taking OT if he's the real deal. I'm always in favor of trading down for more picks in quality 1-4 rnds.
 
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