Published on: 24th October, 2009
Success is a very relative term. For some teams, it's defined as the obvious goal of winning a Super Bowl. For others, merely winning a game is their Super Bowl. In a matter of two months, the Tennessee Titans have had to use both definitions. Heading into their bye week, there is at ...Published on: 21st October, 2009
"I just wanted to feel like a winner." Those were the words of Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher on Tuesday at a charity function at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. With your eyes closed, that might seem like he's overstating the obvious. But to open them and see him in a ...Published on: 20th October, 2009
For the 0-6 Tennessee Titans, "Yea, but..." has given way to "Uh-oh." In fact, the 59-0 massacre at the hand of the New England Patriots last Sunday would merit full-fledged panic. A few weeks ago, there was hope for a turnaround. Then, following another loss or two, folks cited a ...Published on: 16th October, 2009
There's something to be said for being the best winless team in the NFL. Every week, no matter what the odds, there is undoubtedly at least one expert who sees an upcoming matchup as the Tennessee Titans' breakout game; the one where they get the proverbial monkey off ...Published on: 14th October, 2009
When a season is all but lost, finger pointing becomes the norm. Both players and fans alike get in on the act; playing the blame game is the normal, knee-jerk reaction. Sure, players try not to throw their own friends and teammates under the bus. All of the right things ...Published on: 13th October, 2009
"Well, there's always next year." It's the universal statement and rallying cry for the undermanned and underachieving all over. For some organizations, it's wishful thinking. For others, it bears a certain air of legitimacy. Ideally, the Tennessee Titans fall into the latter category—if they play their cards right. But first, ...Published on: 10th October, 2009
What a difference a month makes. Just over four weeks ago, the Tennessee Titans and their fans were teeming with optimism. And with 20 of 22 starters returning from a loaded 13-3 squad, why not? Coach Jeff Fisher said himself that he felt this team was perhaps more talented than last year's. Throw ...Published on: 6th October, 2009
To start 0-2 is one thing. "We just have to get back on track; we still have a shot." To find yourself at 0-3? "Hey, teams have done it before; we have 13 games to go." But 0-4? Well, you're virtually out of hope. There are no previous success stories to allude to at ...Published on: 2nd October, 2009
Every year in the NFL, there is plenty of parity that inevitably boosts ratings; "any given season" is the new "any given Sunday." This year, however, there are more plot twists than a LOST season finale. The dysfunctional Denver Broncos are 3-0. The reigning Super Bowl champs are 1-2. And yes, ...Published on: 1st October, 2009
The task seemed simple enough. Catch the ball, and run towards the end zone. It's something that kickoff and punt returners do every week in this league. Yet for a young Chicago Bear named Jeff Fisher, it proved to be the beginning of the end one fall day. He was met by ...