Popular Post OILERMAN Posted October 28, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 The Titans are doing something you rarely see NFL teams do early in a season, they are rebuilding and basically starting over while admitting, with their actions, they are giving up on this season. Most teams don't have the luxury because coaches and GMs are trying to win now to secure their jobs. Because Whisenhunt is in the first year of his contract and Webster seems to be so secure with Tommy Smith the Titans are able to do this. By trading Ayers and reportedly making other vets available as well as starting Mettenberger the goal has shifted to next year. I think this is the correct strategy.* I thought Mettenberger's first start was overall promising despite another blowout loss. He looked poised and had control of the offense and when the OL wasn't putting him in long yardage situations he executed adequately for a rookie making his first start. Almost every time you see a rookie starting it's because the team is bad, when the team is bad it's hard for a QB to succeed(See Bortles with the Jags). I like the timing of the switch at QB with the bye coming up before Mett starts the last 8 games.* I don't know how much longer the Titans can stick with Chance Warmack, he's too big a problem at this point to try and work around. Half way through his 2nd year you'd like to think he can still be salvaged but there is no evidence that he's improving in the slightest. Levitre will be easy with his huge salary and terrible production he's an easy decision but Warmack will be tougher to replace considering his draft position.* Justin Hunter continues to have his struggles but I'm in no way ready to bail on him. Young WRs typically take a long time to blossom, if anything he should be played as much as possible and forced the ball. With Mettenberger starting he could potentially really come on. He's already a good deep threat but Sunday he was used on crossing and drag routes. He has to get more consistent.* The Titans need Taylor Thompson back in the worst way. They are missing the ability to have a true inline TE and run two TE sets. This would really help the running game and also help with pass protection. With Stevens high salary and Thompson's reliability concerns I'd rank TE a need in the off season. I had high hopes for Thompson but his injuries are starting to dampen that. Hopefully he does something in the 2nd half.* The Titans are off next week but then return to play the Ravens, which is perfect because the potential free agent I'm targeting this week plays for the Ravens. Pernell McPhee is an interesting player, he's listed as an OLB but he's 280lbs and has played inside in the nickel for the Ravens and been dominant. He can rush off the edge and collapse the pocket.http://espn.go.com/b...of-ravens-rangeThe word "special" was used by both Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs when asked to describe McPhee. He separates himself from others because he can rush off the edge or collapse the middle by lining up inside.“He’s our specialist," Dumervil said. "A guy who’s that size, [with] that quickness, to be able to go inside, outside. I mean, he’s a special player. I’ve never been around a guy like that before.”Another interesting breakdown of McPee before the season:http://baltimorespor...pernell-mcphee/It seems unlikely the Ravens will be able to afford him with their defensive talent and he could really help the Titans in a huge area of need.Click here to view the article Mercalius, Face, Denali, and 6 others 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 It could be that Bostat has broken his game down and is rebuilding it.. at least that is the hope for Warmack.. that might show up in the 2nd half of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I thought McPhee was a good prospect coming out of college. I wonder how he'd look compared to Klug and Martin (who still hasn't stepped it up). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcibiades Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Why would the Ravens let him walk though? Anyway, good article. I think the Titans should try Warmack on the other side first, just to see. Also, he needs to have a workout regime in the offseason that is tight and fatally enforced (yeah...if he doesn't do it, kill him). He should be much better than he is. In college, he was quite good, obviously, and it wasn't just the line he was on. In fact, when he first got here, he made some interesting plays. But he just hasn't become more consistent. I don't think he's as bad as some have suggested. It's a consistency problem. He's very easily tricked by defenders. That swim move Watt put on him? Pure setup by Watt, and Warmack fell for it. Experience can help with that, but only if he's smart. I see no evidence yet that he is. Number9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1TitansFan Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 The problem with Warmack is that his entire contract is guaranteed and the Titans have been reluctant to sit guys that they have to pay. You are almost forced into hoping he'll improve and he does have potential still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'd rather have Hali when he gets released than McPhee. But I'd be happy with anyone over Phillips and Wimbley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) We should trade Warmack asap. I think he's a complete and utter failure. Was Eugene Amano or Jake Scott ever that bad? Edited October 28, 2014 by Thrill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 We should trade Warmack asap. I think he's a complete and utter failure. Was Eugene Amano or Jake Scott ever that bad? Warmack is better now than Scott was his last year here. Not sure on Amano, that's a close one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Coaches need to tell Warmack to come in 25 pounds lighter next year. I also agree with Alcibiades...put him back at his natural position, he can replace Levitre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Warmack already lost 15-20 pounds this offseason. Doesn't make sense to make him any lighter, his MO is power. If only he were strong or powerful haha. Omar 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Scott could still pass block his last year, Warmack cant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'd rather have Hali when he gets released than McPhee. But I'd be happy with anyone over Phillips and Wimbley. I know I've seen McPhee line up not as a traditional 3-4 OLB in the past, I was surprised he was listed as an OLB. I think he could be used as a down lineman more, and Hali as OLB. I really want to load up on young talent, and I'm not sure how much Hali has left. If he's likely to be another Shawn Phillips, pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Why would the Ravens let him walk though? They have to basically. They have Dummerville and Suggs already. It's the same reason they let Krueger walk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingDeath Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 * I don't know how much longer the Titans can stick with Chance Warmack, he's too big a problem at this point to try and work around. Half way through his 2nd year you'd like to think he can still be salvaged but there is no evidence that he's improving in the slightest. Levitre will be easy with his huge salary and terrible production he's an easy decision but Warmack will be tougher to replace considering his draft position. What is the *usual* development time for OLs and in particular Gs? Yes, super studs are "plug and play" - but Warmack is obviously not one. You mention that young WRs need time to develop, but there are super studs like the dude over in Buffalo lighting it up as a rookie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I can think of Brad Hopkins being considered an early bust and then ending ip having a great career. The difference there is Hopkins had unquestioned athleticism. His strength and dedication were questioned. And I remember the OL coach questioning his football smarts. Warmack just doesn't look like much of an athlete. He will never live up to his draft spot this is for sure at this point. I haven't given up on him being serviceable at guard though. He needs to get stronger. It might actually be worth it to take a look at him on the left side after Levitre is punted for good. He might be better there. It's where he played his senior year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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