Thanks For An Entertaining Season

[RohitTheNair]

I would like to thank every player, coach, employee, and fellow fan for another entertaining season...We didn't quite get there, but we made some noise...It was worth being a part of for sure.

Here's to an even better '10!!!

GO TITANS!!!!!!!!

[TitansFan370]

For me this was not an entertaining season. Losing the first six games and losing solidly to Indy and SD in the final ten was NOT ENTERTAINING. In fact we almost lost in Seattle today due to the UNDISCIPLINED AND DEFINITELY NOT ENTERTAINING play.

Okay, I will bite my tongue, but I think we need a Cowher or Biran Billick to teach our team DISCIPLINE. JF cannot do it.

[RohitTheNair]

We started 0-6 and finished .500, had a 2000 yard rusher and possible comeback player of the year....It was as entertaining as a no-playoff season can possibly be.

[hooktool]

I had a good time. :) It's a game after all.

John

[Sect309Fan]

We started 0-6 and finished .500, had a 2000 yard rusher and possible comeback player of the year....It was as entertaining as a no-playoff season can possibly be.

This is my opinion as well. We may not have made the playoffs, but we made history.

There is a big difference between what we did and what the Broncos did, even though we both finished with the same record. The Titans looked dead and gone, but rallied to salvage the season. The Broncos blew an amazing 6-0 start to depress their team and their fanbase.

I guarantee you that Titans fans are a whole lot happier today than Broncos fans are. Not all 8-8 seasons are the same.

[MDK Titan]

i admit it was entertaining season, the 2nd half of it anyways. but im not going to forget that we had Super Bowl expectations coming into the season only for it to be lowered by the 0-6 start.

[titansikou]

In fact we almost lost in Seattle today due to the UNDISCIPLINED AND DEFINITELY NOT ENTERTAINING play.

Okay, I will bite my tongue, but I think we need a Cowher or Biran Billick to teach our team DISCIPLINE. JF cannot do it.

I think entertaining went out the window with the single objective of getting CJ his yards. I personally felt they went about it too singlemindedly. I didn't get the feeling the Titans were there to win. They were there to get CJ his yards and hopefully win.

Discipline. This has been the problem of this team since the loss against the Ravens, especially on defense. I hope we see a renewed intensity during training camp.

Coaching. I'm on the fence. I won't be sad to see Fisher go, I won't mind seeing him stay. However, I do feel that with the experience he has the personnel mistakes of this season are close to inexcusable.

[don28]

This is my opinion as well. We may not have made the playoffs, but we made history.

There is a big difference between what we did and what the Broncos did, even though we both finished with the same record. The Titans looked dead and gone, but rallied to salvage the season. The Broncos blew an amazing 6-0 start to depress their team and their fanbase.

I guarantee you that Titans fans are a whole lot happier today than Broncos fans are. Not all 8-8 seasons are the same.

8-8 is 8-8. No amount of lipstick is making this pig look like Jessica Simpson. The season was a massive underachievement, no matter how you spin it. Denver's season is also an underachievement because McDaniels portrayed himself a guru and he did the exact same thing Shanahan had done his last years. No QB, and soon to be no #1 WR or TE.

[somenavyguy]

Thanks guys. The simple fact that after 0-6 and we had a postseason to hope for until last week was crazy. Also this week was fun anyway to see CJ get that 2,000. Guys for a heck of a year...and next year more wins! : P

[TitansJonne]

This was the last year i would have to watch my titans at home. I leave for navy bootcamp in july. It was an amzing run. 0-6 to 8-8, CJ2K, VY Redemption. I had alot of fun. You guys were awesome and made it even more enjoyable. Hopefully i find a way to check out the games overseas, but i know that you all will be cheering loud enough to make up for my loss. Thanks alot everyone.

[315]

For me this was not an entertaining season. Losing the first six games and losing solidly to Indy and SD in the final ten was NOT ENTERTAINING. In fact we almost lost in Seattle today due to the UNDISCIPLINED AND DEFINITELY NOT ENTERTAINING play.

Okay, I will bite my tongue, but I think we need a Cowher or Biran Billick to teach our team DISCIPLINE. JF cannot do it.

It doesn't do much good to bite your tongue AFTER the tirade...sorta pointless unless you are into that sorta thing.


I have been very entertained this season. Hoped for alot more but I will just have to wait for next year.


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[TITAN 1]

For me this was not an entertaining season. Losing the first six games and losing solidly to Indy and SD in the final ten was NOT ENTERTAINING. In fact we almost lost in Seattle today due to the UNDISCIPLINED AND DEFINITELY NOT ENTERTAINING play.

Okay, I will bite my tongue, but I think we need a Cowher or Biran Billick to teach our team DISCIPLINE. JF cannot do it.What team is Cowher coaching? Oh that's right he isn't! Billick?????!!!!!! :puke
I hope coach Fisher is still our head coach for a long time to come, but I will back whoever Mr Adams wants to put on the sidelines. But, Billick????????!!!!!!! :puke

[Old Oilers Fan]

What team is Cowher coaching? Oh that's right he isn't! Billick?????!!!!!! :puke

No kidding. Why try to live some other teams past? :crazy

At least dream big like Don Shula or Chuck Noll. :lol

[shadowboxin']

For me this was not an entertaining season. Losing the first six games and losing solidly to Indy and SD in the final ten was NOT ENTERTAINING. In fact we almost lost in Seattle today due to the UNDISCIPLINED AND DEFINITELY NOT ENTERTAINING play.

Okay, I will bite my tongue, but I think we need a Cowher or Biran Billick to teach our team DISCIPLINE. JF cannot do it.

http://attrice.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/buzzkill.jpg

[Count Telecky]

8-8 is 8-8. No amount of lipstick is making this pig look like Jessica Simpson. The season was a massive underachievement, no matter how you spin it. Denver's season is also an underachievement because McDaniels portrayed himself a guru and he did the exact same thing Shanahan had done his last years. No QB, and soon to be no #1 WR or TE.

I think there is a difference between a disappointing season and an entertaining season. I was sick to my stomach watching some of the underachieving play we had this year. But every game we played this year meant something. We had something to cheer for. Even the last game, we had CJ going for records. I am disappointed that our season has ended with no playoffs. But for me, it was a very entertaining season.

[hooktool]

No kidding. Why try to live some other teams past? :crazy

At least dream big like Don Shula or Chuck Noll. :lol

Yep, Shula's still alive. They showed him in his suite yesterday.:lol

John

[Jones31]

2008= disappointment. One players achievement isn't enough to call it anything but.

[Sect309Fan]

Accomplishments this year:
1. CJ is the founding member of the 2000/500 club, among other records.
2. Titans were first team to start 0-6 and finish .500 or better.
3. Vince Young has emerged as the starting QB and increased his win/loss record to 26-13 (66.67% win percentage).
4. Titans/Fisher beat the Seahawks for the first time in 6 tries.
5. Titans broke the West Coast curse, winning both games.
6. Titans have won 15 straight against the NFC.
7. VY had his first 3 TD pass game. He also had his first game with no turnovers and no sacks.

[Titanico]

Accomplishments this year:
1. CJ is the founding member of the 2000/500 club, among other records.
2. Titans were first team to start 0-6 and finish .500 or better.
3. Vince Young has emerged as the starting QB and increased his win/loss record to 26-13 (66.67% win percentage).
4. Titans/Fisher beat the Seahawks for the first time in 6 tries.
5. Titans broke the West Coast curse, winning both games.
6. Titans have won 15 straight against the NFC.
7. VY had his first 3 TD pass game. He also had his first game with no turnovers and no sacks.

Those are nice...but wouldn't it be better to say:

"The Titans were playing at such a good level that we defeated all visiting teams, defeated Pittsburgh showing that the Steelers weren't better than the Titans, New England had a hard time in the 23-10 loss against the Titans...The Titans are the best team in the AFC for second year in a row, and strong candidate to play in the Super Bowl" and such great other headlines that are only wandering in Dreamland? :sad

[Sect309Fan]

Wait till next year, Titanico. I know fans don't like hearing that, but our history shows that the Titans have playoff seasons after years like this.

[Jones31]

Accomplishments this year:
1. CJ is the founding member of the 2000/500 club, among other records.
2. Titans were first team to start 0-6 and finish .500 or better.
3. Vince Young has emerged as the starting QB and increased his win/loss record to 26-13 (66.67% win percentage).
4. Titans/Fisher beat the Seahawks for the first time in 6 tries.
5. Titans broke the West Coast curse, winning both games.
6. Titans have won 15 straight against the NFC.
7. VY had his first 3 TD pass game. He also had his first game with no turnovers and no sacks.

I'd trade all of it for a Winning record and the playoffs. The standard shortfalls that have come from this team is bordering on inexcusable. Two winning seasons in the last five years. One was a fluke the other was a miracle considering we had no offense.

[Yvette]

Since I can't trade any of it, I'll just continue to be happy with what I got, which is more than I had two days ago :D

[Sect309Fan]

I'd trade all of it for a Winning record and the playoffs. The standard shortfalls that have come from this team is bordering on inexcusable. Two winning seasons in the last five years. One was a fluke the other was a miracle considering we had no offense.

2004-2006 were rebuilding years, and we still finished .500 in 2006. 2007 and 2008 were legitimate winning/playoff seasons, though the Titans really limped into the 2007 playoffs. 2008 was definitely a dissapointing end to the season, and the only year where we should have won a playoff game. 2009 was the victim of the schedule, injuries, new DC, and some questionable coaching decisions to start the season.

The only season our of the last 6 that I was really disappointed in was 2008, because that was a legit Super Bowl team. I feel really good about next year with this offense and a somewhat rebuilt defense.

[Titanico]

The only season our of the last 6 that I was really disappointed in was 2008, because that was a legit Super Bowl team. I feel really good about next year with this offense and a somewhat rebuilt defense.

I was dissapointed with the 2000 and 2001 seasons as well.

So that makes:

2000
2001
2008 and
2009

in my case. All those are back to back seasons now that I'm thinking of it.

The ideal showcase will be changing this team to a consistent competitive one. The players are there to have it. What has failed is the F.O. and coaching. We were victims of bad coaching in those years (The Schwartz project was slow and when he got it he immigrated to Coach Detroit). Eliminate having "Thompsons" and "Hills"...Keep the players that give this franchise a best shot. we need a very smart Reindfelt for that matter.

We need more consistency in those type of things and Fisher needs to stop thinking as if this team is his baby and he can do whatever with it. Fisher needs to have a much more serious approach, and there is where I'm not sure if he has it.

[Toronto]

2004-2006 were rebuilding years, and we still finished .500 in 2006. 2007 and 2008 were legitimate winning/playoff seasons, though the Titans really limped into the 2007 playoffs. 2008 was definitely a dissapointing end to the season, and the only year where we should have won a playoff game. 2009 was the victim of the schedule, injuries, new DC, and some questionable coaching decisions to start the season.

The only season our of the last 6 that I was really disappointed in was 2008, because that was a legit Super Bowl team. I feel really good about next year with this offense and a somewhat rebuilt defense.

One thing is really clear - we have GOT to cash in on CJ while he's this damn special. RBs like him are rare - we have one of the truly great players in the league, and owe it to him to give him the necessary cast to go deep into January 2011.

[Sect309Fan]

The good news is that we have more flexibility with free agents than the current playoff teams. Those teams can only sign as many free agents as they let go. And free agents should be more willing to sign with an 8-8 club with a history of making the playoffs than some 4 or 5 win team that rarely makes it.

The offense is in pretty good shape. We likely lose a tight end and a lineman or two, but we still should be solid. The defense is what will make or break us next year, and I feel we will do what it takes to get great role players (as opposed to overpriced high dollar free agents) on defense.

Vince and CJ make a great combination, and those two should lead our team to the playoffs next year and hopefully many years after that.

[Titanico]

The defense was "robbed" since Fisher didn't accept Williams' terms. Hopefully, Cecil can come up with more a more solid unit in 2010.

Our Special Teams need serious improvement, our LB unit needs to be addressed as also as our DBs.

[Jones31]

Climer nails it (http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100104/COLUMNIST0202/1040349)

[Yvette]

Really, now, who would have been content with an 8-8 record when the season began?
Me. In all areas of life, I've learned how to be content with breaking even. Of course it took a lot of losing to find that attitude of gratitude. I've learned a lot of things from my trips to Vegas :lol

[Orca]

Talk about defining expectations down!
Wouldn't a winning season with a playoff trip have been a lot more entertaining?
Give me a "playing games with words" break!

:sad

[Sect309Fan]

Talk about defining expectations down!
Wouldn't a winning season with a playoff trip have been a lot more entertaining?
Give me a "playing games with words" break!

:sad

Which season was more entertaining for you fans? 2007 where we had a very limited offense, limped into the playoffs, and lost in the first round? Or this year, where we started terribly, made an incredible comeback, and had a 2000 yard rusher?

I enjoyed both seasons pretty much equally.

[Jones31]

Chris Johnson's gift for O-line: rolex watches incribed w 'CJ2K 2,006'

[Count Telecky]

Talk about defining expectations down!
Wouldn't a winning season with a playoff trip have been a lot more entertaining?
Give me a "playing games with words" break!

:sad

I don't think anyone is trying to define expectations down or play games with words. It all comes down to this:

Expectations met: NO

Was there enough entertainment value to keep me glued to each and every game?: YES

[Orca]

"However we may labor for our own deception, truth, though unwelcome, will sometimes intrude upon the mind."
--Johnson

[TITAN 1]

"However we may labor for our own deception, truth, though unwelcome, will sometimes intrude upon the mind."
--Johnson"Truth, I'm happy with my Titans!"
--TITAN 1

[Count Telecky]

"However we may labor for our own deception, truth, though unwelcome, will sometimes intrude upon the mind."
--Johnson

"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."
-- Leonardo da Vinci

:D

[ryangm2123]

LenDale White says offseason status is Titans decision, but glad frustrating year is over.

[don28]

...2009 was the victim of the schedule, injuries, new DC, and some questionable coaching decisions to start the season.

I have to respectfully disagree with you and call :bsflag

The schedule is the schedule. It wasn't as if the Titans had to go back and forth, East to West over and over. It didn't involve a three-game road trip. There was no excuse whatsoever for starting the season 0-6. Even if all 6 teams were against playoff teams, the Titans should have gone 3-3, or even 2-4.

Using injuries and a new defensive coordinator as excuses is weak. Teams turnover coaching staffs and personnel every year, and don't completely fall off the map like the Titans. Denver even maintained their mediocrity by going 8-8 again despite a new offensive coordinator, new defensive coordinator, new head coach, and new QB. They should have been 2-14 if they used the same excuses that the Titans are getting the benefit of by some.

As far as questionable coaching decisions, this season has to go down as a banner year for FAIL. A rookie punt returner who had never returned punts in college. Sticking with the same defensive scheme without the big body who consumes a double-team block on every play. Absolute refusal to admit that beloved veterans (we know who) just didn't have it anymore. Telling respected veterans 90 minutes before gametime that they have been deactivated. Holding some kind of grudge against your second-string running back. Coaching "not to lose" more times than one can remember.

It might have been entertaining, but not for the right reasons. This season was a waste of talent and opportunity. Unfortunately, we've seen this movie before, and it doesn't have a happy ending.

[TTP77]

Wait till next year, Titanico. I know fans don't like hearing that, but our history shows that the Titans have playoff seasons after years like this.

tell that to the guys on this team who won't have a next year. this year was inexcusable.

[Titanico]

Which season was more entertaining for you fans? 2007 where we had a very limited offense, limped into the playoffs, and lost in the first round? Or this year, where we started terribly, made an incredible comeback, and had a 2000 yard rusher?

I enjoyed both seasons pretty much equally.

I can't get off the idea that: you are Fisher's relative or you'd been hired by the Titans media...because in the other hand it's impossible to think that many of yer posts comes from a free fan's mind!

I want a consitent and solid team that is able to bring a couple of Super Bowl wins before Bud Adams is gone....that's all.

[TitansFan23]

Wait till next year, Titanico. I know fans don't like hearing that, but our history shows that the Titans have playoff seasons after years like this.


Bud Adams turned 87 on Sunday. His dream of a Super Bowl victory remains on hold. And something tells me he's getting tired of always being told to wait till next year.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100104/COLUMNIST0202/1040349

[Old Oilers Fan]

I want a consitent and solid team that is able to bring a couple of Super Bowl wins before Bud Adams is gone....that's all.

Hell screw Bud Adams, I want to see it before I die. :lol

Bud has plenty of money in his life time to see his Super Bowl. It is not the teams fault that he was tight with his money throughout his life.

[Sect309Fan]

Bud has plenty of money in his life time to see his Super Bowl. It is not the teams fault that he was tight with his money throughout his life.

He isn't tight with money. That's ignorance.

[ZachLV27]

He isn't tight with money. That's ignorance.

Bum Phillips and the residents of Houston, TX (even before he threatened to leave and later did leave) would disagree with you.

[Old Oilers Fan]

He isn't tight with money. That's ignorance.

Ignorance my ass. What makes you think that he is not? Is it from all the retired players from this team that this franchise drafted throughout the years. Don't let his big spending spree after the Super Bowl year fool you. This team don't sign big name free agents. Just the bargain bin players that doesn't have the same impact. This is the reason that Fisher is such a good coach because he can get production out of these players.

Not tight with his money. :rolleyes: Try telling that to the fans of the Houston era. :doh

Not upset just saying. :lol

Thanks Zach I was thinking the same thing. :thumbsup

[Sect309Fan]

Fisher is the highest paid coach in the NFL. Players like Vince, Finnegan, Roos, Stewart, and Bironas are paid quite well. CJ is likely getting a new contract.


You guys are confusing not spending stupidly on high priced free agents as being "cheap".

[ZachLV27]

Fisher is the highest paid coach in the NFL. Players like Vince, Finnegan, Roos, Stewart, and Bironas are paid quite well. CJ is likely getting a new contract.


You guys are confusing not spending stupidly on high priced free agents as being "cheap".

No, I'm doing no such thing. I'm one of the people that speaks up year after year saying that signing Random Free Agent X that wants top dollar would be a bad signing. I've just been a fan of this team long enough to know that Bud Adams does almost anything he can to save money. He always has.

[Sect309Fan]

I've just been a fan of this team long enough to know that Bud Adams does almost anything he can to save money. He always has.

Then he should get rid of Vince Young and Fisher. If he does that, I will agree with you.

[Old Oilers Fan]

Fisher is the highest paid coach in the NFL. Players like Vince, Finnegan, Roos, Stewart, and Bironas are paid quite well. CJ is likely getting a new contract.


You guys are confusing not spending stupidly on high priced free agents as being "cheap".

:nono I said Bud had plenty of money to get his Super Bowl in the past. Yes he is now spending a bit looser since the Super Bowl appearance. I still think he is tight. A high priced free agent could be what is in the way of a ring.

[TTP77]

Then he should get rid of Vince Young and Fisher. If he does that, I will agree with you.

i didn't say that....:p

[Old Oilers Fan]

No, I'm doing no such thing. I'm one of the people that speaks up year after year saying that signing Random Free Agent X that wants top dollar would be a bad signing. I've just been a fan of this team long enough to know that Bud Adams does almost anything he can to save money. He always has.


i didn't say that....:p

:lmao I read that and thought how did he do that?

[Sect309Fan]

I've just been a fan of this team long enough to know that Bud Adams does almost anything he can to save money. He always has.

I have only been a fan since the move to Tennessee. At least since then, he has been very willing to pay his coaches and players very good money.

[Parddy]

I have only been a fan since the move to Tennessee. At least since then, he has been very willing to pay his coaches and players very good money.



Bandwagoner! :D

[Yvette]

He isn't tight with money. That's ignorance.
He killed the message board over a few dollars. I doubt his penny pinching ways began and ended there ;)

[Sect309Fan]

He killed the message board over a few dollars. I doubt his penny pinching ways began and ended there ;)

I consider that more of an NFL thing than a Bud thing.

[HALL45ROX]

I consider that more of an NFL thing than a Bud thing.

You apologist!

[Sect309Fan]

I prefer the term "defender". :duel

[Yvette]

I consider that more of an NFL thing than a Bud thing.
The websites are currently paid for by revenue sharing. Bud had the option to pay a few dollars - significantly less than what he was already paying - and chose not to. That is 100% a Bud thing.

[Jones31]

I consider that more of an NFL thing than a Bud thing.

You'd be wrong in that thinking also.

[Sect309Fan]

Ok. That has been cleared up.

[HALL45ROX]

Ok. That has been cleared up.

Translation :doh

[Titanico]

"I never scrimmage Oilers against Oilers...what for? Houston isn't on our schedule." - Bum Phillips.

[315]

Accomplishments this year:
1. CJ is the founding member of the 2000/500 club, among other records.
2. Titans were first team to start 0-6 and finish .500 or better.
3. Vince Young has emerged as the starting QB and increased his win/loss record to 26-13 (66.67% win percentage).
4. Titans/Fisher beat the Seahawks for the first time in 6 tries.
5. Titans broke the West Coast curse, winning both games.
6. Titans have won 15 straight against the NFC.
7. VY had his first 3 TD pass game. He also had his first game with no turnovers and no sacks.


Is there anyone here that would've traded ALL that for a play-off berth of "One & Done" this year ?

I wouldnt.

.

[Orca]

If this thread were a pub, its name would be "Bull and Bunk."

[315]

I'll take a Bull and Bunk BallBuster on the rocks..... make it a Double.

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