Popular Post freakingeek Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) There has been a lot of speculation and discussion about the free agent signings, the draft and the departure of Casey and Ryan and how that will affect the Titans ability to remain competitive this coming season. One thing that I believe will have a major impact on the Titans success that hasn't been discussed as much is the departure of Pees as DC. The hiring of Pees brought immediate legitimacy to this team and the organization as well as raising the level of competition on the field. Pees' reputation and success has been a big factor in returning the Titans to become an AFC contender again. This is a team on the rise. That said, can Mike Vrabel take Pees' system and knowledge of the game and apply it to defense that could again become dominant? Will being a HC/DC affect his ability to do that? Will he change the scheme or just apply a tweak or two? I have developed a great deal of respect for Vrabel's ability a HC and he has my full confidence that he was the right hire by Robinson, but being an NFL HC/coordinator seems to be a more difficult path even for experienced coaches. The hiring of Jim Haslett as LB coach may lessen the sting of losing a guy like Dean Pees but those a big shoes to fill. Personally, I have confidence in Vrabel to make good decisions and so far so good as they say, but if I was asked what my main concern is going into the next season, it would be the departure of Pees and his experience. I'm curious what you guys and gals think and what your prognosis is for the Titans defense next year. Edited May 28, 2020 by freakingeek Bluth, prometheus, IsntLifeFunny, and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post japan Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 This is the biggest concern of mine going into the season. Supernope, BaddKarma, Bluth, and 5 others 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Negatively. BaddKarma 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaddKarma Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Biggest loss of the off-season. Can't replace his experience. He ran a great D with middle of the road talent last year. freakingeek 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guts Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) The year Vrabel called plays he lost J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus pretty early in the season. Not to forget Tom Savage/TJ Yates started 10 games due to Watson being on IR. So their offense blew most of the year and lost their two most dominant defensive players. Edited May 28, 2020 by Guts freakingeek, and Oiler FANatic 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BudsOilers Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I think the impact is minimal. Vrabel knows the defense in and out and already was hands on with the game plan. He hand picked Pees and I trust him to make it work. Bluth, freakingeek, TitanTez, and 4 others 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number9 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 It's definitely not the most desired move, but it had to happen. The Titans knew this day was coming and had plans. We see now, the plan was Vrabel. I credit him with the high level of energy coming from the defense. He's been around some great defensive CO's in New England and here. I didn't like it at first, but I have warmed up to the idea. I don't see the D becoming a weakness or falling off. freakingeek 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakingeek Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Makaveli said: From what we seen from Vrabel with the Texans I don't expect it to be better. I think Dean was an excellent coordinator who knew how to scheme so well it covered up our deficiencies. And he made great 2nd half adjustments. I really don't see Vrabel being as detail oriented as Pees. And imo our lack of defensive talent, specifically at pass rush needs somebody like Pees. He called a masterpiece vs the Patriots and Ravens. And if not for Pees we woulda got the doors blown off us by the Chiefs imo. I think the way our defense played despite the lack of talent, specifically on the defensive line and the lack of experience we certainly over achieved reaching AFC Championship game. I do think we have promising young talent, however if you can scheme or adjust it could be wasted. I think we had decent talent on defense with some weaknesses in the secondary but more so, the schemes were just outstanding. That said Vrabel is proving himself to have a high football IQ and has Pees' schemes to work with. I'm hopeful that Vrabel can build on that with a full year of a healthy Simmons and the addition of Fulton with Evans and Landry with a year under their belts. Edited May 28, 2020 by freakingeek Number9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Number9, Bluth, and Supernope 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakingeek Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 48 minutes ago, tgo said: Negatively. I hope you're wrong but I have concerns too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenIsLegend Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 We have solid talent on defense. I don’t really have many expectations going into the season, but I definitely think Vrabel was more hands-on than people believe. Besides, more is going to go on behind the scenes than we think. freakingeek 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakingeek Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, EagleEye said: I don't see a trainwreck happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somedude Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, freakingeek said: I don't see a trainwreck happening. Yeah, you see a car wreck happening Callidus, and Tex in a Can 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, EagleEye said: Is that car a Mariota? Falls apart after the first bump in the road! Callidus, ChemEngr79, Number9, and 1 other 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, TitanTez said: You see that INDY game after Pees had the heart attack? Meat head didn't know his asshole from a hole in the ground. So you are going to make a judgement based on part of one game against a team that they never beat with Luck under center? FWIW they didn't play much better versus Indy in the game that Pees did call...... If Vrabel is such a moron, then why is he here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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