It was funny reading the ‘Exit Interview’ for Tennessee on NFL.com because at the time it was written, Jeff Fisher was still the head coach. That, of course, has changed. But the things the Titans and new coach Mike Munchak will need to address this offseason remain pretty much the same.
Bud Adams will likely ‘give’ Munchak a rebuilding year (i.e. some leniency on getting this team back on track). But I don’t think the Titans will definitely need it. They might, but I don’t think they are doomed to another dismal year at the bottom of the AFC South.
The Titans need a quarterback. Young is gone, Collins is not the answer, so who is? I think this is the team that most needs to look at getting Kevin Kolb. The Titans need a veteran quarterback. Kolb may not be the prototypical ‘veteran,’ but he has the skill set an AFC South quarterback needs, and the desire to start for an NFL team. Where there is desire, there is work ethic, and I think Kolb would insert himself nicely into this new Titans team.
Tennessee will also need to find a way to get Chris Johnson running effectively again. After an incredible second season, gaining over 2000 yards on the ground, Johnson gained only 4 yards/game more than he did his rookie season during the 2010 campaign. In the final game of the season, against the Colts, he gained only 39 yards, and the Colts rush defense wasn’t particularly impressive this year.
I think the Titans do need to part ways with Cortland Finnegan. Yes, I’m a little biased on the subject and really don’t care for Finnegan much, but even bias aside I think Tennessee needs to part ways with the cornerback. A new coach should bring with him a new atmosphere, one of more discipline. Unless Finnegan can clean his act up he should not be on the squad next season. He is a talented player, but not a player the Titans should be holding on to with a new coach in town.
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