Tennessee Titans Team Review & Preview

The Tennessee Titans are Super Bowl contenders as QB Kerry Collins looks to maintain their regular season success.

Tennessee Titans: 2008-09 Outlook

Fans with Tennessee Titans tickets saw their team finish the 2007 season with a respectable 10-6 record and a good showing in their wild-card loss to the San Diego Chargers. Although their chosen one, quarterback Vince Young, led the team to victories in 2007, his in-game statistics left much to be desired.

The Tennessee Titans expected another solid season in 2008 with hopes that Vince Young would mature into the quarterback they forecasted when they drafted him in the first round. Even with gaping questions at wide receiver and in the secondary, Tennessee Titans ticket holders hoped that their favorite team could take the next step and secure playoff success.

Tennessee Titans: Strength from Unforeseen Players

The 2008 season began with a hard-fought 17-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fans with tickets to see this game saw their Tennessee Titans step up with quite an impressive defensive performance. The team recorded seven sacks along with a couple of interceptions and a fumble recovery. Vince Young had a tough day at the office with only 110 yards passing and two interceptions. Fans booed the once-mighty quarterback even before he left the game with a sprained knee.

Game two of the season could not come soon enough, as the drama created by Vince Young and his psyche caused quite a stir in Tennessee. With Vince Young resting his knee back home, Kerry Collins lead the team to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. The defense, once again, stepped up and only allowed 215 yards and 11 first downs. Fans with Tennessee Titans tickets were excited, as their team started 2-0 for the first time since 1999 when the Tennessee Titans went to the Super Bowl.

Tennessee Titans: Wins Keep Coming

In Week 3 through Week 11, the Tennessee Titans used the same formula to victory. With a suffocating defense, the Tennessee Titans knew that if they started the game fast, an early lead would certainly result in a victory.

In the first 10 games of the season, the Tennessee Titans’ defense only allowed over 20 points in one single game – a victory (31-21) against the mighty Indianapolis Colts. Although Kerry Collins, now the starter, was not spectacular, his steady leadership kept the offensive in motion. The dual-threat running attack of Chris Johnson and LenDale White kept the clock moving and opposing offenses on the sidelines.

Tennessee Titans: Weakness Revealed

In Week 12 and Week 15, fans with tickets to see their Tennessee Titans saw the team exposed to their one glaring weakness – trying to come back from early deficits. In both occasions, the Tennessee Titans lost to lesser teams because they did not have the ability to overcome early holes.

Although Kerry Collins is a steady leader, he is sure not to be confused with Peyton Manning or for that matter, Eli Manning. Kerry Collins, when entrusted to manage a good football game and keep the turnovers to a minimum, has proven to be a winner. However, when he is asked to throw the ball exclusively if his team is playing from behind, it is sure to be a recipe for a loss.

Tennessee Titans: Week 17 & Beyond

The Tennessee Titans play a meaningless game against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. Because of a spectacular 13-2 record, the Tennessee Titans have secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. If the regular season is any indication, how far the Tennessee Titans will go in the playoffs will depend on two factors. First, can the Tennessee Titans start the game with an early lead? If the Titans can force their opponents to try to play catch up, their defense has proven to be one of the best in the league at protecting leads. Second, Kerry Collins has to play steady, error-free football. Fans with Tennessee Titans tickets do not expect the grizzly veteran quarterback to single handedly win football games but instead to be an efficient leader. If the Tennessee Titans can accomplish those two tasks, fans can start printing their Super Bowl tickets!