Five Questions With Music City Miracles

by John B on Sep 25, 2009 10:07 AM EDT Comment 6 comments

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Jimmy from SB Nation's Titans blog, Music City Miracles stopped by for five questions.

1. Defense has been an issue so far for the Titans. Ben Roethisberger went off in the second half, and the Texans had a lot of success moving the ball. Lazy sportswriters who haven't seen a game are probably saying they really miss Albert Haynesworth. How accurate are they?

They are semi-accurate. Jim Washburn, the Titans defensive line, admitted this week that he really misses Albert on 3rd down. The biggest thing they miss from Albert is him collapsing the middle not allowing a quarterback to step up in the pocket. The Titans still have pretty good edge rushers, but there isn't a force coming up the middle now.

That being said, the biggest problem this defense has faced so far is the secondary not playing their assignments. They were supposed to be the strength of the defense, returning 3 guys that went to the Pro Bowl, but so far they have been disappointing.

2. How do the receivers compare to the corps the Titans had last season?

Well they were better from day 1 because Justin McCareins isn't back.

Justin Gage is a solid guy. Nate Washington and rookie Kenny Britt are upgrades over McCareins, so it is a better group, but they still aren't lighting the world on fire.

3. What is the biggest change in the Titans between the game last November and now?

Probably the way the team comes into this game. Last year they were 10-0 and on top of the world. This season they are 0-2 and have lost 5 out of their last 6 games. Their backs are really against the wall this time.

4. If you're Rex Ryan and Brian Schottenheimer, how do you attack the Titans?

From an offensive stand point, I would run a lot of 3 step drops and get the ball out quick. The Titans showed a huge vulnerability against that when these two teams played last season, and they haven't really proved they can stop it yet.

Defensively I would sell out to stop the run. While I believe Collins can win a game where a team puts 9 in the box, there is obviously a much better chance for the Jets by putting it on his shoulders.

5. The Titans are 0-2 but arguably a pair of plays from being 2-0. Do you think this is a sign they're a good team with bad luck, or a team that can't finish games for a reason?

Well I can't really call it bad luck because it hasn't been fluky stuff that has caused them to lose. So far they have been a team that can't finish a game, but I think it is something they can get corrected going forward.

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This should be a tough one for the Jets

There’s a possibility of a hangover from last week, and the Titans are still a good team.

2009 Mets---Mission: Bryce Harper!

by Prince on Sep 25, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck a hangover. Not with Rex.

I get thew feeling with Ryan if we get beat it is because we got beat. Not because they were basking in their Pat win. Also, remember we beat Tennessee following a win at New England last year, I don’t see why a hangover would be in the cards now. He (Rex) will get these guys ready to play. He shows so much confidence in his team that it seems they will go all out to prove him right. I’m not sure what to expect really. I don’t think the Titans are a bad team, but they are definitely not the 13 win team from a year ago. I don’t even think they were that good last year, a solid team, but I definitely didn’t see them repeating anything close to that. The Jets shut down Chris Johnson last year, and if Kerry Collins has to beat us, I feel very confident.

"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez

by nrmax88 on Sep 25, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't wait for this game

Gonna be a good one, fun to watch.

Plus, everybody is gonna be classed up with the throwbacks. Now if I can just keep straight which Titans are which I’ll be fine!

by TNTitans on Sep 25, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Poor Justin McCariens, nobody loves him.

Whats the chances of Young getting a second chance if this season goes nowhere for the Titans?

by WebBard on Sep 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hangovers is for fans only!

A yo, I had a hangover for three days after the game! Yo man, I was at the game, we the fan’s the 12 man brought the noise! Brady and Bunch had no chance against Big Rex Mean green “D” Machine and the 12 Man! we got this!, Sanchise is going to bring his shredder, and the Mean Green “D” Machine are going to make old ass Collins shit his tights! I will be teaming up with the 12 man at the game(Sec139 Row3 Seat 11 GateD Ter LW sporting#20) bring the noise!!! J-E-T-S>>>OVER AND OUT BOMBERJET